Karmen Michael is an American singer-songwriter and producer. He grew up the youngest of five children amidst the humble backdrop of Texas, where he found solace in music. Karmen has been singing and writing songs since an early age. He grew up singing in church choirs and participating in various theater productions. At age 23, Karmen moved to New York where he hit the ground running. Karmen has performed in numerous venues, worked with the legendary Manhattans, been mentored by various big names, and even interned at Atlantic Records. After a two-year hiatus, Karmen has returned to creating music with, That I Am, a masterful collection of songs that demonstrate his growth and maturity as an artist.Tumblr (3.0; @karmenmichael)http://karmenmichael.com/ How often I forget that life is designed to be a joyful experience. Yes, it has up and downs. Yes,...http://karmenmichael.com/post/18067337265http://karmenmichael.com/post/18067337265Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:43:51 -0500remind your mindinspirationalGodlovefaith<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzla64Shva1r0nq9zo1_400.png"/><br/><br/>http://karmenmichael.com/post/17818450787http://karmenmichael.com/post/17818450787Sat, 18 Feb 2012 07:46:52 -0500<a href="http://soundcloud.com/karmenmichael">24 HOURS ONLY - FREE DOWNLOADS</a>http://karmenmichael.com/post/16574171247http://karmenmichael.com/post/16574171247Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:45:45 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Wu36qyrjqpo?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>GRATITUDE</strong></p>http://karmenmichael.com/post/16295019152http://karmenmichael.com/post/16295019152Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:17:38 -0500gratitudevideograteful...That I amspiritthankslove<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/nDQ9IwuQT2Q?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>How I named the album…</p>http://karmenmichael.com/post/15976496801http://karmenmichael.com/post/15976496801Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:55:44 -0500Karmen MichaelThat I Am...behind the scenesI’d love to hear your thoughts on the album. message me on twitter or facebook. Let’s...http://karmenmichael.com/post/15507239243http://karmenmichael.com/post/15507239243Sun, 08 Jan 2012 08:17:00 -0500<a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/that-i-am.../id492491193">My Album is on iTunes</a>http://karmenmichael.com/post/15268510300http://karmenmichael.com/post/15268510300Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:08:22 -0500that i amnew musicreleasemusickarmen michaelsoulr&amp;Bpop<a href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/karmenmichael6 ">MY NEW ALBUM IS HERE!!!</a>http://karmenmichael.com/post/14623095346http://karmenmichael.com/post/14623095346Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:43:40 -0500karmen michaelthat i amalbum releasemusicsoulpoprockr&amp;B I am releasing my first full-length cd in a few years and here’s the album artwork. Like my...http://karmenmichael.com/post/14514882358http://karmenmichael.com/post/14514882358Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:05:06 -0500Karmen MichaelThat i amlogobrandingkanye westwill.i.am<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/8000409192/tumblr_loub5gncqT1r0nq9z&color=FFFFFF" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><p>If you need a good motivation song for the gym, work, or just to start you day… GO!</p> <p><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/karmen-michael/id452027638" title="DOWNLOAD" target="_blank">DOWNLOAD</a></p>http://karmenmichael.com/post/8000409192http://karmenmichael.com/post/8000409192Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:36:00 -0500musicdownloadGOESS VEE<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_af_LmcwOCg?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>KANYE WEST</strong></p> <p>I miss this artist.</p>http://karmenmichael.com/post/11442084746http://karmenmichael.com/post/11442084746Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:16:22 -0400Kanye WestVh-1story tellersParanoidLive<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8rwsuXHA7RA?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/>http://karmenmichael.com/post/11221448313http://karmenmichael.com/post/11221448313Sun, 09 Oct 2011 06:11:41 -0400applesteve jobsmaccreativeinnovationoutcastsfreaks““you cannot be your authentic self without becoming intimate with your true nature, without...http://karmenmichael.com/post/11074115269http://karmenmichael.com/post/11074115269Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:55:08 -0400Michael BeckwithauthenticityquotespiritSelfSecretAgape<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4xZPMlCkDY8?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>The Little things…</p>http://karmenmichael.com/post/10729678952http://karmenmichael.com/post/10729678952Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:16:05 -0400india.arielitle thingsmusicr&amp;bsoulacouticguitar Fashion is architecture,’ as Coco Chanel memorably proclaimed, and a new exhibition at the...http://karmenmichael.com/post/10722576597http://karmenmichael.com/post/10722576597Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:00:06 -0400FashionarchitectureistanbuldesignerexhibitionparisDice KayekCoco ChanelThe Park Hotel Hyderabad is the result of a riotous infusion of influences, from classical Indian...http://karmenmichael.com/post/10682277508http://karmenmichael.com/post/10682277508Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:01:06 -0400The ParK HotelIndiaHyderabaddesigninterior designtravelhotel So are the photographs in Luis Gispert’s “Decepción,” a show at the Mary Boone Gallery spotlighting...http://karmenmichael.com/post/10514223585http://karmenmichael.com/post/10514223585Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:01:05 -0400logoGucciFendiCoachbrandsDecepcionMary Boone GalleryLuis Gispert I wouldn’t trade nothing for my journey! I count it a blessing to be able to see another...http://karmenmichael.com/post/10476074725http://karmenmichael.com/post/10476074725Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:00:05 -0400Happy birthdayVirgoKarmen MichaelSeptember 21 In 1972, Massimo Vignelli designed a diagrammatic map for the New York City subway. It was a...http://karmenmichael.com/post/10438250832http://karmenmichael.com/post/10438250832Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:00:06 -0400Subwayinnovationmapnew yorkMassimo Vignelli<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lrryppyhVn1qbltjyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://architizer.tumblr.com/post/10403442263" target="_blank">architizer</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a target="_self" href="http://www.architizer.com/en_us/blog/dyn/29771/beyond-infinity/"><em>Beyond Infinity</em>, an optical theater of Eastern and Western philosophies created by Serge Salat</a>.</p> </blockquote>http://karmenmichael.com/post/10419213260http://karmenmichael.com/post/10419213260Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:02:09 -0400Serge Salatartart installationsculpturearchitectureI ChingChinaFranceBeyond InfinityMirrorstrigramdesignoptical illusionSuzhou Gardens