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I ’ d heard so much about the founder of Product of God ’ s Mercy ( PGM ) before ever meeting him that it was quite a surprise when he managed to find me first ( I ’ d casually mentioned wanting to connect ) and reached out . Talk about having an extensive network ! Our first sit down was an encounter that allowed us to start aligning some of the visions we shared for providing a physical stage for the talent of creative artists , locally and abroad . Here , the San Bernardino born Carter gives insight into the vision for PGM and the direction it ’ s heading .

I ’ d heard so much about the founder of Product of God ’ s Mercy ( PGM ) before ever meeting him that it was quite a surprise when he managed to find me first ( I ’ d casually mentioned wanting to connect ) and reached out . Talk about having an extensive network ! Our first sit down was an encounter that allowed us to start aligning some of the visions we shared for providing a physical stage for the talent of creative artists , locally and abroad . Here , the San Bernardino born Carter gives insight into the vision for PGM and the direction it ’ s heading .

CAM : What led you to the path of pursuing music ? Any fun or interesting stories growing up or that deals with music ? JC : My mother always knew I could sing . Once she introduced that to me there was no turning back . I started writing when I was 15 . I tried out for Apologetics kids and did good the first round , but I got cocky and didn ’ t practice much . When the cameras came on I forgot the words to “ I Believe I Can Fly ” by R . Kelly ( laughs ).
CAM : What it was like to attend Full Sail University ? Would you recommend others get a formal education or hone their craft on their own ? JC : I truly love that school . On average they receive about 10 Oscars & Grammys EVERY TIME . That alone makes you want to go to that school . I was online , but when I was living in Orlando I took a tour . OMG , it was amazing ! Being online is cool but if I were able to go on campus , I would . I would recommend that school to anyone that ’ s trying to be in any art form career .
CAM : Please share in your own words more on your vision for PGM studio . It ’ s pretty amazing when you mention providing opportunities for the youth in the community and anyone who may be interested in learning the ins and outs of production . JC : Even though I took that down it is still part of my plans . We will be providing classes or camps so that kids ,
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young adults and even adults who want to learn ( can ) or ( who ) just want to be in the environment of a recording studio . Our youth don ’ t really have the amazing music like in the 60s , 70s , 90 ’ s and early 2000s , so it ’ s up to me and my company to bring back that vibe .
CAM : What ’ s it been like starting the studio ? Did you grow from being an in-house production ? Is this studio that ’ s getting ready to open your 2nd business / studio venture ? JC : When I was in the military every house or barracks I lived in I had a studio . This is my first studio actually owning as a registered business . I will also be making my PGM House clothing line for independent artist in the front part of the studio as well .
CAM : What ’ s driving you ? Where do you draw inspiration ? What do you enjoy most about what you do ? JC : Ever since God put this vision in my head it has been my motivation . Just knowing that this is much bigger than you and me is enough . I draw inspiration from life experiences that either myself , loved ones , and friends ( experience ) or just general situations . I enjoy music ; the whole process of the beat being made to the recording , to the paperwork and of course the distribution of something I made or helped make and its out where the whole world can hear us .
CAM : What ’ s your take on the way the music industry is now ? What are some changes or improvements you ’ d like to see ?