Ken Car$on is an 18-year-old artist from Atlanta, Georgia, making his name known as a true-to-life representation of the what the fresh and youthful talent that is up next walks, talks and sounds like without a doubt.

As an artist on the come up, Ken Car$on is displaying talent that won’t be denied, and today we got the chance to speak with the motivated young artist about his connections with VFILES Loud/Caroline Distribution for their latest album compilation VFILES Loud Vol. 002, his future plans and the musical relationship he has with two of Atlanta’s hitmaking producers, TM88 and Southside.

In 2018, we love the fact that the new era of hip-hop is being heard loud and clear, but being a good artist is only half of the battle, and Ken seems to understand this well as he moves forward. Overall, things are looking promising for the outspoken artist, and we look forward to hearing and seeing more from him. Without any more hold up, get to know Ken Car$on here and now.

RESPECT.: What’s Up and How’s Your day going? What’s a common day for you? 

Ken: My Day’s going well just getting ready to head to the studio shortly. A common day for me includes researching new clothes and new trends, smoking, having studio session and shows depending on the day of the week

RESPECT.: Starting at the beginning, Tell us what or who inspired you to begin recording and releasing music?

Ken: Initially I always wanted knew I wanted to do something in music but I was unsure of to what capacity but I knew it would be something significant. I knew I couldn’t make beats like my older friends  TM88 & Southside but I was able to rap so I started taking that seriously and making it my niche. Once they became aware that rapping is what I wanted to do they started providing me with beats to rap on and it’s been on since then

RESPECT.: So from that point how did you start working with the lifestyle & fashion brand Vfiles to become a Vfiles loud artist

Ken: Vfiles has always been a brand that I have always aspired to work within any capacity and it just so happen that my work got good enough that it got their attention and I take that a major honor because Vfiles is one of the pioneertastemakerr brands in both lifestyle fashion and music.

https://soundcloud.com/fukcarson/going-krazy

RESPECT.: As a new artist looking to make his name known throughout the industry how does it feel for you to be working hitmakers such as TM88, Southside, Wheezy Beats, and Richie Souf? What has been the biggest lesson you’ve learned about yourself as an artist?

Ken: It’s an honor to work with them all. But it was very hard to catch these amazing producers’ attention. In this game, you have to be very serious. Especially if you’re young like me , I’m only 18 with 4 songs out and I’m affiliated with 808Mafia/CrashDummy and now Vfiles. I’ve been around this game so long as a youngin I haven’t messed up yet and I don’t plan on it. I FEEL AMAZING.

RESPECT.: Recently you performed at Hot 97 Next, Which is a rite of passage for many upcoming artist., What was this experience like for you? What did you do to prepare for this event and is performing a strong part of your artistry?

Ken: It was an honor to be invited to perform on the Hot97 Who’s Next stage so it was all SUPER CONFIDENCE that night so I did not get nervous it was more of an adrenaline rush for me than anything. My motto is I say just go out there and think about yourself in your room alone turning up to your own music. Yes, performances are a big thing if your music moves the people then you’re obviously doing something right.

RESPECT.: So What can we expect from you for 2019?

Ken: More everything!

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VFILES stands alone in the world of fashion as a place for young creative minds. Most of all, VFILES is a brand that is changing the norms of the fashion industry. Founder Julie Anne Quay — alongside a team of creatives — are here to push the progressive young designer, musician, artist, photographer, stylist and makeup artist forward by giving the creative person a platform to be heard and seen, loud and clear. Since their humble start in 2012, the lovable VFILES brand has done nothing but expand throughout the art and fashion world to ultimately stand tall as a major contender.

From New York City, VFILES shines brightly as a storefront in the middle of Soho that anyone can go check out. They take things a step further by offering followers of the company more than just a storefront, helping the company progress as a go-to place for rising talent, having helped to establish artists such as Justin Bieber, Migos and Lil Yachty (just to name a few), holding the transcending brand in high regard.

