Trae's trademark is a low, deep, guttural voice. His flow is very fast. In these two areas his style is somewhat reminiscent of Z-Ro's, as well as that of Flesh-N-Bone from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Trae sometimes, though not always, mixes multiple vocal layers into his songs.
Trae first gained exposure on the Houston rap scene when he appeared on Z-Ro's album 'Look What You Did to Me'. In 2003, he began his solo career with the album 'Losing Composure'. 'Same Thing Different Day' (2004) and the acclaimed 'Restless' (2006) soon followed. Trae is currently signed to Rap-A-Lot Records.
He was featured in a video called Smash Exclusive: Houston Mic Pass with Lil' Flip, Chamillionaire, Chingo Bling, Bun B, Short Dawg, Big Hawk, and Mike D. He also appeared on the official remix of Yung Joc's song "It's Goin' Down", which earned Joc national attention and became one of the biggest mainstream pop hits of 2006.
"Real Talk" was featured on the soundtrack to the video game Madden NFL 07. Trae won an Ozone Award for Patiently Waiting Artist for Texas.
Bonus
Trae Lyrics
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Hear me sing songs for you
About how you told me you told me you proud
One day I pray that you
Don't see no harm for you
Mama she told me she told me she proud
Oh she proud
Oh she proud
Oh she proud
Oh she proud
Oh she told me she told me she proud
Look, what's it really take just to get to the pinnacle
Tell me who you do it for
"Too privileged for your own good"
Welcome to the struggle of millennials
They taught us how to run a business
We taught 'em how to do it from a cellphone
Number one rule don't make no purchase for the cost happiness it's dead wrong
You can feel it
Mama said trust your intuition
I paid the consequences when I didn't
I was not dead but I wasn't living
I like beats
I like bars
I like melody
Creativity
I like raps, man
But that's the type that I could never learn in no class
You see that
Fuck a plan B boy I mean that
Started from the bottom where your feet at
A lot of niggas never let you see that
I looked up at Jay and said a nigga finna be that
Looked up at Sean and said a nigga finna be that
Hop in the studio my niggas looking where the weed at
But what's on my mind is where the mother fucking beat at
Believe that
Once upon a time I was the nigga with the weak raps
Tryna be the greatest I just hope my mama see that
Just as a remimder put the diamond on the key chain
Boy this shit is insane
Ever since the rename
I just make the hits
And keep it coming like semen
I haven't slept in like 3 days
I always got the crown
So I never need to reclaim, diddit
Mama I hope that you
Hear me sing songs for you
About how you told me you told me you proud
One day I pray that you
Don't see no harm for you
Mama she told me she told me she proud
Oh she proud
Oh she proud
Oh she told me she told me she proud
Oh she proud
Oh she proud
Oh she told me she told me she proud
The lyrics to Trae's song "Bonus" convey a deep sense of gratitude and love for his mother. He expresses his hope and desire that his mother can hear him singing songs for her, showcasing his success and making her proud. The repetition of "Mama she told me she told me she proud" emphasizes the significance of her approval and support in his life.
The song also touches on the struggles faced by millennials in their pursuit of success. Trae acknowledges the privilege some may have, while also recognizing the hardships and challenges they encounter. He highlights the importance of trusting one's intuition and paying the price for not doing so. He mentions his passion for music and his dedication to honing his craft, stating that he likes beats, bars, and melody. Trae emphasizes his determination to be the greatest, with the hope that his mother can witness his achievements.
Overall, "Bonus" is a heartfelt tribute to Trae's mother, acknowledging her impact on his life and the drive she instilled in him to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama I hope that you
I desire for my mother to
Hear me sing songs for you
Listen to me as I vocalize my emotions through music
About how you told me you told me you proud
Regarding the times when you expressed your admiration and approval
One day I pray that you
I hope and request that in the future you
Don't see no harm for you
Will not encounter any negative experiences or dangers
Mama she told me she told me she proud
My mother made it clear that she is proud of me
Oh she proud
She is genuinely proud
Oh she proud
She is genuinely proud
Oh she told me she told me she proud
She specifically let me know that she is proud
Oh she proud
She is genuinely proud
Oh she proud
She is genuinely proud
Oh she told me she told me she proud
She explicitly told me that she is proud
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Written by: Nyiko Mpenyana
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