Trae Thompson says his love for his children has lead him to a new musical agenda.
Oct. 6, 2006, 5:06PM
Trae Thompson sending out a new message from H-Town
Rapper's CD pushes anti-gangsta politics
By MICHAEL D. CLARK
Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle
Most of the hip-hop world covets the bright lights and regal skyline of a big city like Houston. Local rapper Trae Thompson is no different.
When he's on tour it is H-Town's Rap-A-Lot Records and the legacies of the Geto Boys and UGK as well as new labelmates Z-Ro and the Trilltown Mafia that his buzz is most associated with.
When he finally gets back to the 713, it's not Houston where Trae hangs his gold chains and grilles. It's Katy.
A night on the town does not necessarily mean bouncing at Club Rio or H-Town or cruising a string of clubs in his '67 Impala. A night playing pool — Slick Willie's off Interstate 10 is his favorite haunt — is more his speed.
"Everything they got in Houston I have out in Katy, too, ya know," says Thompson.
Most rappers perform with urban nicknames. Thompson keeps it simple by just using is first name — Trae.
But on the cover of his most recent CD, Restless, he's dripping in sparkling accessories.
Thompson is known for brooding, contrite and tough-love messages he's sending in songs like In the Hood (featuring Yung Joc), No Help (featuring his cousin Z-Ro) and Dedicated 2 U. Ironically, just as the Geto Boys capitalized on the interest in the thug life 15 years ago, Thompson focuses on the opposite.
"I want people from every gang to come together and leave that stuff behind," he says.
Later this month Thompson will shoot videos here for both In the Hood and No Help (be on the lookout for a few landmarks once they reach MTV and BET).He may now be a Katy resident, but Houston makes just as much sense as a backdrop. Thompson grew up and established himself as a rapper on the south side of Houston. Along with DJ Screw, he was an original member of the Screwed Up Click, rhyming alongside Z-Ro, Big Hawk, Big Pokey and the Botany Boyz.
It's the violence he saw back then combined with the love of his two children, ages 3 and 5, that now have him leading his own crew and speaking with a much different voice.
Restless strongly pushes anti-gangsta social politics. He says that will be nothing compared to his upcoming album, tentatively titled Trae The Truth Show.
"I'll be coming even stronger on that album," says Thompson.
michael.d.clark@chron.com
Anmelden
FAQ
Suche
[/quote]
danke schön
haste die pollie version mal gehört S-ONE? zu geil!
das is so ziemlich der bakackt-nervigste song der mir in letzter zeit untergekommen is... dieses plastik-loop is echt zu scheisse 
ich fand ihn sahne bis zur losing composure und die same shit different day war schon ein kleiner abstieg auch wenn die geil ist. aber dann wurde er kacke, ein dummes tape nach dem anderen und dann die shittige restless.