One major detail I’ve noticed about the VFILES brand is how close their connection has grown with their die-hard followers throughout the years. They’ve given many rising artists and creatives a ground floor by motivating them to move forward and build a following. For example, one event includes their popular musical showcase ‘Pass The Aux’ (which allows musicians to perform their songs in front of VFILES staff, record execs and other on-hand musicians while being broadcast to the whole VFILES online community via live stream. Overall, this is a big boost for any inspiring artist looking to blossom.

Metro Boomin & Benzo Cheung at Metro Boomin pop up at Vfiles: Photo credit: Chloe Snower

The fun doesn’t stop there: VFILES has also curated another showcase that is focused on up-and-coming designers, allowing them to come and sell items in the store. I’ve never heard of a brand with so much acclaim…adding in how welcoming they are to their followers, this alone is a major key that helps VFILES grow while giving back to the people. Not only does VFILES let up-and-comers sell in the shop, they also use the same technique with established brands and artists; as of recently, VFILES connected with Converse and super producer Metro Boomin to have two special pop up shop events.

VFILES Runway 9 video courtesy of FF.com

Lastly, the company’s most prestigious event, VFILES Runway, has truly been one of their more successful curated events as it stands alone when it comes to helping an up and comers in the fashion world. This past week, VFILES celebrated another one of these events (the ninth one thus far) with designers Louis Pileggi, Christian Stone, JunJie Yang and INXX, giving everyone in attendance (and viewing the aforementioned live stream) with a look into the future of fashion. VFILES Runway 9 was a star-studded event that brought together many different backgrounds: legendary rapper Slick Rick, Dapper Dan, and Offset from The Migos were just some of the big names in the building.

All in all, VFILES is moving at a pace that many should follow, with the youth behind them (as well as a big part of them). We all should look forward to seeing this company around for awhile.

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Photo Credit: Greg ​Locsin / Model: Dallas Sessoms / Stylist: Rox Brown

Today, world-renowned brand Billionaire Boys Club has teamed up with highly-notable and forward-thinking lifestyle brand VFILES to release eight limited edition t-shirts celebrating each brand’s individuality together.

Photo Credit: Greg ​Locsin / Model: Dallas Sessoms / Stylist: Rox Brown

July 14th 2017 , VFILES’ NYC Soho location will be hosting an exclusive in-store release that will feature 4 of the limited edition T-shirts on hand. I guarantee this product — that retails for $60 — will sell out quickly.

BBC and VFILES’ collaboration works together perfectly by adding an array of colors, putting a special touch on the popular ‘Ice Cream’ logo…it all ultimately captures the vintage look made famous in the early 2000’s, and with the help of VFILES and Rox Brown, this exclusive item is an undeniable must-have for 2017.

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Arts and entertainment collide together to create the high profile company Vfiles, a place known for their development and progression in the fashion world.  Currently the Vfiles team is hard at work putting the final touches on their life changing Vfiles Runway 8 contest extravaganza.

This star filled event features an array of arts from some of the most talented up and coming models, designers stylist photographers make-up artist and hairstylist from around the world.  In the past, Vfiles Runway events have been everything and more showcasing new top fashions like no other in front of a packed top noch crowd.

Artists such as Migos, Young Thug, Playboi Carti and Fashion Icon Naomi Campbell have all been apart of  Vfiles Runway.  As we get closer and closer to New York Fashion week Vfiles have announced that fashion Icon Tommy Hilfiger will be Mentoring for the Runway event also they have revealed some of the designers talking part in this event. The excitement grows so without any delay check out some of the outstanding artist taking part in this  mind-blowing event.

1. Designer : Daniëlle Cathari from Amsterdam Fashion Institude Womenswear Designer

2. Designer: Snow Xue Gao . A women’s wear fashion brand base in New York.

3. Designier : STRATEASCARLUCCI  A Creative collaboration between designers Peter Strateas and Mario-Luca Carlucci. Mens and Womens collections hailing from Melbourne, Australia

To see more entries and winners head to VFiles.com 

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