H.E.R. Collective • 2x GRAMMY Participant Winner • Def Jam A&R

Carrington
Brown

Musical Director. Producer. A&R. Consultant.

Official member of the H.E.R. Collective. Musical Director for NBA YoungBoy, Lil Baby, Teyana Taylor, and more. GRAMMY-nominated Executive Producer. Multiple GRAMMY, Oscar, BET, Billboard, and VMA stages.

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Carrington Brown

About

The man behind
the kit

Carrington Brown is a world-class musical director and producer whose artistry has graced the biggest stages in music. From a church stage at age two to a full scholarship at Berklee College of Music, his path has been defined by relentless pursuit of excellence.

An official member of the H.E.R. Collective and 2x GRAMMY participant winner, he has performed at every GRAMMY stage H.E.R. has graced, plus the Oscars, ESPYs, BET Awards, Billboard Awards, and VMAs. He executive produced Teyana Taylor's GRAMMY-nominated album Escape Room and currently serves as Musical Director for NBA YoungBoy and Lil Baby.

Endorsed by Yamaha Drums and Sabian Cymbals, ProMark, Evans & Roland, his sound has been shaped by the intersection of gospel, R&B, hip-hop, and soul. A dual AFM/SAG-AFTRA member operating at the highest levels of the music industry, Carrington brings the vision, the energy, and the precision that turns a good show into an unforgettable one.

2x
GRAMMY Winner
148+
Productions
5
Continents

Selected Credits

The work speaks

A curated selection of career-defining collaborations across touring, production, and musical direction.

Carrington Brown with Lil Baby backstage
Musical Director

Lil Baby

Full musical direction for all live performances, touring, and production. Arenas worldwide. Leading the sound for one of hip-hop's biggest acts.

2025 – Present

Carrington Brown with H.E.R. backstage
Official Member • H.E.R. Collective

H.E.R.

Official member of the H.E.R. Collective. Multiple GRAMMY performances. 2x GRAMMY participant winner (incl. Song of the Year — "I Can't Breathe"). Oscars. ESPYs. Billboard Awards. BET Awards (multiple). MTV VMAs. Producer on "The Journey." Global touring.

2018 – Present

Carrington Brown with Teyana Taylor in rehearsal
Executive Producer • Musical Director

Teyana Taylor

Executive Producer on GRAMMY-nominated album Escape Room. Musical Director. Production on VII. BET Awards 2025. The creative partnership that defined a sound.

2017 – Present

Latto live performance
Musical Director

Latto

Directing the live show for one of rap's most dynamic performers. Raw power, precision execution.

2024 – Present

NBA YoungBoy
Musical Director

NBA YoungBoy

Full musical direction for all live performances, touring, and production. Leading the sound for one of the most prolific and streamed artists in hip-hop.

2025 – Present

GloRilla live performance
Musical Director

GloRilla

Directing the live show for one of hip-hop's most explosive new voices. High-energy sets, festival stages, and arena runs.

2025 – Present

Carrington Brown with Fridayy
Musical Director

Fridayy

Musical direction for the GRAMMY-winning, Def Jam-signed R&B vocalist behind "God Did" (with Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross) and "Forever" (with Lil Baby). 8 GRAMMY nominations.

2025 – Present

Keyshia Cole live performance
Musical Director

Keyshia Cole

Musical direction for the multi-platinum, 4x GRAMMY-nominated Princess of Hip-Hop Soul. "Love," "Let It Go," "Heaven Sent." The Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour.

2024 – Present

Endorsements

Trusted by the best

Official endorsement artist for the world's leading percussion brands.

YAMAHA
Drums

Absolute Hybrid Maple
SABIAN
Cymbals

HHX Evolution Series
PROMARK
Drumsticks

D'Addario Artist
EVANS
Drumheads

D'Addario Artist
ROLAND
Electronics

Keyboards & Electronic Drums

A&R Consulting • Def Jam Records

Finding the next sound

A&R Consultant for Def Jam Records / Universal Music Group. With an ear sharpened on GRAMMY stages and world tours, Carrington brings an artist-first, market-aware approach to A&R—identifying talent, shaping sound, and positioning projects for maximum impact.

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Artist Development

Shaping raw talent into market-ready artists. Song selection, vocal direction, image consulting, and release strategy.

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A&R Direction

Full A&R oversight for labels and independent projects. Scouting, signing recommendations, roster curation, and genre positioning.

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Production Oversight

Bridging the gap between artist vision and sonic execution. Beat selection, producer matching, session management, and mix direction.

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Release Strategy

Strategic rollout planning from single selection through album sequencing. Playlist pitching guidance, feature coordination, and market timing.

