WANG INTERNATIONAL World Music Band from Cambria Heights, NY

When he was 16 years old, his father gave him a guitar. He took to it instantly, and locked himself away from the world until he was able to play it competently. Through his music, Andrae found a new passion for life. He discovered that he could live, and share the beauty of life with others through music. In 2001, Andrae played for a church group called Voice of Joy. Shortly thereafter, he began spending time with his Uncle Bob and Uncle Billy learning his craft and developing his abilities. He watched, learned, and fine-tuned his skills all while playing and songwriting. He performed with local Jamaican musical groups until coming to the United States in the summer of 2001 to visit family. That summer trip led to a part time job in an ice factory where he worked hard earning the money to pay for his first guitar pedal. Years passed until the day came where an opportunity of a life time came knocking, Andrae auditioned to play professionally for Damian Marley. Currently as of 2012, Andrae Carter has performed live concerts, laid guitar tracks on albums such as Distant Relatives' single "My Generation" with Lil Wayne, Nas and Damian Marley. As well as the new hit single "Affairs of the Heart" By Damian Marley. Mr. Carter has performed on tour for a number of major artists as well. Andrae was dubbed "WANG" meaning 'king' in Chinese by Damian Marley. He recently completed the Distant Relatives Tour with Damian Marley and Nas in South America where Andrae made a bold decision to branch out as a solo artist. As of 2012, Andrae Carter has just released his first two singles entitled "Don't Go Chasing Vanity" and "In This World" on the Heart & Soul Riddim featuring Further Notice. The official music video is on youtube and debuted across the Caribbean tv networks. The single "Don't Go Chasing Vanity" derived from the burdened heart of Mr. Carter seeing young people chasing after material things in life while literally "selling their soul for gold" in so many aspects. The gullibility of the youth led astray through consumerism, greed and materialism was the catalyst for the inspiration behind this track. He also released in 2013 "Just Call On Me" and "Give What You Have". Andrae Carter brings a fresh new sound to the world of music today, oozing a Caribbean undertone fused with a New York City life beat.