Birth name Corey Jackson Carter Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter Years active 2009–present | Also known as bReAkiNstAtic Instruments Vocals Labels staticTho Music Group | |
Born June 6, 1989 (age 27)
London, England, United Kingdom ( 1989-06-06 ) Genres Pop music, Contemporary R&B, Soul music Similar Patrick "J Que" Smith, Shea Taylor, Theron Thomas, Geologist, Brian Chase | ||
Corey Jackson Carter (born June 6, 1988), is a British-American singer-songwriter from London, England. Carter, a Pop & R&B singer and songwriter, has written top songs for singers such as Rihanna, Beyoncé & Michael Bublé.
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Biography
Corey-Jackson Carter born in London, England on June 6, 1988 and raised in various places throughout his life, he began his music career at the age of 10. He was quotes saying his 'inspiration and love for music was instilled in him by his mother'. Corey was influenced by his mothers willingness to give up her dreams of performing music and leave London and move to United States to continue to raise her family. At 12 years old, Corey moved alongside his family to Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, Georgia, saddened by the sudden move to the Americas, Corey started to keep a journal of his thoughts. Noticing her son's interest in writing and singing his mother placed him in classical music training. Corey wrote and produced his first full song at the age of 14. At the age of 16 Corey embarked on college which he attended in Atlanta, Georgia at Georgia Technical College. While in Atlanta, Georgia, Corey auditioned for American Idol where he made it to Hollywood before being dismissed. He met various producers and songwriters in Atlanta who gave him opportunities. It wasn't until late 2007, when he met music producer Jim Beanz that Corey-Jackson Carter finally realized his full potential. He was given his first songwriting placement on the Super-Group Danity Kane's double platinum sophomore album Welcome To The Dollhouse with the songs 'Striptease' & '2 Of You'. He was also asked to complete the record 'What It Feels Like' for Day26's debut album. In 2008 he wrote the record 'Stop Sign' with Solange Knowles for Beyoncé's I Am Sasha Fierce, but the record wasn't placed and was later leaked. He would be asked by Beyoncé to reconstruct a record for her next album. That song ended up being a record he co-wrote with The-Dream, titled 1+1. Also in 2011, he co-wrote the platinum selling single "S&M" performed by Rihanna. In 2012, he was nominated for his first Grammy's at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards for his contribution to Beyoncé's 4. He was also nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album for Rihanna’s S&M. Since his songwriting career has rocketed, he had received credit for songwriting and vocal production. He has collaborated with some of today's most well received artist. Some include Beyoncé "1+1", "Jealous", "Stop Sign", "Serve It Up" (Unreleased)", Justin Bieber - "Merry Christmas Babe" (Unreleased), Chris Brown "Love The Girls", "Bomb", Rihanna "S&M" "Fading", "Drunk On Love", "We All Want Love" "Jump", Diddy Dirty Money "I Hate That You Love Me", "Ass On The Floor", Jennifer Hudson "Pocketbook", Ciara "Wants For Dinner", August Alsina "No Love", "Numb", Kelly Rowland "Forever And A Day", Sugarland "Cry", Jennifer Lopez "Good Hit", Big Sean "I'm Gonna Be". In the five years since arriving on the music scene, Corey-Jackson Carter has been responsible for or contributed to over 10 million records in sales, six number one albums and seven top ten singles.
Current Projects
Carter is currently working on his debut album. It has also been reported that he is in the studio with Frank Ocean, Omarion, Beyoncé, Tearria Mari, Cristina D'Avena & Tori Kelly.