Trae
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 Trae in Austin, Texas in 2005. |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Frazier Thompson III |
| Also known as | Trae Tha Truth |
| Origin | Houston, Texas |
| Genres | Hip hop, Gangsta Rap |
| Occupations | Rapper |
| Years active | 1998 - present |
| Labels | Asylum, Rap-a-Lot, Fontana, Universal |
| Associated acts | Screwed Up Click, Z-Ro, Big Hawk, Lil Wayne, Yung Joc, Slim Thug, Paul Wall, Rick Ross, Wiz Khalifa |
| Website | Trae on Myspace |
Frazier Thompson III, better known by his stage name Trae, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He is a part of the underground rap collective Screwed Up Click. Trae and Z-Ro, along with Dougie D,[1] are the founding members of the group Guerilla Maab.[2] He is the older brother of Houston rapper Jay'Ton.
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[edit] History
Trae first gained exposure on the Houston rap scene in 1998, when he made his rapping debut with a guest appearance on Z-Ro's album Look What You Did to Me.[3] In 2003, he began his solo career with the album Losing Composure. 2004's Same Thing Different Day, 2006's Restless, and 2007's Life Goes On followed shortly after. Trae has also worked relentlessly with fellow Houston rapper Chamillionaire on his various Mixtape Messiah series.
Trae was involved in a scuffle with fellow Texas rapper Mike Jones at the 2008 Ozone Awards. Both later apologized for the incident.[4] It was recently suspected that Trae's music was banned from Houston's local radio Station, 97.9 The Boxx.[5]
[edit] Honors
In 2008, Trae was awarded by the mayor of Houston, Bill White, and Council Member Peter Brown with his own day, Trae Day, in honor of his outstanding work within the community. This is the first time the honor has been extended to a rap artist. Trae Day was celebrated July 22, 2008.
[edit] Controversy
Trae hosted the second annual Trae Day in July 2009 near Texas Southern University when it was marred by gun violence at the end of the event. When he explained to the morning crew at radio station KBXX "97.9 The Box" that he did not condone the shooting, he was accused by one of the personalities of being responsible for the violence per se the lyrical content. When Trae retaliated against her on a mixtape, KBXX banned Trae's music and contributed music from the station and ordered their personalities not to play his music. It caused backlash in the music community as several DJs at KBXX were terminated from their positions since due to playing songs that featured Trae.[6] Due to his inability and hindrance from being able to promote his music in Houston as a result, Trae has filed a lawsuit with KBXX early in 2010 citing damages to his career. [7]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Solo albums
- 2003: Losing Composure
- 2004: Same Thing Different Day
- 2006: Restless
- 2007: Life Goes On
- 2008: The Beginning
- 2011: Street King
[edit] Collaboration albums
- 1999: Rise (with Guerilla Maab)
- 2000: In the Mist Of Guerillas (with Guerilla Maab)
- 2001: Underground 4 Life Vol. 1 (with S.L.A.B.)
- 2002: Underground 4 Life Vol. 2 (with S.L.A.B.)
- 2002: Resurrected (with Guerilla Maab)
- 2002: Year of the Underdawgs (with Guerilla Maab)
- 2003: Assholes By Nature (with Z-Ro)
- 2003: Vol. 3 (with S.L.A.B.)
- 2004: Vol. 4 (with S.L.A.B.)
- 2005: 4.5 Plex (with S.L.A.B.)
- 2006: The Anthem (with S.L.A.B.)
- 2006: 7 Years And Runnin (with S.L.A.B.)
- 2008: It Is What It Is (with Z-Ro)
- 2012: It Still Is What It Is (with Z-Ro) - to be released
- 2012: S.L.U.M.S.(with Wyclef Jean) - to be released
[edit] Mixtapes
- 2005: Return Of The Streets (with DJ Smallz)
- 2006: Later Dayz
- 2006: On The Grind - Southwest General
- 2006: Dirty South Mixtape 5 (with DJ Static)
- 2007: Tha Truth Show
- 2007: Asshole By Nature (with DJ Scream)
- 2007: I Am Houston (with DJ Chuck T)
- 2008: The Streets of the South Pt. 1 (with DJ Slim Chances)
- 2008: The Diary of the Truth
- 2008: Street's Advocate
- 2008: The Streets of the South Pt. 2 (with DJ Slim Chances)
- 2009: Both Sides of the Fence (with Rob G)
- 2009: Trae Day (with Lil Randy)
- 2009: The Incredible Truth
- 2009: "The Incredible Truth (S.L.A.B.-ed by Pollie Pop)"
- 2010: "Trae Day 2010 (with Lil Randy)
- 2010: Mr. Houston Pt.2 (with DJ Bigga Rankin)
- 2010: Traebute
- 2010: Reasonable Drought (with DJ Slim Chances)
- 2010: Late Night King (with DJ Slim Chances)
- 2010: Can’t Ban The Truth (with DJ Evil Empire and DJ Folk)
- 2010: King of the Streets, Vol. 2 (with DJ Slim Chances)
- 2011: "Can't Ban Tha Truth (S.L.A.B.-ed by Pollie Pop)"
- 2011: 48 Hours
- 2011: "48 Hours (S.L.A.B.-ed by Pollie Pop)"
- 2011: Undisputed (with Don Cannon)
- 2011: Trae Day 2011(with DJ Lil Randy)
- 2011: King of the Streets, Vol. 3
- 2012: King of the Streets Freestyles
[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | Chart positions[8] | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. R&B | |||
| 2006 | "Swang" (featuring Fat Pat & Big Hawk) | — | Restless |
| "In the Hood" (featuring Yung Joc) | 64 | ||
| 2007 | "Screwed Up" (featuring Lil Wayne) | 71 | Life Goes On |
| 2008 | "Ghetto Queen" (featuring Rich Boy & Lloyd) | — | |
| 2010 | "Something Real" (featuring Plies, Slim Thug, Brian Angel & Jodeci) | — | non-album single |
| "Inkredible" (featuring Lil Wayne & Rick Ross) | — | ||
| 2011 | "Getting Paid" (featuring Wiz Khalifa) | — | Street King |
[edit] References
- ^ Update: Houston Rapper Z-Ro Jailed For Drug Possession | Daily Hip-Hop News|SOHH.com /
- ^ City Of Houston Proclaims July 22 Trae Day | BallerStatus.com|NEWS
- ^ "Assholes By Nature". Last.fm. November 19, 2008. http://www.last.fm/group/Assholes+By+Nature. Retrieved September 9, 2010.
- ^ Mike Jones & Trae Apologize For Ozone Incident | Hip Hop News > HipHopDX.com
- ^ Hip Hop News > HipHopWaired.com
- ^ http://austinsurreal.blogspot.com/2010/04/open-letter-to-979-box-from-matt.html
- ^ http://www.houstonpress.com/2010-06-24/music/out-of-the-box/
- ^ Billboard.com - Artist Chart History - Trae. Billboard. Accessed March 2, 2008.
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