Flexx Carter
Flexx Carter performing in a blue cap, microphone in a gloved hand

FlexxCarter

Raw. Honest. Unapologetic.Music with something to say.

NEW SINGLE / 09.10.26HOPEPatrick Dowling + Daragh Fleming
RAW. HONEST. UNAPOLOGETIC. ✳ WATERFORD TO THE WORLD. ✳ INDEPENDENT HIP-HOP. ✳ RAW. HONEST. UNAPOLOGETIC. ✳ WATERFORD TO THE WORLD. ✳ INDEPENDENT HIP-HOP. ✳
Flexx Carter, black and white portrait

HOPE

A little light.
A lot of HOPE.

Released on the eve of World Mental Health Day. A deeply personal record about resilience, vulnerability and the weight we all carry, and about pushing forward anyway. Flexx wrote it through the most turbulent stretch of his life, and it became his way of getting it off his chest and helping people in the process.

"I believe we only have weight that we are capable of carrying."Flexx Carter
Artist
Flexx Carter
Hook
Patrick Dowling, writer and vocalist
Spoken word
Daragh Fleming
Out
Friday 9 October 2026
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If this song finds you in a hard place, you don't have to carry it alone.

Samaritans: call 116 123 any time. Pieta: 1800 247 247. Or text HELLO to 50808. All free, all 24 hours.

The highlights

Charts

No.1

Irish hip-hop chart on Apple Music

With "Get Down" featuring Joyce Zacks, which also reached No.4 on the overall Irish chart.

Live

2× Sold out

Whelan's, Dublin

The Vic, Tramore

Back-to-back sold-out headline shows, including his hometown EP launch.

Radio

National airplay

  • 2FM
  • Today FM
  • Newstalk
  • Red FM
  • Beat FM
  • Galway Bay FM
  • WLR FM

The music

The records, the collaborations, the story so far. Explore the catalogue.

Cover of the EP The Strangest Life I've Ever Known

The Strangest Life I've Ever Known

The debut EP, showcased at sold-out shows in Whelan's, Dublin and The Vic, Tramore. It includes the commercially successful singles "No Discussion", "WORK" and "My Pace".

Listen to the EP

Less scrolling.
More feeling.

The catalogue, right here. Hit play and find your track.

  1. 202632 ChambersGuest verse on Clueless's album GODSPEEDListen
  2. 2026You're the OneSingleListen
  3. 2026Get DownWith Joyce Zacks. No.1 on the Irish hip-hop chart on Apple MusicListen
  4. 2025The Strangest Life I've Ever KnownDebut EPListen
  5. 2025WORKSingleListen
  6. 2025No DiscussionFeaturing Joe ButlerListen
  7. 2024DateNightFeaturing Chris KabsListen
  8. 2024Take CareFeaturing Ellen Quilty. His most popular release to dateListen
  9. 2023The Freedom TapesThe debut projectListen
Flexx Carter grinning on stage at Electric Avenue, mic in a gloved handCover art for The Strangest Life I've Ever Known

Never
boxed in.

Flexx Carter is a genre-bending Irish hip hop artist whose music blends sharp lyricism with a fearless creative vision. Raised in Waterford, he approaches hip hop through a unique perspective, one shaped by diverse inspirations ranging from Biggie and 2Pac to Tyler, The Creator and Mac Miller. Flexx refuses to be boxed in, pulling textures from multiple genres and pushing boundaries few others are willing to touch.

I'm not too cool for anything. If you're too cool, you'll freeze to death.Flexx Carter

Flexx also draws inspiration from the performances of iconic rock frontmen such as Jim Morrison, Axl Rose, Kurt Cobain and Steven Tyler, to give his audience an unforgettable experience. 2025 was his breakout year. His music has received airplay nationwide on WLR FM, Beat FM, Cork's Red FM, Galway Bay FM, Today FM, Newstalk and 2FM, and he has featured on Hot Press Magazine's New Irish Songs, RTÉ's Behind the Music and Today FM's All Irish.

His debut project, The Freedom Tapes, demonstrated his lyrical ability and intricate writing style. Flexx's music is characterised by raw honesty and emotional depth, exploring struggle, resilience, happiness, love and personal growth. He has a unique ability to turn his experiences into lyrical narratives that don't just entertain but offer hope and motivation.

His commitment to authenticity and dedication to his craft have earned this IMRO registered artist a loyal following and critical acclaim in Irish music circles. His most popular release to date, "Take Care" featuring Ellen Quilty, was followed by "DateNight" featuring Chris Kabs, showcasing his lyrical prowess and his ability to collaborate seamlessly with other talented artists.

  • Biggie
  • 2Pac
  • Tyler, The Creator
  • Mac Miller
  • Jim Morrison
  • Axl Rose
  • Kurt Cobain
  • Steven Tyler

Feel it live.

Next show
30Nov 2026

See No Evil

NEXTUP.ie presents a night of independent Irish hip-hop. Flexx Carter joins rap duo Clueless as a special guest.

The Sound House, Eden Quay, Dublin. Monday, doors 7.30pm. Over 18s. €15.

Get tickets

"This guy knows how to put on a show."

"Flexx isn't just a performer, he's a full-on entertainer." Alan Robinson, McGig Music

  • Whelan's, DublinSold out
  • The Vic, TramoreSold-out EP launch
  • The Workman's Club, DublinDublin
  • King Kong CompanyOpening act
  • Newstalk, Sean Moncrieff ShowLive with Bagatelle
  • Spraoi and Summer in the CityWaterford
  • Electric Avenue and Bank LaneWaterford
Book Flexx
Flexx Carter performing at Electric Avenue, Waterford, in a pinstripe cap under purple stage light
Electric Avenue, Waterford

Merch coming soon

The first official Flexx Carter drop is in the works. Get on the list and hear about it first.

Coming soon

Tee

Official drop in the works.

Coming soon

Hoodie

Official drop in the works.

Coming soon

Cap

Official drop in the works.

Tell me when it drops

Or follow @flexxcarter for the first look.

What they're saying

"The single 'My Pace' is very reminiscent of Eminem's glory days."
Riccardo Dwyer, Hot Press
"The rhyme schemes on 'My Pace' are just ridiculous in their intricacy. My brain genuinely couldn't comprehend how he thought that up."
Alan Robinson, McGig Music
"Flexx's fast, intricate rhymes recall Eminem. He now looks set to establish himself as one of Ireland's fresh new voices in rap."
Chris Thompson, Pure M Magazine
"Following up a phenomenal rise over the last 18 months, Flexx is about to drop his debut EP which promises to cement him on the Irish music scene."
Shauna Fay, IMRO
"Flexx has a calculated delivery that nods to early Eminem/D12 with a bit of Biggie grit."
Alan Robinson, McGig Music

Let’s make
some noise.