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12matt3r, the brainchild of (sofa king sad boi) Rave Charles, represents a fusion of creativity and a deep connection to various artistic realms. The name itself, a clever play on words blending the number 12 and the term "matter," conveys a sense of completeness and substance. This choice reflects a holistic approach to design and creation, placing significant emphasis on the materials and elements involved in the process. In the realm of hybrid new media experience design, 12matt3r stands out as a collective of digital, analog, and AI video artists who not only excel in their visual craft but also venture into DJing, rapping, producing, and delivering genre-defying live performances.
Situated in Charlotte, NC, 12matt3r finds its roots in the underground rave scene, particularly through the journey of Rave Charles. Starting as a DJ and producer, Rave Charles quickly became a prominent figure, exploring diverse electronic music forms and disregarding genre constraints. Influenced by a background in metalcore and hip hop, Rave Charles lets his creativity flow, constantly experimenting with sounds and styles while remaining true to the essence of bass music.
Rave Charles's live production sets are a captivating journey, brimming with emotion, energy, and excitement. Incorporating vocals and seamlessly executing up to four deck mashups, he crafts a unique and unforgettable experience. Having shared stages with renowned artists such as Griz, Tech N9ne, juice wrld, Hippie Sabotage, wiz khalifa, MGK, lil baby, g jones and many more, Rave Charles has solidified his position in the industry.
The extensive list of performances includes tour collaborations with Cryptic Wisdom and TRIPZY Leary, as well as appearances at prominent festivals like Digital Gardens, Breakaway Music Festival, Camp Bisco, and Vans Warped Tour. Over a 5-year span, Rave Charles showcased his talent in almost 400 shows, leaving an indelible mark on audiences across America.
Beyond his musical prowess, Rave Charles has been a co-visionary of Bass Krew Collective and served as an event promoter at SOMA Entertainment, Create., and Future Pixles. As a former street team coordinator for GFW Presents, he played a pivotal role in fostering a vibrant scene for emerging artists in Charlotte. Rave Charles's passion for music extends beyond the stage; he organizes the Charlotte Basshead Meetup Charity events, raising substantial funds for various community organizations.
With over two decades of experience in the music industry, Rave Charles remains committed to authenticity and transparency, steering clear of drama and negativity. His dedication to the local music community is evident in his continuous efforts to support fellow artists and uplift the culture and create a positive impact.
In summary, 12matt3r encapsulates the multifaceted artistry of Rave Charles, combining innovation in new media with a profound commitment to music and community. The journey of 12matt3r reflects not just a collection of performances but a legacy of creativity, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of artistic excellence.
Rave Charles World Tour (2014-2020)
April 21, 2014 - Tech N9ne, Freddie Gibbs, Jarren Benton - Raleigh, NC
May 17, 2014 - Mission Underground Los Angeles - TeamBackPack
June 6, 2014 - Tremont Music Hall - Charlotte, NC
July 27, 2014 - Big B - Tremont Music Hall - Charlotte, NC
August 23, 2014 - Tremont Music Hall - Charlotte, NC
November 30, 2014 - Tremont Music Hall - Charlotte, NC
April 10, 2015 - Tremont Music Hall - Charlotte, NC
April 20, 2015 - Tremont Music Hall - Charlotte, NC
June 14, 2015 - Super Duper Kyle - Neighborhood Theatre - Charlotte, NC
July 25, 2015 - Blind Fury, Whitney Peyton - Tremont Music Hall - Charlotte, NC
August 3, 2015 - Tremont Music Hall - Charlotte, NC
August 13/14/15/16, 2015 - Transformus - Deerfields, NC
September 11, 2015 - GFW - Yookie - Label - Charlotte, NC
November 6, 2015 - Dreams Carnival - Chop Shop - Charlotte, NC
November 21, 2015 - Jantsen B2B Dirt Monkey - Rabbit Hole - Charlotte, NC
January 16, 2016 - Manic Focus - Visualite Theatre - Charlotte, NC
June 14, 2016 - Barrelled - Charlotte, NC
Cryptic Wisdom's - ONE TAKE TAKEOVER TOUR - 2016
September 24 - Fresno, CA
October 1 - Salt Lake City, UT
October 2 - Ogden, UT
October 5 - Greeley, CO
October 6 - Rifle, CO
October 7 - Denver, CO
October 8 - Grand Junction, CO
October 9 - Colorado Springs, CO
October 10 - Tulsa, OK
October 11 - Merriam, KS
