About
Time To Shake Things UP
A voice like no other. The authentic, unique, and sensually soulful vocals of Carlos Budd Ford have a distinction all their own. Looking to feel a void left by melodically entrancing R&B music legends of yesteryear, Carlos is embarking on what seems at times (at least according to what's played regularly on today's radio) a perilous journey. Hailing from Los Angeles, California by way of Kansas City, Missouri, this country boy is prepared to seduce minds and bodies with a lethal mix of Soulful R&B, splashed with a twist of smooth jazz and hip hop flavor. Once signed to legendary major urban labels; Uptown/MCA and Ruffhouse/Columbia respectively as a lead vocalist in the group Four Sure, Carlos seized the opportunity to learn valuable life lessons in both work ethic and perseverance from a virtual who's who of seasoned vets and up and coming label mates.
Life Is What You Make It
It cost absolutely nothing to dream. No one can be BETTER at being YOU than YOU. If you're not happy with yourself, do something to change it. Once a shy guy and loner, I now reside in Toronto, Ontario Canada with aspirations to travel and see the world. I feel as though the time has finally come to step back into the ring, the "ring" being an industry I'd fallen out of love with. Many years of adventurous life experiences, different zip codes, and unexpected ups and downs (whether mine or others) continuously inspire me to write. I'd love to one day be mentioned as one of the people responsible for helping to take music back to the way it's supposed to be. Back to a time when radio was enjoyable, listenable, and unpredictable...
Be Inspired By Everything, Search Out Beauty
Inspiration is all around us. Some people entertain so much foolishness that they don't take the time to realize that the planet earth is such a beautifully fantastic place. More people, if they'd just open their eyes to see, I believe would truly enjoy the extreme pleasure of not only their surroundings, but everything LIFE has to offer. We only have one life to live. Be Happy, live Your BEST Life...