Trae
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| 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 the Truth |
| Born | July 3, 1980 |
| Origin | Houston, Texas |
| Genre(s) | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 1998 - present |
| Label(s) | Asylum, Rap-a-Lot |
| Associated acts | Screwed Up Click, Z-Ro, Chamillionaire |
| Website | Trae at MySpace |
Frazier Thompson III, better known by his stage name Trae, (born July 3, 1980). is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. With his cousin Z-Ro, he is a part of the underground rap collective Screwed Up Click. Trae and Z-Ro, along with Trae's other cousin Dougie D,[1] are the founding members of the group Guerilla Maab.[2]
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[edit] History
Trae first gained exposure on the Houston rap scene in 1998,[citation needed] when he made his rapping debut with a guest appearance on Z-Ro's album Look What You Did to Me. 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 was involved in a scuffle with fellow Texas rapper Mike Jones at the 2008 Ozone Awards. Both later apologized for the incident.[3]
[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.[4]
[edit] Web cartoon show
In November, 2008, a South Park-like cartoon entiled:"The Adventures of Trae Tha Truth", was released on the web, the show features Trae, Grey-D, Lil. Boss, & Jay'Ton. The first episode spoofed (made fun of) the incident when Trae punched Mike Jones at the Ozone Awards. So far there has been only one episode while there is only a small clip of episode 2. Episode 1 can be seen on youtube.com & thatruthishere.com.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Solo albums
- 2003: Losing Composure
- 2004: Same Thing Different Day
- 2006: Restless
- 2007: Life Goes On
- 2009: Tha Truth
[edit] Collaboration albums
- 1999: Rise
- 2000: In the Mist of Guerillas (with Guerilla Maab)
- 2002: Resurrected (with Guerilla Maab)
- 2002: Year of the Underdawgs (with Guerilla Maab)
- 2003: Assholes by Nature (with Z-Ro)
- 2008: It Is What It Is (with Z-Ro)
[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | Chart positions[5] | Album | ||
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| U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | |||
| 2006 | "Swang" (featuring Fat Pat & Big Hawk) | — | — | — | Restless |
| "No Help" (featuring Z-Ro) | — | — | — | ||
| "In the Hood" (featuring Big Pokey & Yung Joc) | — | 64 | — | ||
| 2007 | "Screwed Up" (featuring Lil' Wayne) | — | 71 | — | Life Goes On |
| "Nuthin' 2 A Boss" (featuring Slim Thug) | — | — | — | ||
| 2008 | "Ghetto Queen" (featuring Lloyd & Rich Boy) | — | — | — | |
| 2009 | "I Won't Change" (featuring Krazie Bone & Twista) | — | — | — | Tha Truth |
| "Don't Love Her" (featuring Ludacris & Gucci Mane) | — | — | — | ||
[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
- ^ Mike Jones & Trae Apologize For Ozone Incident | Hip Hop News > HipHopDX.com
- ^ City Of Houston Proclaims July 22 Trae Day | BallerStatus.com | NEWS
- ^ Billboard.com - Artist Chart History - Trae. Billboard. Accessed March 2, 2008.
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