Ken Carson Drops New Track “margiela” — Keeping the Momentum High

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Nov 19
3 min read

Ken Carson isn’t letting up. Fresh off his recent releases “yes” and “catastrophe,” he’s back with his newest track “margiela,” produced by a powerhouse team: Akachi, 16yerold, Gfelds, Lolaxva, and DJ Moon. The single arrives as he continues his nationwide run on the Antagonist 2.0 Tour, which recently included a standout appearance at ComplexCon. The tour is nearing its finale, wrapping up in his hometown of Atlanta at State Farm Arena. Fans can listen to the track now via Opium / Interscope Records — with the official video released alongside it.

Building on a Strong Streak

“margiela” continues Ken’s rapid-fire rollout that began with his recent drops “yes” and “catastrophe.” The video for “catastrophe,” directed by Gunner Stahl, has already reached nearly 2 million views, while “yes” quickly gained critical acclaim:

Billboard described it as “a sonic exorcism — chaotic, emotionally unhinged, and fully locked into Carson’s dark creative universe.”
BET called it “the perfect track to start with” for newcomers to his catalog.

“yes” also earned nearly a million first-day Spotify streams, making it Ken’s second track to hit that milestone after “overseas,” which is now certified Platinum.

A Career-Defining Year

2025 has marked a major turning point for Ken Carson. He’s currently touring arenas with Playboi Carti on the Antagonist 2.0 Tour and is riding high off his chart-topping album More Chaos, which earned him his first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 earlier this year.

Following the release, Ken secured four new RIAA Platinum certifications for:

“Fighting My”
“Overseas”
“SS”
His album A Great Chaos

He was also featured on Variety’s Young Hollywood Impact Report and performed at ComplexCon, where he debuted collaborations with Jesse Jo Stark’s Deadly Doll line and Affliction—further cementing his cultural presence.

The Sound of “Chaos” — and the Evolution

More Chaos shows Ken refining and expanding the dark, high-octane style he introduced on A Great Chaos — his blend of rap, punk, and electronic elements that he simply calls “chaos.” The new album features production from his trusted collaborators: Starboy, Lil 88, F1LTHY, Outtatown, Lucian, and Legion.

On release night, he surprised fans with the bonus track “Off The Meter,” marking the first official Opium collaboration between Ken, Playboi Carti, and Destroy Lonely — a major moment for the label.

A Great Chaos helped launch this movement, hitting:

Top 10 on the Billboard 200
No. 1 on Apple Music’s All-Genre chart
No. 1 on Spotify’s Global and U.S. charts
Over 21 million streams on release day alone

It also received widespread industry praise from outlets such as The New York Times, Pitchfork, Billboard, Rolling Stone, and Complex, and was featured on multiple Best of 2023 lists.

Touring: Breaking Numbers and Stages

Ken followed the album’s success with his biggest headline run yet — the Chaos World Tour — in summer 2024. The tour sold over 230,000 tickets across North America and Europe, including:

Two sold-out shows at Shrine Expo Hall in LA (10,000 tickets)
Three sold-out shows at Terminal 5 in NYC (9,000 tickets)
Two sold-out shows at Roadrunner in Boston (7,000 tickets)
Two sold-out shows at Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta (8,000 tickets)

Known for his explosive live energy and memorable stage moments, his performances have become a major part of his identity — consistently going viral across social media.

Cultural Impact and Co-Signs

Ken Carson’s influence isn’t limited to music. Over the last two years, he’s earned support from major cultural figures, including Young Thug, Jay-Z, Justin Bieber, LeBron James, and Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He even received a reference on Jeopardy!

Other milestones include: