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.
What Can I Do
Trae Lyrics
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I see you motherfuckers just determined
To make a nigga get on y'all ass
Roach ass motherfuckers
I don't know what to do with
You beat up ass broke motherfuckers
See us in the streets
Hoe ass niggas out my mix
I'm straight from the block
Tryna get a brick
I ended up puttin shit down with the click
Now a bunch of niggas out ridin my dick
I'm a slide me a bitch, sit him in the 6
Put zip lock then I'm a hide me a bitch
No more pride for the bitch
Niggas get mad cause I bang to the left
And plus I ride when I switch
Stickin to the G guide line
Peep them from the side line
Boss gotta big gat bitch I'm a hide mine
Got it ready to pop and put
You on the high line
From my hot nine thinkin I would
Never pull out and pop mine
Bitch it's the maab
Ridin our dick must be your big job
I might serve every nigga
Standin in your squad
Got G's from over seas, and places apart
You don't wanna fuck around
Put him in the middle of a 30-30
Scope and I'm buckin him down
4 slugs hit e'm before
He touchin' the ground
I'm in love with my rounds
I be lovin the sound
While I'm huggin four pounds
Hoe made niggas better move when I'm 'round
Before my face show a frown
Hittin niggas up with that HGC and that
2-2-3 and I'm ditchin the town
Guess who the fuck-top back in the do'
Seperatin from the plex with a
Beam and a scope
Hop fly I'm a hit a nigga dead in his throat
With a mac fully attack no force to let go
Might touch on a nigga like Shaq
Hit him in chest now he body rockin like Pat
When he size up I'm a put
His ass on his back
Have his bitch ass runnin to the trunk
For the gat-where the haters at
Better yet nigga why bother
I'm a pain in the ass like Antonio Tarver
ABN we opperate like the carter
And been G'd up since a nigga was starters
North to the South, South back to the North
East to the West let it go I set it off
We the team of the H plus
We run with the south
Trae, Jayton, Z Ro the Crooked, and Lil'Boss
Hop in the L crank up ready to floss
Swoop through the block
My frame ready-to-toss
Mouth piece gotta nigga bout to goin off
Cause my grill worth about 4
Ki's in the south
Now what can I do about niggas like these
AK's to the chest will make
Them burn like trees
Forty-rounds out the clip will make
Them scat like fleas
Roach ass nothin type of niggas gotta bleed
In the song "What Can I Do" by Trae, the lyrics portray a sense of frustration and aggression towards certain individuals. Trae begins by expressing his annoyance and confusion towards people who seem determined to provoke him. He refers to them as "roach ass motherfuckers" and expresses a lack of understanding of how to deal with them.
In the following lines, Trae describes his background and his efforts to rise above his circumstances. He mentions his involvement with a group of individuals known as "the click" and how this has attracted attention from others who now idolize him. Trae plans to take advantage of this by manipulating and using others for his own gain. He also addresses the criticism he receives for his affiliations and actions, asserting his independence and defiance.
The lyrics continue to convey Trae's aggression and readiness for confrontation. He boasts about his access to weapons and his willingness to use them against his enemies. Trae describes himself as being in love with violence and the sound of his guns, and warns others to stay away from him or face his wrath.
Towards the end of the lyrics, Trae acknowledges his role as a member of the ABN (Asshole By Nature) collective. He highlights the group's influence and their impact on the southern rap scene, naming fellow members such as Jayton, Z Ro the Crooked, and Lil'Boss. He asserts their dominance and willingness to take on anyone who opposes them.
