SoundClick artist: HiddenExplosion - I am a musician and songwriter, composer by trade, and performer by right. The piano keyboard is my

I chose HiddenExplosion to be the name of my band because a hidden explosion cannot be seen, but when it is ignited it will blow up and affect anyone around it. I think it's a great name. Daunte L. Carter, was born into a family of innovative, hardworking, and talented people. Music performance was his main course and practice all the way from grade school throughout college, and has now become his trade. Although poetry writing was his first natural talent, yet he\'s combined it with his knowledge of songwriting which made him a dynamic composer songwriter. For more information on this artist, below are additional links to the works he's done and of which he continues to do:

http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vcGF5cGxheS5mbS9kYXVudGVsY2FydGVy

http://www.stumbleaudio.com/dauntelcarter/1

http://www.fat.wrecklessbeats.com/

http://www.kompoz.com/compose-collaborate/home.project?projectId=6414

http://www.songwritersdirectory.com/artistpage.cfm?writerid=2916

http://cdbaby.com/cd/dauntelcarter

Why this name?

I chose HiddenExplosion to be the name of my band because a hidden explosion cannot be seen, but when it is ignited it will blow up and affect anyone around it. I think it's a great name.

Do you play live?

I have played at hotels, recitals, in small gatherings, in talent shows, and on other ocassions.

How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?

Yes, I think the internet is a whole new world in and by itself apart from the mainstream competition. I am currently promoting myself through blogging, media, entertaining on the web, and by networking.

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

Yes, I would most definitely sign a recording contract with anyone. All I need is the funds to pay the people who will contribute to my work. That seems to be the only problem with me is the lack of funds.

Band History:

I am a musician and songwriter, composer by trade, and performer by right. The piano keyboard is my instrument. I got started in the field of songwriting and music performance after undergoing formal study and training at colleges in Austin, Texas, particularly at Huston-Tillotson College, and Austin Community College. I have a background in music theory, harmony, music business studies, and music performance. I am now building my own network which now a small community of contacts on various websites, and a handfull of artists, musicians, and writers of poetry. My vision is to avoid the mainstream competition and create an atmosphere of musicians and artists who will form a partnership through an online network, and will promote each other while sharing their gifts and creativity. I invite and welcome anyone who think they might be interested. Here are some links below for you to check out.

Your influences?

I like the hip-hop and R&B mixture from the earlier 2000's. Young people knew how to cross-genre. That is why music and the craft of music are the only 2 factors that seem to be the enduring subjects that continue to surpass and outlast all other adversities in an industry in which the business of music is lucrative. I'm not saying that other styles are not as good, I'm just saying that hip-hop and R&B are my favorite genres.

Favorite spot?

Chicago is my hometown. There is no better place than Chicago, Illinois. I'd rather be there than anywhere else.

Equipment used:

piano keyboard; sony/yamaha are the top namebrands that I use; I use a computer with Music Creator software to make and edit beats; I take the final product to the professional recording studio to master my work.

Anything else...?

I was a poet prior to becoming a songwriter. I have a joint network to my Heart of Notes called Octopus_Network. Check out the following links to see the works I've done as fart as creative writing and literary works:

http://www.PoetryPoem.com/aheartofnotes

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Foctopus-network.livejournal.com%2F&h=c07f8751b003f13929ec4594f01521e7

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