Biography: TrayBtheHustla was born and raised in the streets of South Central Los Angeles. The oldest of 7 siblings Trayveone Philips better known as TraybtheHustla, has been involved with music since the early age of nine years old.Discovering his unique sound straightforward beat’s,and a few distant riffs stream through by the side of a solid and passionate leading voice. This is clearly the creation of a contemporary composer with both skill and desire to communicate. For the classic Hip-Hop fan,TraybtheHustla’s latest offering is immediately appealing.With an original atmosphere that harkens back to the genre’s beginnings. With his instantly recognizable vocal,style and lyrics, as well as an undoubtedly fresh musical perspective. With a unique sound and versatile style, he brings a different type of musical flavor to the table. Precise on lyrics and tune production of alter ego producer beat187, TrayBtheHustla has been known to give the people what they want.
Links to Where Your Music Can be Purchased: https://music.apple.com/us/album/loud-single/1656647577?uo=4&app=music&at=1001lry3&ct=dashboard
https://music.apple.com/us/album/hustle-up/1663691715?i=1663691986
Have you always been interested in music? What is your story
and how did you start making music? I’ve been doing music since I was little,about five years old singing and dancing to Michael Jackson songs.Music has always been my passion of outlet, growing up in rough neighborhoods I would always make up songs to drown out my surroundings. I began my recording journey at age eleven years old, with an old tape deck karaoke machine.Involved in a car accident that could have been fatal, I found myself taking things more into perspective.
What are you working on now? Any future releases we can look
forward to? I’m putting an album together,working on new music videos and a few future collaborations in the making.
What Is Your Ultimate Goal In The Music Industry? To build and leave behind something that would represent me and still be an asset for my family members.
What Has Been The Biggest Challenge In Your Career Thus Far? Procrastination,I tend to stand in my own way at times doubting myself and abilities
How do you go about writing a song? Do you have a melody in
your head and then write the other music for it or what’s Your typical
songwriting process? My song writing process can vary depending on. I can have a tune in my head for a minute, an hour or even a week.From that melody a chorus is born,often creating a structured rhythm.
How do you feel the Internet has impacted the music business? The internet has made a huge impact,for resources that weren’t so easily accessible we as artists can contact directly.We as entrepreneurs can now approach the gates directly, no gate keepers…
List some famous musicians currently on your playlist? E-40,Future,Lil baby,Rick Ross
What Did You Do Before You Started Making Music? Supervisor cleaning solar panels
Would you have any advice for young people wanting to follow
in your footsteps? Stay focused and persistent, and make sure you execute on every opportunity you can.
If you could change anything about the music industry, what would it be? The glorification of the negativity within all genres of music.
How do you feel about originality? It’s what separates you as an artist and as a person, originally is key.