Overall, these lyrics showcase Trae's frustration with certain individuals and his readiness to assert his power and dominance. The aggressive tone reflects his persona as a member of the ABN collective and his determination to navigate through the challenges he faces.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you motherfuckers just determined
I notice that you individuals are strongly committed and motivated
To make a nigga get on y'all ass
To provoke and annoy me
Roach ass motherfuckers
Despicable and insignificant individuals
I don't know what to do with
I am uncertain how to handle
You beat up ass broke motherfuckers
You financially struggling and pathetic individuals
See us in the streets
Encounter us in the neighborhood
What can I do to get these
How can I eliminate these
Hoe ass niggas out my mix
Promiscuous and worthless people away from my circle
I'm straight from the block
I originate from the neighborhood
Tryna get a brick
Attempting to obtain a significant amount of drugs
I ended up puttin shit down with the click
I joined forces with my crew and established control
Now a bunch of niggas out ridin my dick
Now I have numerous individuals seeking my attention and approval
I'm a slide me a bitch, sit him in the 6
I will seduce someone and have them accompany me in my luxury vehicle
Put zip lock then I'm a hide me a bitch
Secure and stash the drugs to avoid detection
No more pride for the bitch
No more respect or dignity for that person
Niggas get mad cause I bang to the left
People become angry because of my gang affiliation
And plus I ride when I switch
Furthermore, I engage in criminal activities when I change locations
Stickin to the G guide line
Adhering to the guidelines of the gang lifestyle
Peep them from the side line
Observing them from a distance
Boss gotta big gat bitch I'm a hide mine
I possess a large firearm that I will conceal for protection
Got it ready to pop and put
I have it prepared to shoot and
You on the high line
Hit you precisely and fatally
From my hot nine thinkin I would
Using my powerful gun, believing that I would not
Never pull out and pop mine
Hesitate to fire and kill
Bitch it's the maab
This is the ABN crew
Ridin our dick must be your big job
Obsessively seeking our attention must be your primary occupation
I might serve every nigga
I might confront and defeat any individual
Standin in your squad
Who is part of your group
Got G's from over seas, and places apart
I have connections and allies from different countries and distant locations
You don't wanna fuck around
You do not want to engage
Put him in the middle of a 30-30
Place him in a dangerous situation
Scope and I'm buckin him down
With a rifle scope, I will shoot and kill him
4 slugs hit e'm before
Four bullets strike him before
He touchin' the ground
He falls to the ground
I'm in love with my rounds
I have a deep affection for my ammunition
I be lovin the sound
I thoroughly enjoy the sound
While I'm huggin four pounds
While I embrace and hold my firearms
Hoe made niggas better move when I'm 'round
Weak individuals should be cautious when I am present
Before my face show a frown
Before I display a look of anger or annoyance
Hittin niggas up with that HGC and that
Shooting and attacking individuals with my gang-affiliated weapons
2-2-3 and I'm ditchin the town
Using .223 caliber ammunition and leaving the area
Guess who the fuck-top back in the do'
Guess who has returned to the top of the game
Seperatin from the plex with a
Parting ways with the complicated and troublesome situations
Beam and a scope
Laser and magnifying device for accurate aiming
Hop fly I'm a hit a nigga dead in his throat
Quickly and effortlessly, I will fatally shoot a person in their throat
With a mac fully attack no force to let go
With a fully loaded Mac-10 submachine gun, I will continuously shoot without hesitation
Might touch on a nigga like Shaq
I might physically confront someone like Shaquille O'Neal
Hit him in chest now he body rockin like Pat
If I strike him in the chest, he will convulse and move like Patrick Swayze did in the movie 'Body Rock'
When he size up I'm a put
When he confronts me, I will
His ass on his back
Knock him down to the ground
Have his bitch ass runnin to the trunk
Force him to flee to the car trunk
For the gat-where the haters at
To retrieve the firearm and confront the enemies
Better yet nigga why bother
Alternatively, why should I even attempt
I'm a pain in the ass like Antonio Tarver
I am a constant annoyance and troublemaker, similar to Antonio Tarver
ABN we opperate like the carter
ABN operates similarly to the criminal organization led by Jimmy Carter
And been G'd up since a nigga was starters
We have been involved in gang activities since we were young and inexperienced
North to the South, South back to the North
Traveling between different areas, covering the entire region
East to the West let it go I set it off
From the eastern to the western side, I initiate and unleash chaos
We the team of the H plus
We are the highly influential squad of the H-rated activities
We run with the south
We associate and align ourselves with the southern region
Trae, Jayton, Z Ro the Crooked, and Lil'Boss
Members of our team include Trae, Jayton, Z Ro, who is unreliable, and Lil'Boss
Hop in the L crank up ready to floss
Get into the luxury car, start the engine, and showcase our wealth
Swoop through the block
Drive through the neighborhood swiftly
My frame ready-to-toss
My demeanor exhibits readiness for violence
Mouth piece gotta nigga bout to goin off
Incredible frustration or anger is building up within me
Cause my grill worth about 4
Because my dental jewelry is valued at around four
Ki's in the south
Kilograms of drugs in the southern region
Now what can I do about niggas like these
Now how can I deal with individuals like these
AK's to the chest will make
Shooting them with AK-47 rifles will cause
Them burn like trees
Them to be consumed by fire like trees
Forty-rounds out the clip will make
Firing forty rounds from the magazine will cause
Them scat like fleas
Them to scatter away like fleas
Roach ass nothin type of niggas gotta bleed
These insignificant individuals with no value need to be hurt or eliminated
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stuna210
I love how short and on point this jam is
Tonton
Fire.. used to bang it all day
jaytothemal
trae smashed this track
Vl M
this going stay banging
ShinglongBok
this songs too dopeeeeeeeee
Antti Allas
ABN for life
kobebryantkush
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Amario Wade
Boss smashed this bitch...A.B.N GaNg ...Trae ah Beast
As Real As It Gets
R.I.P Tim put me on this 10 yrs ago shout out north dallas
maerpeps buck
dope but wheres the instrumental from ?