Carson started his professional rapping career by selling his debut mixtape
The Story Vol. 1 out of the trunk of his car in 2001. After sneaking backstage at a
TRL concert he met producer
Ty Fyffe, who he forged a close friendship with. Shortly after he moved to New York City with Ty Fyffe, staying there for almost a year. There he joined Fyffe to studio sessions with rappers such as
Jay-Z and
Cam'ron. This increased his confidence. On meeting, Fyffe he stated However the album was interminably delayed, blunting its impact. With the help of rapper
The Game and his
Black Wall Street Records, Carson secured a major record label deal with Moedoe and
Capitol Records in 2006. On his signing, he asserted which was supported by the single "Doin' It" featuring
Sean Kingston. Plans were then revealed for a debut album to be released by Black Wall Street and Capitol titled
Theater Music, however it would be pushed back indefinitely. He explained the deal falling through by saying, "timing wasn't right", the person who signed him left the label and the studio head died. It was released for digital download and made available in select record stores. In December 2011, Carson reunited with The Team to record the song "Slow Down". Following its release, a DJ named J-12 invented a dance specifically for the song, inspiring dozens of kids to upload their own versions to YouTube. and at number 28 on the
Rhythmic chart. The remix would feature
Gucci Mane,
E-40, The Game, and
Dom Kennedy in place of his The Team comrades. Off the strength of the song, The Team performed the song at
Hot 97's
Summer Jam. "Slow Down" would then be included on The Team's reunion EP,
Hell of a Night. It was completely produced by The Team collaborator Sho Nuff. Following its release he began working on his next project. He released the song "Pour Up" as the first single for his next EP on June 4, 2013. "Pour Up" would later be remixed with additional verses by The Game and
Young Jeezy. Then for the rest of 2013 he would be featured on albums from other rappers, including The Game's
OKE: Operation Kill Everything, E-40's
The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 6 and
Ya Boy's
Rich Rocka. Then on February 14, 2014, Carson released the music video for the EP song "Bring Em Out". Around the same time he placed his third solo EP
Playboy available for pre-order on
iTunes. On March 4, 2014, Carson released
Playboy via Moe Doe Entertainment. It takes its name from the rapper
Too Short's nickname Playboy Short. It was met with generally positive reviews. Jameel Raeburn of
XXL said, "A lack of variety may be the main detractor for new listeners on
Playboy EP, but overall the project is filled to the brim with tracks that slap. Clyde has carved himself a solid niche with his consistent party anthems, and
Playboy is a strong soundtrack to his own player antics."
Playboy peaked at number 23 on the US
Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart. Carson was then featured on Master P's song "What the Business Is", which was released on April 4, 2014. Carson plans to release
S.T.S.A. Part II and then go on tour in 2014. == Discography ==