Mike Carson on Creative Directing for Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar, how Virgil was a mentor, and more!

Today we have Mike Carson joining us on the BWNC Podcast. Mike is a Creative Director for artist and brands such as Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, Apple Music, Netflix, and so many more!
In this episode, a few of the topics we cover are:
- Mikes come up story
- How Virgil Abloh got him a job documenting Kanye West and Jay-Z
- Connecting with Big Sean and ultimately becoming his creative director for multiple albums
- How he defines and approaches being a creative director
- and so much more!
I've been a huge fan of Mike and his body of work for over 10 years so I'm absolutely hyped to have him on the show and I think you will really enjoy this episode!
Follow Mike:
Instagram: / mikecarson
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[@BrianCrawford]

Thank you for this. This is honestly great timing for where I am in my career. Great view/insight.

[@BlackWithNoCream]

Love these comments. WE always here for you buddy. More to come see you in the community!

[@eugenezhyvchik]

Sincere, talented, and hard-working big guy! Thanks Ben, for introducing such a great people!

[@BlackWithNoCream]

absolutely brother glad you found it!

[@sam.halljr]

I immediately remember that chiddy too fake video!! Great episode!

[@BlackWithNoCream]

Classic

[@GoldenEyeFilms_]

Glad your back

[@BlackWithNoCream]

Honestly... same

[@davontejolly]

🎯

[@BlackWithNoCream]

Thanks for listening fam

[@houthat]

lets go

[@BlackWithNoCream]

u in for a treat homie

[@patrick.pi_]

🎉

[@BlackWithNoCream]

This one goes off

[@MasterPpv]

They need to tap this dude for all the nature documentaries once Sir Attenborough passes away (though hopefully that still won't be for a while yet!)

[@michaelp7175]

My brain wanted to be like “this a troll”
BUT YOUR SO RIGHT!

[@orlandomoon9296]

Ya'll never linked his discord

[@BlackWithNoCream]

Whoops you right. Idk if he’s doing it still. I just texted him for the link I’ll drop a message if he has it still 💪 join the BWNC in the meantime

[@BlackWithNoCream]

Update, he said it’s still on pause since we recorded this. The guy is swamped