Submit Your Music

Beats for Buckets

Producers and artists — submit your beats, demos, and records directly. If it knocks, it gets heard. All submissions reviewed by Carrington personally.

Or email directly:

beatsforbuckets@gmail.com
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Submit

Send your best work. Quality over quantity.

02

Review

Every submission gets listened to. No gatekeepers.

03

Connect

If it's right, you'll hear back. Placements are real.

Televised Performances

Watch the work

GRAMMY Awards, BET Awards, late night television, and arena stages. Live performances featuring Carrington Brown as Musical Director.

H.E.R. Collective

H.E.R. — "Hard Place"

Official video. Carrington Brown — official member of the H.E.R. Collective. Multiple GRAMMY performances. 2x participant winner.

The Tonight Show

Teyana Taylor — "Hard Part" ft. Lucky Daye

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, January 2026. Carrington Brown as Musical Director.

GRAMMY Winner • Song of the Year

H.E.R. — "I Can't Breathe"

GRAMMY Song of the Year winner. Carrington Brown on drums. Participation certificate recipient.

93rd Academy Awards

H.E.R. — "Fight For You"

2021 Oscars. Won Best Original Song. Carrington Brown — H.E.R. Collective.

Bio & Credit List

The full story

From the church to the GRAMMYs. A career built on precision, passion, and an unshakeable ear.

Biography

Carrington Brown is a GRAMMY-stage musical director, producer, executive producer, A&R consultant, and multi-instrumentalist whose career spans the highest echelons of the music industry. Known by many as "Buckets," he has built a reputation as the go-to musical director for artists who demand excellence on the world's biggest stages.

Born and raised with music as his foundation, Carrington first sat behind a drum kit on a church stage at age two. What began as a calling quickly became a craft. By the time he earned a full scholarship to Berklee College of Music, he had already developed the musical intuition and work ethic that would define his career.

As an official member of the H.E.R. Collective, Carrington has performed at the GRAMMY Awards every time H.E.R. has taken the stage — making him a fixture on music's biggest night. He is a 2x GRAMMY participant winner, including a participation certificate for H.E.R.'s Song of the Year, "I Can't Breathe." Beyond the GRAMMYs, he has performed at the Academy Awards (Oscars), the ESPYs, Billboard Music Awards (multiple), BET Awards (multiple), and the MTV Video Music Awards.

His creative partnership with Teyana Taylor produced some of the most critically acclaimed work of both their careers. Carrington served as Executive Producer on her GRAMMY-nominated album Escape Room, contributed production to VII, and has been her Musical Director through arena tours, the 2025 BET Awards, and late-night television including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

In 2025, Carrington became the Musical Director for Lil Baby and NBA YoungBoy, directing all live performances, touring, and production for two of hip-hop's biggest acts, including appearances on The Tonight Show. He simultaneously holds Musical Director positions for GloRilla, Fridayy (the GRAMMY-winning vocalist behind "God Did"), and Keyshia Cole (The Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour).

His musical direction for Latto has brought precision and energy to one of rap's most dynamic live performers. Across every engagement, Carrington's approach is the same: elevate the artist's vision, push the boundaries of what a live show can be, and leave nothing on the table.

A dual AFM / SAG-AFTRA member and endorsed by Yamaha Drums and Sabian Cymbals, ProMark, Evans & Roland, Carrington's sound has been shaped at the intersection of gospel, R&B, hip-hop, and soul. His earlier career saw him touring with Jordan Knight (NKOTB), K. Michelle, Dej Loaf, and Justine Skye. He operates not just as a musician, but as a bandleader, creative director, and strategic partner to every artist he works with. His ear is his edge. His precision is his signature. His energy is what turns a good show into an unforgettable one.

Credit List

Musical Direction

Lil Baby All Live Performances • Touring • The Tonight Show
2025 – Present
NBA YoungBoy NBA YoungBoy • Biggest tour in America in the last decade
2025 – Present
GloRilla Festivals • Arena Tours
2025 – Present
Fridayy GRAMMY-winning vocalist • Def Jam
2025 – Present
Latto Live Shows • Touring
2024 – Present
Keyshia Cole The Way It Is 20th Anniversary Tour
2024 – Present
H.E.R. Official Member, H.E.R. Collective • Multiple GRAMMYs • Oscars • ESPYs • BBMAs • BETs • VMAs
2018 – Present
Teyana Taylor BET Awards • The Tonight Show • World Tours
2017 – Present
Sebastian Mikael Live Shows • Touring
2019 – Present
Jordan Knight (NKOTB) Touring
K. Michelle Touring
Dej Loaf Session • Production
Justine Skye Session • Production

