the dichotomy of the south relative to his Harlem home, “the energy, the bop the vibe, it was the music”.
He recalls experiencing Atlanta staples like Edward J, Club Charles, and Shyran’s Showcase, and according to Carter “from trees grow fruit and those fruits bear seeds and from these seeds, other things start to grow”.
It would be these roots in the budding Atlanta music scene and a spirit of collaboration that would ultimately lead to the creation of One Music Fest years later. The mission of the festival is highlighted in its tagline “Unity Through Music” and Carter maintains that intention has not changed in 9 years.
While popular TV shows such as the Real Housewives of Atlanta and Love and Hip Hop often shape the perception of Atlanta to those outside the city, Carter wanted to change this image by creating an experience to showcase the diversity and range of talent in Atlanta.
As an ambassador of the city, it was important that he show a different perspective of Atlanta and its urban music scene. With the surge in festivals and multi-day concert events, Carter set out to create a