After captivating the Nigerian music industry with his beautiful voice, fast-rising Nigerian artiste, Carterson, has stormed the industry with his debut album titled, Diamonds In Groove.
The 8-track album signals the coming-of-age of Carterson’s run in his musical career and showcases his extraordinary talent, his lyrical prowess and sonic experimentation.
Caterson’s album has songs like Gum Body, Tete, Jo, Brown sugar, Sere, among others, which places him in the league of Nigerian musicians with love-themed debuts, as he creates a portrait of love experiences shaped from both personal mementoes and observations.
On Diamonds In Groove, Carterson also showcases his music versatility, exploring diverse genres like Hip Hop, Amapiano, and Afro-pop, creating intriguing sonic fusions never seen before.
“Right from when I was a kid, I have always loved music. On my debut album, I’m unleashing versatility on these diverse sounds, from Hip Hop to Afrobeat, to Amapiano,” Carterson says about the record.
Speaking about why he titled the album Diamond In Groove, he said, “I titled this album Diamonds In Groove, because all songs on it are everlasting gems, like diamonds, and the groove stands for jolly and merriment. I want listeners to be happy when playing this album. I’m a very versatile artist, and I don’t like being put in a box. I’m always open to trying out new sounds, because I have been making music right from when I was a child.”
Born Gbubemi Ogholaja, Carterson gained cult popularity with the release of his single, “Yur Luv”, in 2020, and visuals directed by TG Omori.
His earlier songs “Ubo Meji” and “Like Rihanna” were released in 2019.
For Carterson, it is neither a drive for fame nor a lust for cash that gets his vocals in studio booths; however, it’s the relentless, sheer love for the music that drives the Afro-fusion enigma into the hallways of fame.
Listen to the album here: