Whether he’s rapping, producing, performing, teaching people how to human beat box, or counseling youth, it’s clear Carnage The Executioner (A.K.A. TERRELL X) was born to do three things: Instruct, Motivate & Entertain. Musicians, dancers, DJs, poets, teachers and television hosts who have worked with Carnage recognize his dedication to his craft and would confirm that he doesn’t disappoint. Ask musicians about Carnage’s skill level, and you’ll find out that the phrases, “he’s your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper,” and “he’s the best beat boxer you’ve never heard of,” actually fit.
A music fan since childhood, Carnage The Executioner – who started out rapping as T-Swift – has filled his memory bank with thousands of references from all genres to draw from for his work. Carnage’s start as a human beat boxer has taken on a life of its own. He now uses technology like looping and effects pedals commonly used by guitarists. He enhances the experience of a live Hip-Hop show by allowing his audiences to hear original Carnage material and unique improvisations and spot-on recreations of popular songs. Carnage uses this same musical knowledge and technology to create custom, studio human beatbox tracks. His audio vision via mouth music can be heard on albums by Hip-Hop heavyweights Aesop Rock and R.A. The Rugged Man.
In 2021, Carnage began to explore the intricacies surrounding the origins of his abrasive, character-derived stage name. Carnage determined that maintaining such persona has taken a toll on his personal growth. He then added the moniker TERRELL X to update his identify, making a commitment to display the attributes of his humanitarian side. Allowing for the fluid movement between both personas is important to both Carnage and TERRELL X through his music. While creating as TERRELL X, he gives brutally-honest accounts of the battles fought to define his true identity. The premise behind this new development can be experienced in detail on the 2024 Transformation To Terrell X album.
Always moving forward, Carnage continues to expand his art and build the Hecatomb crew – a slew of like-minded artists who share his passion for creating honest, raw Hip-Hop music. A student and fan in his humble beginnings, Carnage stays true to the culture that helped change and saves his life.
In 2017, Carnage made the decision to begin eating a plant-based diet – after years of struggling to maintain a stable body weight. In 2019, he started a grassroots movement called Plant Based Poets. His mission is to unite lovers of music, as well as connect with people who support healthier & earth-friendly lifestyles.