Production & Executive Production

Teyana Taylor — Escape Room Executive Producer • GRAMMY-nominated
2025
Teyana Taylor — VII Producer
2021
H.E.R. — "I Can't Breathe" Drums • GRAMMY Winner — Song of the Year
2021
H.E.R. — "The Journey" Producer
2019
Sebastian Mikael — Speechless Live Drums • Production

Televised & Award Show Performances

GRAMMY Awards (Multiple) H.E.R. • Every GRAMMY performance • 2x Participant Winner
2019 – Present
93rd Academy Awards (Oscars) H.E.R. — "Fight For You" • Best Original Song winner
2021
ESPYs H.E.R.
Billboard Music Awards (Multiple) H.E.R.
BET Awards (Multiple) H.E.R. • Teyana Taylor
MTV Video Music Awards H.E.R.
BET Awards Teyana Taylor
2025
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Lil Baby — "I Promise"
2025
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Teyana Taylor — "Hard Part" ft. Lucky Daye
2026

Film & Television (IMDb)

Yes Day Netflix Film • H.E.R. Band Member
2021
Austin City Limits PBS • H.E.R. Episode • Drummer
2019

Full filmography: IMDb →

Key Facts

Education

Berklee College of Music
Full Scholarship

Union Membership

AFM / SAG-AFTRA
Dual Member

Instruments

Drums • Percussion
Multi-instrumentalist

Continents Toured

5 Continents
148+ Productions

Endorsements

Yamaha • Sabian • Roland
ProMark • Evans (D'Addario)

GRAMMY Status

2x Participant Winner
incl. Song of the Year

Electronic Press Kit

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Carrington Brown is a 2x GRAMMY participant winner, musical director, and executive producer. An official member of the H.E.R. Collective, he has performed at every GRAMMY stage H.E.R. has graced, plus the Oscars, ESPYs, BET Awards, Billboard Awards, and VMAs. He currently serves as Musical Director for NBA YoungBoy and Lil Baby, and executive produced Teyana Taylor's GRAMMY-nominated Escape Room. Berklee College of Music. AFM/SAG-AFTRA.

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Carrington Brown is a 2x GRAMMY participant winner, musical director, executive producer, and A&R consultant. An official member of the H.E.R. Collective, he has performed at every GRAMMY stage H.E.R. has graced and earned participation certificates including Song of the Year for "I Can't Breathe." First touching a drum kit at age two, he earned a full scholarship to Berklee College of Music and has since built a career defined by precision, passion, and an unmatched ear.

He currently serves as Musical Director for NBA YoungBoy and Lil Baby, directing all live performances, touring, and production for two of hip-hop's biggest acts. Beyond H.E.R., his award show performances span the Oscars, ESPYs, Billboard Music Awards, BET Awards, and MTV VMAs. He executive produced Teyana Taylor's GRAMMY-nominated album Escape Room and serves as Musical Director for GloRilla, Fridayy, Latto, and Keyshia Cole.

A dual AFM/SAG-AFTRA member and endorsed by Yamaha and Sabian Cymbals, ProMark, Evans & Roland, Carrington has performed across 5 continents and 148+ productions. His sound lives at the intersection of gospel, R&B, hip-hop, and soul.

One-Sheet

Name Carrington Brown Also Known As Buckets Roles Musical Director • Producer • Executive Producer • A&R Consultant (Def Jam Records) • Drummer Education Berklee College of Music (Full Scholarship) Unions AFM / SAG-AFTRA Notable Artists Lil Baby, H.E.R., Teyana Taylor, NBA YoungBoy, Latto, GloRilla, Fridayy, Keyshia Cole, Sebastian Mikael Key Performances GRAMMY Awards (multiple) • Oscars (2021) • ESPYs • Billboard Awards • BET Awards (multiple) • MTV VMAs • The Tonight Show (2025, 2026) Endorsements Yamaha Drums • Sabian Cymbals • ProMark • Evans Drumheads • Roland Electronics IMDb imdb.com/name/nm6086423 Booking carringtonb09@gmail.com A&R / UMG carrington.brown@umusic.com Beat Submissions beatsforbuckets@gmail.com Instagram @beincarrington

Get in Touch

Let's make
something happen.

Available for touring, musical direction, production, brand partnerships, and private instruction. All inquiries receive a response within 48 hours.

Booking carringtonb09@gmail.com
A&R / UMG carrington.brown@umusic.com
Instagram @beincarrington
Unions AFM / SAG-AFTRA
Education Berklee College of Music