October 12 - Warrensburg, MO
October 13 - St. Louis, MO
October 14 - Watertown, WI
October 15 - Allen Park, MI
October 16 - Joliet, IL
October 17 - Columbus, OH
October 18 - South Bend, IN
October 19 - Akron, OH
October 20 - Reading, PA
October 21 - Virginia Beach, VA
October 22 - Greensboro, NC
November 21, 2016 - Barrelled - Charlotte, NC
December 17, 2016 - Bass4Bratz - Serj - Charlotte, NC
December 21, 2016 - Spent Secret Santa - Barrelled - Charlotte, NC
January 14, 2017 - GFW - Suite - Charlotte, NC
January 27, 2017 - Mad Hatters Ball - Serj - Charlotte, NC
March 4, 2017 - Green Eggs & Fam - Secret Location - Charlotte, NC
March 18, 2017 - Space Jesus/Luzcid - Greenville, SC
May 28, 2017 - Spent Block Party - The Trap - Charlotte, NC
June 15, 2017 - Vibes at Vine - Greenville, SC
June 16, 2017 - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
June 20, 2017 - SubLosa - Raleigh, NC
July 7, 2017 - Warped Tour - Charlotte, NC
August 3, 2017 - Charlotte Basshead Meet Up - Studio Movie Grill - Charlotte, NC
September 9, 2017 - Crowell - Salisbury, NC
September 15, 2017 - Kill The Noise/Slump/Ray Volpe - Neighborhood Theatre - Charlotte, NC
September 16, 2017 - GFW - Bassment - Charlotte, NC
October 13, 2017 - Awakening Festival - Charlotte, NC
October 13, 2017 - Beardthug - Asheville Music Hall - Asheville, NC
October 15, 2017 - Kosha Dillz - The Milestone - Charlotte, NC
October 27, 2017 - Wicked Halloween - Purple Buffalo - Charleston, SC
November 3, 2017 - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
November 17, 2017 - Rick and Morty Rave - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
December 8, 2017 - Psymbionic/Marvel Years - Crown Station - Charlotte, NC
December 9, 2017 - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
December 30, 2017 - Hippie Sabotage - The Fillmore - Charlotte, NC
January 6, 2018 - Charlotte Basshead Meet Up - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
February 10, 2018 - Charlotte Basshead Meet Up - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
February 16, 2018 - Blunts and Blondes - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
February 24, 2018 - HEYZ - Bassment - Charlotte, NC
March 3, 2018 - QueenCity Flava - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
March 16, 2018 - Rick & Morty Rave - Asheville Music Hall - Asheville, NC
March 17, 2018 - Harry Potter Rave - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
April 7, 2018 - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
April 20, 2018 - DIGITAL GARDENS - The Shed - Charlotte, NC
April 21, 2018 - DIGITAL GARDENS - The Shed - Charlotte, NC
April 27, 2018 - Charlotte Basshead Meet Up - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
May 4, 2018 - Run DMT - Blind Tiger - Greensboro, NC
May 10, 2018 - After Party - World Nightclub - Charlotte, NC
May 11, 2018 - Rick & Morty Rave - Asheville Music Hall - Asheville, NC
May 23, 2018 - Somewhere Else Tavern - Greensboro, NC
May 26, 2018 - BBQ Beats - Crown Station - Charlotte, NC
May 26, 2018 - Charlotte Basshead Meet Up - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
June 2, 2018 - DJ Dara - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
June 8/9/10, 2018 - Neon Music Festival - Charlotte, NC
June 16, 2018 - Connected - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
July 21, 2018 - The Milestone - Charlotte, NC
July 27, 2018 - Charlotte Basshead Meet Up - illanthropy - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
August 10, 2018 - World Nightclub - Charlotte, NC
August 11, 2018 - Pneaumatron Fest - Tranquility Base Camp - NC
August 24, 2018 - Connected - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
September 8, 2018 - Mindset - Blind Tiger - Greensboro, NC
October 12, 2018 - Breakaway Music Festival - Music Factory - Charlotte, NC
October 12, 2018 - Griz/Shooka/Muzzy Bear - After Party - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
October 13, 2018 - Breakaway Music Festival - Music Factory - Charlotte, NC
October 13, 2018 - After Party - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
October 19, 2018 - Charlotte Basshead Meet Up - Slave - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
October 27, 2018 - The Upside Down - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
October 31, 2018 - The Happening - Oso Skate Park - Charlotte, NC
November 3, 2018 - State of Mind/Jade/Mob Tactics - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
November 16, 2018 - The Wormhole - Savannah, GA
