Ken Carson: “Catastrophe” New Single & Video Drops Amid Antagonist 2.0 Tour

The escalating, formidable musical talent Ken Carson persists in releasing fresh compositions with his newest offering, “catastrophe,” obtainable presently. Following his recent declaration about his intention to maintain a consistent output of new music, “catastrophe” arrives as the potent successor to “yes.” Produced by F1lthy, the selection is distributed as Ken Carson tours across the country on the Antagonist 2.0 Tour, succeeding notable occurrences such as his ComplexCon presentation and a Hypebeast Magazine digital feature article. Access “catastrophe.” View the video directed by Gunner Stahl.

“yes” garnered initial acclaim from reviewers, with Billboard designating it “a sound-based purging — frenetic, emotionally liberated, and completely synchronized with Ken Carson’s murky artistic realm,” and BET stating, “If you haven’t sampled Ken Carson yet, this is the ideal track to commence with. After this one, you’ll be immersed in his collection searching for more thrilling selections.” The single also amassed approximately one million first-day streams solely on Spotify, establishing it as Ken Carson’s second release to attain that landmark, alongside “overseas,” which currently holds Platinum status. Listen to the track.

The year 2025 has proven to be a pivotal period for Ken Carson, who is presently traveling alongside Playboi Carti for the Antagonist 2.0 large-venue tour. Earlier this calendar year, he launched his chart-dominating album, More Chaos, which secured him his initial No. 1 on the Billboard 200—a monumental achievement for the Atlanta-born musician and his largest debut to this date. Since its launch, he has received four additional RIAA Platinum certifications for “Fighting My,” “Overseas,” “SS,” and his critically lauded album A Great Chaos. He was also acknowledged on Variety’s Young Hollywood Impact Report and provided a remarkable presentation at ComplexCon the preceding month, debuting exclusive collaborations with Jesse Jo Stark’s Deadly Doll collection and Affliction. Performing for a full house, the Opium label artist displayed the distinctive auditory style and dynamic energy that continues to solidify his position as a pioneer in modern culture.

More Chaos exhibits production from his reliable group, encompassing Starboy, Lil 88, F1LTHY, Outtatown, Lucian, and Legion. On the night of its debut, Ken Carson astonished enthusiasts with the supplementary track “Off The Meter,” marking the premier formal Opium collaboration between Ken Carson, Playboi Carti, and Destroy Lonely, a momentous occasion for the label. Hear the song. The compilation, released on April 11th, symbolized a daring progression of the manner Ken Carson introduced on A Great Chaos, a groundbreaking fusion of rap, punk, and electronic music he straightforwardly describes as “chaos.” AGC was Ken Carson’s initial top 10 placement on the Billboard 200 and secured the No. 1 position on Apple Music’s All-Genre tabulation, Spotify’s Global and U.S. rankings, and HITS Top 50, collecting more than 21 million streams on the day of its release alone. The album garnered assistance from massive industry names such as The New York Times, Pitchfork, Billboard, Rolling Stone, and Complex, and was highlighted on multiple “Best Of 2023” summaries. Access the music. Following the release, Ken Carson began his most extensive headlining tour up to that point, the “Chaos World Tour,” in summer 2024. Presenting in venues with a capacity of 3,000 to 6,000, selling over 230,000 tickets across both the North American and European segments of the excursion. High points included two completely sold-out concerts at Shrine Expo Hall in LA (10,000 tickets distributed), three completely sold-out concerts at Terminal 5 in NYC (9,000 tickets distributed), two completely sold-out concerts at Roadrunner in Boston (7,000 tickets distributed), and two completely sold-out concerts at Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta (8,000 tickets distributed), among numerous others. Recognized for highly charged, thrilling presentations, Ken Carson’s live appearances are a magnificent display of unadulterated passion and compelling stage presence, consistently generating widely shared video clips.

Ken Carson’s impact reaches past music, earning endorsements from celebrities such as Young Thug, Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jay-Z, Justin Bieber, and LeBron James, and even a mention on Jeopardy! In 2024, he toured as an introductory act for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, sold out a joint effort with Ed Hardy, appeared on the stage at Rolling Loud Miami, and performed at ComplexCon in Las Vegas. He was also nominated as one of “The 20 Finest Rappers in Their 20s” by Complex. Ken Carson persists in his ascent in 2025 with significant accomplishments, providing a notable presentation at Rolling Loud California, securing his initial headlining festival position at Rubicon, and being featured in the most recent Y/Project x Heavn by Marc Jacobs promotional effort. A Great Chaos characterized a phase for Ken Carson, and presently, with More Chaos and subsequent endeavors, he is propelling the movement to superior achievements, proving there is no conclusion to the upheaval he has originated.

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