Clayco

Clayco
Born
Corey Kerr

September 2
OccupationRecord producer
Member ofUnderworld Online

Corey Kerr (born September 2), better known as Clayco, is a record producer from Atlanta, Georgia. He is best known for his production for Destroy Lonely and Playboi Carti, among others. He is the founder of the collective Underworld Online.

Early life

Kerr was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and grew up in nearby Clayton County, Georgia, which is where he got his rap name from. Growing up, Kerr was surrounded by music, with his parents playing music from genres such as R&B and rap. Kerr stated how he listened to Nas, Jadakiss, Kanye West, and Michael Jackson. Kerr also played the trombone. Outside of music, Kerr identified himself as a "big gamer" growing up, he was inspired by his uncle and played a lot of fantasy games such as Kingdom of Hearts, Devil May Cry, Soul Calibur.

Career

Clayco began working with Destroy Lonely in 2019. In 2022, Kerr, along with s.sort and Carter helped with the production of Lonely's track, "If Looks Could Kill" off of his self-titled album. In November 2022, he founded his collective, Underworld Online. In March 2025, he helped with the production of Playboi Carti's track, "OPM BABI" off of his album, Music.

Production

Rolling Stone stated how Clayco and his collective "strikes a balance between the sinister beats of early Three 6 Mafia and the melodic drama of The Cure."

References

  1. ↑ Arshan, of KidsTakeOver (2025). Clayco Interview: Destroy Lonely's go-to Producer, Underworld Online, Opium, Love Lasts Forever. YouTube. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  2. ↑ Johri, Antonio; Sanfiorenzo, Dimas; Barlas, Jon (October 9, 2026). "The 15 Best Destroy Lonely Songs of All Time". Complex. Retrieved October 14, 2026.
  3. ↑ Studio Talks (April 23, 2025). "ssor.t – Platinum Neilaworld Producer on Opium Sound & Hit Records". Studio Talks. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Clayco – 50 Innovators Shaping Rap's Next 50 Years". Rolling Stone Australia. August 14, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  5. ↑ Aron, A. (March 14, 2025). "Playboi Carti MUSIC Full Credits: Kendrick Lamar, Metro Boomin, Lil Uzi Vert & More". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 8, 2025.