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Chaos in the GRDNOFIII

"Stoned in a Glasshouse"

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BIO

Chaos was born on February 2, 1995, in Decatur, Georgia. He spent much of his youthful years in the Atlanta area before temporarily relocating to Kansas City, Missouri, where he quickly learned to navigate the intricate landscape of urban life. Raised amidst guns, drugs, and violence, he encountered political and economic corruption that often overwhelmed him, yet his drive kept him aligned with his goals. This upbringing led to his introversion, while music became his essential means for finding clarity. Chaos felt an immediate connection to music, showcasing a poetic talent during a creative resurgence while artist were being pressured by labels to make commercial-friendly music. He views himself as an ambitious songwriter, aiming not just to produce anomalous music but also to create a space that consistently challenges perspectives and entertains listener’s rebellious desires.

Chaos began his musical journey primarily as a producer in 2007 with a demo of FL Studio. Recognizing his aspirations at an early age, Chaos embraced a renaissance approach, by understanding various facets of the industry through firsthand involvement. Reinforcing his skills proved advantageous as his dreams turned into reality, driven by a relentless work ethic and a commitment to self-improvement, which made him a standout figure in the local music scene. Engaging in every aspect of his creative process, Chaos refined his abilities and developed a distinctive, genre-ambiguous alternative sound. Influenced by a diverse range of artists, including Bone Thugs N Harmony, Erykah Badu, Nirvana, Outkast, Green Day, Nina Simone, Linda Perry, and Lil Wayne, he crafted a melodic, bass-rich style that is uniquely his own, echoing elements of southern blues and Screw-style melodic rap.

By July 2010, Chaos was poised for a significant advancement in his career after he crossed paths with the emerging producer DJ Kaui (formerly known as Kool-ID), who was beginning to carve out his signature sound. Recognizing great potential in both the person and his artistry, they decided to collaborate on something meaningful, a company focused on empowering artists through ownership and artistic integrity. That day marked the founding of Chao Pack Entertainment. Although the company produced some imperishable contributions, it ultimately faced challenges when DJ Kaui experienced life-changing health issues in 2020, compelling Chaos to confront a tough choice about whether to pursue his dream of establishing an artist-friendly record label with international aspirations or to lean into his own artistry and continue without the help of his good Friend DJ Kaui. This led to the formation of an alternative band and Chaos adopting a new identity in 2021, rebranding himself as Chaos in the GRDNofiii (Garden of Three), where all introductions now embraced the members of his musical collective. He collaborated with a flautist and vocalist, O’Brie, who was at that time working on an EP serendipitously titled “Seven Stages of Chaos. ” This was no mere coincidence, but rather a manifestation of the concept of founding a band that could express the rebellious “punk-rock” spirit inherent in both artists. Since then, GRDNofiii has continued expanding, and the seeds of their unique journeys have begun to flourish.

Interviews with Chaos in the GRDNOFiii