Tre-8 (Walter McCallon) was an American rapper from New Orleans who was one… Read Full Bio ↴Tre-8 (Walter McCallon) was an American rapper from New Orleans who was one of the first artists to release an album for the No Limit/Priority partnership.[1] He grew up in Christopher Homes development in the neighborhood of Algiers, located in the West Bank area of New Orleans. As a high school student, he played in the marching bands of L.B. Landry and O. Perry Walker high schools. His recording career began as a member of the group WestBank Coalition, which included himself (then known as MC P), J' Ro' J, Ice Mike, and T. Smooth. He released his debut album as a soloist, Fright Night, on Smoke 1 Records in 1995. He then signed to Master P's No Limit Records, and released the album Ghetto Stories on October 31, 1995, which rose to #84 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. He left No Limit and released the album Dey Scared of Me on Smoke 1 Records in 1997, which was followed by Nuttin But Drama in 1998 (released in partnership with South Coast Music Group). He also appeared on many recordings with his mentor and friend, the producer and rapper Ice Mike on albums including Slammin Theez Hoez, Ghetto, Do 'em Dirty and True 2 da Game. Tre-8 can also be heard on the novelty favorite for marijuana smokers "Smokus-Pokus" by Bigg Herb, the Code 6 LP Let's Go Get'Em, and a release by the Ghetto Twiinz. He was married to another New Orleans rapper, Cicely Crawford McCallon, who recorded under the name Ju'C in the early 1990s and who was shot to death in 2009. On May 28, 2011, Tre-8 was involved in a car crash.
He was taken to a local hospital, where he died as a result of his injuries.

http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2011/05/local_rapper_tre-8_died_in_a_c.html

[A New Orleans-based rapper known to his fans as Tre-8 died after a car accident in Algiers Saturday night, his mother confirmed today.Tam McCallon Fischer said Tre-8, whose real name was Walter McCallon, 37, died in a hospital after the accident on Tullis and Woodland drives. His daughter, two nieces, a nephew and the mother of his children were in the car with him at the time, and are all in the hospital, Fischer said.]

##R.I.P. Tre-8##

Discography

Year Album

1995 Ghetto Stories 84
1997 Dey Scared Of Me
1998 Nuttin' But Drama
1999 Armageddon - The Last Day For Rappers
2002 2 Hot 4 TV
2006 Fright Night Reloaded
2008 Most Underrated

2011 Dem Haze Boyz - Black & purple

Skit
Tre-8 Lyrics

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Mumbly mumbly,
Kaytranada
Bubbly bubbly,
Tame Impala
Frank Ocean
dvsn, eh eh,
Childish Gambino
Bon Iver

James Blake, eh eh,

Daniel Caesar

Overall Meaning

The lyrics above are actually from a skit on Tre-8's song, and it seems to be a list of several different artists. The use of "mumbly mumbly" and "bubbly bubbly" could suggest a sort of stream-of-consciousness thought process, almost as if someone is just rattling off names. The artists listed are all different in their own ways, but they all share a reputation for being introspective and contemplative in their music.

Kaytranada is a Haitian-Canadian DJ and record producer who is known for blending genres like house, funk, and R&B. Tame Impala is actually a band from Australia, but they're known for their psychedelic rock and dreamy synthpop (which could be where the "bubbly bubbly" lyric comes from). Frank Ocean is a singer-songwriter who gained popularity in the 2010s for his introspective and emotionally raw lyrics.

Dvsn is another musical project that was started in the 2010s, and they specialize in R&B music. Childish Gambino is the stage name of actor, comedian, writer, and musician Donald Glover - his music is known for being personal and often political. Bon Iver is actually a band as well, known for their folk-influenced indie rock. James Blake is a British singer-songwriter who often incorporates electronic music into his work. Daniel Caesar is another Canadian singer known for his introspective lyrics.

Overall, it seems like Tre-8 is showcasing a love for a bunch of different artists who all share a certain emotional depth in their music. The skit might just be a fun way to shout out some personal favorites.

Line by Line Meaning

Mumbly mumbly,
Speaking incoherently and unintelligibly.

Kaytranada
Referring to the Canadian DJ and record producer Kaytranada.

Bubbly bubbly,
Referencing to a carbonated or fizzy quality.

Tame Impala
Referring to the Australian psychedelic music project Tame Impala.

Frank Ocean
Referring to the American singer-songwriter Frank Ocean.

dvsn, eh eh,
Referencing the Canadian R&B duo dvsn with repetition of 'eh eh'.

Childish Gambino
Referring to the American actor, comedian, and musician Childish Gambino.

Bon Iver
Referring to the American indie folk band Bon Iver.

James Blake, eh eh,
Referencing the British singer-songwriter James Blake with repetition of 'eh eh'.

Daniel Caesar
Referring to the Canadian singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar.

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