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Meta4ever Musik & Entertainment is an American Independent Record Company based in Atlanta, GA. Meta4ever Musik was established in August of 2004 by CEO, David " Metaphor" Carr and was designed to help aspiring artists establish both a music and business foundation. The first official release from the label was by Metaphor himself entitled "Identity Crisis: Meta4ically Speakin'" in 2005 and was praised by critics both locally and nationally. However, the sales did not co-inside with the reviews. Metaphor knew that he wanted to be behind the scenes create records, developing artists and writing songs for upcoming acts.

Meta4ever Musik & Entertainment
Meta4ever Musik & Entertainment is an Independent Record Company based in Atlanta, GA headed by CEO/Owner David "Metaphor" Carr and his wife Co-CEO, Toni "Mrs. Metaphor" Carr. Meta4ever Musik, Inc. was established in Lake City, GA August 16, 2003 and has since been restructured and renamed, Meta4ever Musik & Entertainment to include it's Songwriting, Music Production and Artist Management Divisions. After opening their doors in 2003, Meta4ever Musik released the first full studio album by the CEO himself, Metaphor entitled Identity Crisis: Meta4ically Speakin' and was produced by then Veteran, PMusic Producer, Syd Style. The album received rave reviews, but failed to do as well in sales. According to Metaphor, the goal was to release at least some music in order to get the streets talking. Metaphor established relationships with several emerging artist such as 112, TLC, Bubba Sparxxx and the Ying Yang Twins during is short stint working with producers and songwriters at LaFace Records.

In 2005, Meta4ever Musik secured a distribution deal with Transworld which allowed for all of their projects to be released in stores such as Best Buy, Sam Goody and FYE as well as online at iTunes and Amazon. This was significant, because the approval process in 2004 for having your music sold on iTunes was very difficult unlike it is today where you can just pay a fee and a week later you're all set. As an Artist, you would have to send them your entire CD with album art, a barcode, artwork, etc. in for review. After a few weeks, you would be notified via US Mail if you were approved or not. Shortly after securing distribution, Metaphor opened Select Sounds Recording Studio in Lake City, GA where he also set up his offices.

Once the studio was officially set up and everyone was in place, Metaphor began search for artists and producers to join his team so he starting scouting at all the open mic events and clubs around Atlanta. In 2005. Meta4ever Musik signed there very first artists: Pop Singer/Songwriter, Mylissa Rose, R&B Singer Mahollow,. R&B/Pop, Singer/Songwriter Quianna Crute and established Production Duo, Kevin and Rick Jones. Unfortunately, the label ran into several road blocks with their Artist Roster and it was a serious learning experience. Eventually, Meta4ever Musik released Mahollow from his contract due to differences in style, song selection and appearance and they also released Mylissa Rose as they we not ready to develop a Pop Artist and the production team was struggling to create a sound for the aspiring singer. The label was struggling to compete with other independent labels in the area so Metaphor stepped behind the boards and began to write, produce, record, mix and master the majority of the songs. Metaphor began recruiting Songwriters, Vocal Coaches and Producers such as Komplexx Productions consisting of Kevin Ryce and Fred Waller and Beat Machinery with Brian Ampey and London Carmichael. The label and Quianna Crute eventually parted ways as well due to several health concerns for Quianna. After several personal and business setbacks, Metaphor decided to shutdown Meta4ever Musik, Inc in 2007 and regroup. In 2010, the label resurfaced as Meta4ever Musik & Entertainment with new artists like Reggae/Pop Singer, Lyrikill and Anthony Lyrix, a new location and a new vision. After a few years of laying down a solid foundation, Metaphor singed R&B Singer/Songewriter, Jamon Anthony, Rapper/Producer/Actor/Model, John Curly, Proucer, Factor (New Zealand) and R&B/Pop Singer/Songwriter Autumn Daze. John Curly's mixtape: Meta4ever Musik & Entertainment Presents" A Different Vibe was released January 7, 2014 and has created a serious buzz. The label in currently putting the finishing touches on their very first full length studio album entitled Meta4ever Musik Presents: For Singles Only set to be release late in the second quarter of 2014.

Meta4ever Musik & Entertainment
Meta4ever Musik & Entertainment is an Independent Record Company based in Atlanta, GA headed by CEO/Owner David "Metaphor" Carr and his wife Co-CEO, Toni "Mrs. Metaphor" Carr. Meta4ever Musik, Inc. was established in Lake City, GA August 16, 2003 and has since been restructured and renamed, Meta4ever Musik & Entertainment to include it's Songwriting, Music Production and Artist Management Divisions. After opening their doors in 2003, Meta4ever Musik released the first full studio album by the CEO himself, Metaphor entitled Identity Crisis: Meta4ically Speakin' and was produced by then Veteran, PMusic Producer, Syd Style. The album received rave reviews, but failed to do as well in sales. According to Metaphor, the goal was to release at least some music in order to get the streets talking. Metaphor established relationships with several emerging artist such as 112, TLC, Bubba Sparxxx and the Ying Yang Twins during is short stint working with producers and songwriters at LaFace Records.

In 2005, Meta4ever Musik secured a distribution deal with Transworld which allowed for all of their projects to be released in stores such as Best Buy, Sam Goody and FYE as well as online at iTunes and Amazon. This was significant, because the approval process in 2004 for having your music sold on iTunes was very difficult unlike it is today where you can just pay a fee and a week later you're all set. As an Artist, you would have to send them your entire CD with album art, a barcode, artwork, etc. in for review. After a few weeks, you would be notified via US Mail if you were approved or not. Shortly after securing distribution, Metaphor opened Select Sounds Recording Studio in Lake City, GA where he also set up his offices.

Once the studio was officially set up and everyone was in place, Metaphor began search for artists and producers to join his team so he starting scouting at all the open mic events and clubs around Atlanta. In 2005. Meta4ever Musik signed there very first artists: Pop Singer/Songwriter, Mylissa Rose, R&B Singer Mahollow,. R&B/Pop, Singer/Songwriter Quianna Crute and established Production Duo, Kevin and Rick Jones. Unfortunately, the label ran into several road blocks with their Artist Roster and it was a serious learning experience. Eventually, Meta4ever Musik released Mahollow from his contract due to differences in style, song selection and appearance and they also released Mylissa Rose as they we not ready to develop a Pop Artist and the production team was struggling to create a sound for the aspiring singer. The label was struggling to compete with other independent labels in the area so Metaphor stepped behind the boards and began to write, produce, record, mix and master the majority of the songs. Metaphor began recruiting Songwriters, Vocal Coaches and Producers such as Komplexx Productions consisting of Kevin Ryce and Fred Waller and Beat Machinery with Brian Ampey and London Carmichael. The label and Quianna Crute eventually parted ways as well due to several health concerns for Quianna. After several personal and business setbacks, Metaphor decided to shutdown Meta4ever Musik, Inc in 2007 and regroup. In 2010, the label resurfaced as Meta4ever Musik & Entertainment with new artists like Reggae/Pop Singer, Lyrikill and Anthony Lyrix, a new location and a new vision. After a few years of laying down a solid foundation, Metaphor singed R&B Singer/Songewriter, Jamon Anthony, Rapper/Producer/Actor/Model, John Curly, Proucer, Factor (New Zealand) and R&B/Pop Singer/Songwriter Autumn Daze. John Curly's mixtape: Meta4ever Musik & Entertainment Presents" A Different Vibe was released January 7, 2014 and has created a serious buzz. The label in currently putting the finishing touches on their very first full length studio album entitled Meta4ever Musik Presents: For Singles Only set to be release late in the second quarter of 2014.