The Loud Magazine: What do you think sets your music apart from others in your genre, and how do you stay true to your artistic vision?
RAA Trey: One my music is a totally when you listen to a new song I switch the flow in the song n still make it sound good while still not having explicit lyrics. So my music can be for everyone and it’s not always easy because of the day in time we in with hiphop but as I grow and keep god first I believe I will grow and be more lyrically intelligent.
RAA Trey: One my music is a totally when you listen to a new song I switch the flow in the song n still make it sound good while still not having explicit lyrics. So my music can be for everyone and it’s not always easy because of the day in time we in with hiphop but as I grow and keep god first I believe I will grow and be more lyrically intelligent.
The Loud Magazine: How do you approach touring and performing live? Is there a particular energy or atmosphere you try to create for your audience?
RAA Trey: When I preform I try to make my audience feel entertained and still be apart of the show such as asking questions talking in between songs and I rap my heart out and pray they feel my message
RAA Trey: When I preform I try to make my audience feel entertained and still be apart of the show such as asking questions talking in between songs and I rap my heart out and pray they feel my message
The Loud Magazine: Can you walk us through the process of recording a new album? Are there any specific studios or engineers you work with?
RAA Trey: As of now I’m a real independent talent so i record at my studio and send it to my engineer to get my song mixed and mastered. Then with my album creation process I just go in the studio and work and sometimes I’ll have a theme for a album and build my track list around the theme
The Loud Magazine: Your music often touch on hiphop; what draws you to exploring these subjects in your music?
RAA Trey: It’s really just about what I feel or what on my heart at the moment nothing is intentional like with “Song Of Da Year” i didn’t even have a name or a topic until the end of the song I just go what i feel and eventually everything else will fall into place
The Loud Magazine: Have you ever written songs that didn't make it to an album or single? What's the story behind those tracks?
RAA Trey: This question is funny because this wasn’t even the album that was supposed to drop. I was really supposed to drop a tape 4-5 years ago but I just my first tape at the beginning of November and that because i feel like it’s not real maturity on the song, it’s can sometimes not go with the theme of the album, maybe the dong it not finished or it’s just not the season for my fans to listen to that song for example you can drop a Christmas song in the summer it just don’t go together.
The Loud Magazine: How do you balance the creative aspects of making music with the business side of the industry? Is there a particular team or management structure that supports you?
RAA Trey: I’m still a business man with a family that has a business mind set and because I wanted to be a label executive first I be wanting to learn the business side of it now and sometimes that can get in the way like when I’m supposed to be making music I’m looking and learning to be a better business man in the industry but it still works because of my team I able to balance them fairly well
The Loud Magazine: Are there any notable music festivals, awards, or shows that have had a significant impact on your career? Can you share a memorable experience from one of those events?
RAA Trey: No I don’t have any
The Loud Magazine: Your music has evolved over time; can you identify any specific moments or experiences that have influenced that growth and change?
RAA Trey: Just getting older and growing up my vocabulary got better, I also grown into my voice, I also grew into my body and the image as an artist. Also listening to people talk to me about my music and tell me what I need and sometimes even criticism and hate made me better over time as well
The Loud Magazine: What role does experimentation play in your songwriting process? Have you ever tried writing in different styles or genres?
RAA Trey: Yes I experiment a lot because I’m an artist first and rapper second. I got some gospel singles and soon gone try a country collab just to show my fans versatility and pull audiences from different genres
The Loud Magazine: Looking back on your discography, is there a particular song or album that stands out to you as a personal highlight or fan favorite? Why does it hold a special place in your heart?
RAA Trey: I really don’t have a favorite song or album because I only have 1 out right now but I always cherish my first like my first song I ever drop was “On The Road” and I will always cherish my tape “1 OF 1” just to remind myself where I started is not where I will finish and that just my self motivation to keep going.
