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Carty Bandjos: From Cincinnati’s Blue House to the Spotlight – A Journey Through Music and Passion

Today, we’re excited to sit down with Carty Bandjos, an emerging artist from Cincinnati, Ohio, whose passion for music has been rooted deep in his family’s love for sound. Growing up in “the blue house,” surrounded by the music of his dad, uncle, and cousin, Carty discovered his dream early on—turning life experiences into raw and relatable tracks. Inspired by legends like Lil Wayne and Chris Brown, Carty brings an authentic mix of trap and R&B vibes that resonate with every listener.

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Tell us about yourself, who are you and where do you come from?

My real name is Mykez Smith & I come from uptown Ohio in Cincinnati

How was your passion for music born? Who are your idols?

Listening to my dad ,uncle Dominick and cousin deezy. My idols out (influences) are like Wayne and Chris brown

What kind of music do you do?

I make whatever I feel like making like trap shit, heartbreak r&b, it just whatever is in my mind when i hear a beat

What is the most important song for you? What message do you want to convey to the listener?

From my mixtape my most important song….. I think to me works have to be “He Ain’t Love You Right” just for the simple fact my gf teanna (future wife) away tell me how she was treated in past relationships that made me want to make something to let her know basically he ain’t love her right and that I won’t treat her how they did

Why should a listener who doesn’t know you listen to your music?

Because I have something for everybody & for every mood in my opinion it’s gonna be something you grease in the take that will make you feel like “Dan why I ain’t think of this”.

What are your future projects? Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

I gotta few projects I’m working on at the moment I’m making the 2nd installment to the “i been here” mixtape called trilogy called “just getting started” and an album called “rose grandson” a collab tape with my brother fiftyfoe & another collab tape with my boy GG.

Tell our readers a funny episode that happened in your career as an artist.

I really can’t think of nothing.

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