Caranda Creative is a music corporation based in Atlanta, GA specializing in production, management, and publishing. We’re a community of artists, producers, songwriters and music executives aimed at developing raw talent and exporting quality products.
We thrive at the intersection of art + commerce. We believe in giving room for the art to be developed with quality control and creative integrity.
TOYÉ
Oluwatoyin Oladehinde, better known as Toyé, is a Nigerian-American singer/songwriter born in Atlanta, Georgia. He has always had a love for music, but his music career began in 2018 after an impromptu freestyle in the studio with some friends, leading him to release his first official singles “Shayo” and "Attitude" produced by Grammy Award Winning Ace Harris- with impressive production credits on Koffee’s Rapture, Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter V, Lecrae’s Rehab, Nicki Minaj’s Pink Print and many more —alongside Atlanta's underground producer and beatsmith, DJ Tag.
Although Toyé was born in Atlanta, he was raised in Nigeria, which he credits as the major influence to his afrobeats music style; a blend of Afrobeats, R&B, dancehall and Fuji elements, which is a sub-genre of Afrobeats music known as "Afrofusion". In 2019, his career began growing rapidly. Toyé had the opportunity of opening and touring with the likes of fellow Nigerian artists Burna Boy, Mr. Eazi, Davido, and Olamide. This led him to headlining and selling out his first show in Atlanta. He dropped a remix/cover of Swae Lee and Drake’s “Won’t Be Late” titled “Don’t Be Late” which was praised by Davido, Rotimi, and Jidenna. Janelle Monáe also felt he was a good fit and put him on a remix with her artist duo St. Beauty. With approval from acclaimed artists such as Davido, Reekado Banks, Koffee, Rcity and many more.
Lasanna “ACE” Harris
Born to Liberian parents, Lasanna “ACE” Harris is a Grammy Award Winning, multi-platinum selling record producer and Music Executive based in Atlanta, GA. He has produced for Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, T.I., Lecrae, and Koffee; the latter for which he recently won a Grammy. Ace Harris grew up listening to hip hop innovators like Timbaland and OutKast as well as soaking up the sounds of afro beat, high life, and soca.
As a nod to his African heritage and cultural background, ACE has worked with many artists in the Afro-beat genre and has a deep passion for Africa. Ace currently serves as Vice President of A&R at Reach Records, the independent hip hop label based in Atlanta where he works to oversee creative projects, scout talent, and produce for their roster of artists. He has a passion for curating music with a purpose and a message.
Tumeh “DJ TAG” Gailor
DJ Tag is one of the top DJ’s in Atlanta spinning world and afro beat music. He his first generation American with his parents hailing from Liberia, West Africa. As a producer, DJ Tag specializes in the afro beat sound with his production being sung on by Afro B, Machel Motano, and Teni. He also has credits with Iggy Azalea and Lil Uzi Vert for their collaboration “No Losing.”
Based in Atlanta, GA, DJ Tag brings unique appeal to the Caranda Creative team with his keyboard skills and knack for melodies and chords.
Carvello
Ryan Bert, professionally known as Carvello is a music producer from Pennsylvania. Starting out as an intern at Atlanta Based Reach Records, Carvello worked his way up the chain of command making an impression on the head of A&R there. Since then Carvello has placed numerous tracks on the roster including songs with Lecrae and Andy Mineo.
His music has been synced on NBA2K, ESPN, and featured on Michelle Obama’s official Spotify playlist.