Trip Carter

Born & raised in Los Angeles, CA, Trip Carter is no stranger to the music scene. Having started getting into music at the age of 10, Trip picked up the bass and it was quickly apparent his talents. He soon earned a jazz scholarship to University of Southern California and thanks to their all encompassing music program, was able to work on his pop, R&B, indie, & hip hop songwriting, while still heavily involving his bass. Upon graduation in 2016, the Trip Carter moniker was born. Through hustling bass gigs left and right to avoid a day job, he was introduced to Sabrina Claudio. Quickly he became her studio and touring bassist, which was able to fund his own solo projects as well. Around the same time Trip also started growing with Felly, and even musically directed the band for the upcoming tour. Flying back and forth between the 6LACK tour with Sabrina, and Felly’s tour, there was no shortage of real stage experience with Trip also taking most of the opening slots. With COVID19 hindering the touring process, Trip was able to really take the time to build his own sound and increase his release schedule. With his musical talents, charisma, charm, and drive, the only direction Trip Carter is going, is up.

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