November 30, 2018 - Salty - Cattzly - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
December 21, 2018 - Peculiar Rabbit - Charlotte, NC
December 22, 2018 - Bass4Bratz - Crown Station - Charlotte, NC
January 5, 2019 - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
January 11, 2019 - Tvboo/Ravenscoon - Blind Tiger - Greensboro, NC
January 26, 2019 - DJ Hippo - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
February 2, 2019 - Basshead Meet Up - Purple Buffalo - Charleston, SC
February 8, 2019 - Raveology - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
February 16, 2019 - EuroTech - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
February 24, 2019 - Charlotte Basshead Meet Up - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
February 25, 2019 - Warehouse Party - Charlotte, NC
March 9, 2019 - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
March 30, 2019 - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
April 10, 2019 - Gspace/Laika Beats - Purple Buffalo - Charleston, SC
April 12, 2019 - Gspace/Laika Beats - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
April 13, 2019 - Partial Nerdity - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
April 19, 2019 - DIGITAL GARDENS - Charlotte, NC
April 20, 2019 - DIGITAL GARDENS - Charlotte, NC
May 8, 2019 - Insane Clown Posse/Rittz/MushroomHead/DJPaul - Hooligans - Jacksonville, NC
May 10, 2019 - Connected - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
May 11, 2019 - Charlestoned - Purple Buffalo - Charleston, SC
May 16, 2019 - Wavecraft - The Firmament - Greenville, SC
May 18, 2019 - Eurotech - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
May 31, 2019 - Arcade of Thrones - Raleigh, NC
June 12, 2019 - Esham - The Milestone - Charlotte, NC
June 15, 2019 - Wildlife - The Outpost - Raleigh, NC
June 22, 2019 - Partial Nerdity - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
July 6, 2019 - Squad Goals - Crown Station - Charlotte, NC
July 12, 2019 - Futexture - Blind Tiger - Greensboro, NC
July 13, 2019 - Devin The Dude - Crown Station - Charlotte, NC
July 26, 2019 - Tvboo/Leet - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
August 9, 2019 - Drop Doc - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
August 30, 2019 - Pursuit of Happiness - Crown Station - Charlotte, NC
September 4, 2019 - Slander&Nghtmre After Party - DrinkUrWater - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
September 14, 2019 - Partial Nerdity - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
September 27, 2019 - WONDERLUST - Charlotte, NC
September 28, 2019 - WONDERLUST - Charlotte, NC
September 29, 2019 - Road to Breakaway - Charleston - Good People
October 4, 2019 - Breakaway Music Festival - Music Factory - Charlotte, NC
October 5, 2019 - Breakaway Music Festival - Music Factory - Charlotte, NC
October 12, 2019 - Kung Fu Vampire - Crown Station - Charlotte, NC
October 19, 2019 - Eurotech - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
November 9, 2019 - CLT Basshead Meet Up - Crown Station - Charlotte, NC
November 13, 2019 - Dan Deacon - Neighborhood Theatre - Charlotte, NC
December 6, 2019 - Nugz Bunny - CLT Basshead Meet Up - Crown Station - Charlotte, NC
December 12, 2019 - Nghtmre After Party - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
December 21, 2019 - Vctre/Houman/Mindset - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
December 31, 2019 - Hippie Sabotage/Crywolf/Megan Hamilton - The Fillmore - Charlotte, NC
January 1, 2020 - Future Pixels New Year's Eve - SERJ - Charlotte, NC - Black Carl!/Rest in Pierce
January 3, 2020 - Neighborhood Love - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
January 24, 2020 - Gdubz - Brooklyn Lounge - Charlotte, NC
February 1, 2020 - Bass Planet - Wilmington Dubsonics
February 6, 2020 - illanthropy - Clutch Kitchen - Charlotte, NC
February 7, 2020 - Cancel/Noizon - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
February 22, 2020 - Eurotech Birthday Set - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
TRIPZY LEARY Cyberspace 2020 Southeast Tour
February 28th - Asheville, NC - The Boiler Room
February 29 - Atlanta, GA - Vision Studios
March 1st - Charleston, SC
March 2nd - Orlando, FL - Gilt Nightclub
March 3rd - Savannah, GA - The Wormhole
March 4th - Charlotte, NC - SERJ
March 12, 2020 - Prophet/Angelic Root - SERJ - Charlotte, NC
March 13, 2020 - An Evening With Rave Charles - Brooklyn Lounge
October 31, 2020 - Eurotech - Noda Block Party - Charlotte, NC