Charles Coleman, "CharlesInCharge",[1] is an American record producer and songwriter. He began his musical journey as a member of the group, ICON. It was with the group that CharlesInCharge began to professionally produce and write music. To create he uses an AKAI MPC Studio, Universal Audio Apollo Twin, and a Macbook Pro.
Charles Coleman | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | CharlesInCharge |
| Origin | Minneapolis, Minnesota, US |
| Genres | Hip hop, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | producer, songwriter, artist |
| Instrument(s) | Akai MPC, Logic, Pro Tools |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Website | www.CharlesInChargeMusic.com |
In 2015, CharlesInCharge produced a song for the NBA's Golden State Warriors.[2] The song "Dub Nation (Locked N' Loaded)" performed by Bay Area rapper Rich Cole[3] references the team's 2015 postseason run.
CharlesInCharge has worked with the music legend Prince. He co-wrote "Under The Same Cloud" with Kip Blackshire on a song that featured Prince and "The Fonky Baldheadz", the opening band for Prince's 2001 "Hit'n Run Tour".[4]
Using his first writer name he co-wrote and co-produced for the Unsigned: Twin Cities CD.[5] The tracks "All I Do" and "Got It Locked" are performed by Alex Whitfield. The project was sponsored by BestBuy and Northwest Airlines.
In 2017, CharlesInCharge released his debut solo single, Cheat Code produced by Mindkilla.[6]
He has collaborated with numerous successful musicians and brands including DJ Skee, Jake One, Focus…, Too $hort, Tory Lanez, 1500 or Nothin', Locksmith, Brooke Jean, Koen Heldens, Trevor Lawrence Jr., Tony Gaskins, Cleveland P. Jones, Kaydence, Marcus Phillips, G-Technology and Wrike.
Discography
edit- Features group projects, solo projects, production credits and features
CharlesInCharge Solo Projects
edit- List of songs performed by CharlesInCharge
| Year | Title | Produced By |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | "Cheat Code"[7] | Mindkilla |
CharlesInCharge Collaborations
edit- CP (Co-Produced), CW (Co-Writer), PA (Performing Artist), Producer, N/A (Not Available)
- List of features with other performing artists, showing year released and song title
| Year | Artist(s) | Title | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Keak Da Sneak ft. JT The Bigga Figga | "She's in the Building"[8] | CP, CW |
| 2008 | San Quinn | "Wind It Up"[9] | CP, CW |
| 2014 | Balance ft. Big Rich | "Good As $"[10] | CP, CW |
| 2005 | Kip Blackshire ft.The Fonky Bald Headz & Prince | "Under The Same Cloud" | CP, CW |
| 2015 | J Isaac Moore | "The Promotion"[11] | CP, CW |
| 2001 | Unsigned Twin Cities | "All I do" | CP, CW |
| 2001 | Unsigned Twin Cities[12] | "Got It Locked” | CP, CW |
| 2016 | Wrike Commercial[13] | Wrike Commercial Theme | CP with Focus..., CW |
References
edit- ^ Pro (February 26, 2017). "CharlesInCharge "Cheat Code" Quick 5 Interview". www.createdigitalmusicdistribution.com. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
- ^ ""Locked N Loaded (DubNation)" by Rich Cole". NBA.com. Archived from the original on July 30, 2017. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
- ^ "Rich Cole Dub Nation (Locked N' Loaded)". AllMusic.com. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
- ^ "Under The Same Cloud Single". Spotify.com. July 21, 2005. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- ^ "Online interview with LA and Alex Whitfield 6/22". Retrieved June 14, 2017.
- ^ USA Blog Network. "#LoveSong by CharlesInCharge "Cheat Code"". ATL Bangers. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
- ^ "Cheat Code Single Release". Spotify.com. April 4, 2017. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- ^ "She's in the Building". YouTube. February 9, 2017. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- ^ "Wind It Up Video". YouTube.com. November 26, 2008. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- ^ "Good As $ Video". YouTube.com. September 26, 2014. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- ^ "The Promotion Video". YouTube. February 21, 2015. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- ^ "Unsigned Twin Cities Project". AllMusic.com. August 28, 2001. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
- ^ "Wrike Commercial". YouTube.com. February 2, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
External links
edit- Official website
- CharlesInCharge AllMusic.com Page at [1]