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Tre Inetrviewed
By: Hollywood
1.How
long have you been in the rap game?
I’ve been in the game for over 10yrs…
And it’s
even Longer than that if you count the years I didn’t take it
seriously
2.Who
are your major influences in your music?
I
have a lot of artists that have
influenced me over the years. Artists form all kind of music
genres. Stevie Wonder to Outkast, Eightball & MJG,
Ice Cube,
Incubus, Scarface and the list goes on!!! Out of them all Scarface is
the reason I love to tell stories in my music and focus so heavy on
concept songs. “Never Seen a Man Cry” changed my
entire
outlook on song writing.
3.What
is your first single off your new album?
Right
now I have a single feat B.o.B
aka Bobby Ray called “Talkin bout her”/Voltage
4.Who
all do you have featured on your album?
On
this project I have mainly family.
B.o.B, Bohagon, Born Wit It, Moss B, Homebwoi, Karissa and a young cat
named Gutta G.
5.How
did you get into the rap game?
Before
I started writing raps I wrote
poetry and short stories. So writing has always been a part of my life.
And since rapping was so prevalent around me, it was only a natural
progression to turn that writing skill into songs.
6.Where
were you born?
I
was born in the heart of Eastside
Atlanta. Decatur, Georgia is what it’s called to most people.
7.Who
would you like to work with that you haven't
already?
Kanye,
3 Stacks(Andre 3000), Bun
B, Devin the Dude, Anthony Hamilton, Stevie Wonder and Stained.
8.Who
do you think is the hottest rapper out?
It’s
a lot of cats doin their
thing right now but I’m gonna have to say our whole team!!!
Ham
Squad!!!
9.
Who do you think is the hottest producer out?
Its
so many talented producers killing
shit right now but I gotta go with my secret weapons. C-Note, Babyboi
Productions, JR Phantom, Fury and Bobby Ray!!!
10.Who
is your favorite artist?
3
Stacks(Andre 3000) is my all
time favorite MC period!!!
11.How
did you come up with your album title?
The
title “Liquor Store
Mascot” came from a line in one of my songs. The line hit
people
in the studio so hard that night I thought an Album with that name
would be crazy.
12.What
is your favorite song on your album?
Sounds
cliché’ but I
don’t really have a favorite. I love all the tracks for
different
reasons. If I had to name some that stick out they would be. Liquor
Store mascot, Moving Dem Keys, Living In a Bottle!!!
13.Who
are you signed with?
The
Outro!!! It’s a song dedicated to my Nephew and his first
born
child. I love my family and anytime I can let them know thru music
it’s always special.
14.When
is your album release date?
Im
still Independent right now.
15.What
cities do you plan on touring?
You
can find it online today. Not 2mrw, Today! lol
16.What
female rapper or artist do you think is the
sexiest?
Any
and every city that I can reach whoever wants to hear it.
17.What
would you like to see from the music industry
over the next two years?
When
Diamond and Princess were together that was very sexy because two is
always better than one!!!
18.What
is your second single gonna be?
Artists
taking a more grassroots approach and take the time to build a real fan
base. That way the labels can’t control what is already
moving on
it’s own.
19.What
rapper do you dislike or hate the most?
Any
rapper who doesn’t respect the craft!!! Whoever that may be!!!
20.Favorite
drink in the club?
Remy
is my favorite but I been on Vodka a little more these days.
21.Favorite
industry magazine?
“Ozone
Magazine” because they were the first magazine that did a
feature
on me.
22.Who
got you started in the rap game?
My
best friend Aday was the one who really encouraged me to rap.
23.How
does your family feel about your music and
your choice of career?
I’m
one of the lucky ones who has a family that supports everything I do.
And that is a really good feeling
24.Top
5 rap albums of all time?
The
Chronic (Dr Dre), Soul Food (Goodie Mob), Me Against The World (Tupac),
Niggaz4Life (NWA), Blueprint (Jay-Z)
25.Worst
5 rap albums of all time?
I
need more than 5 to get into that shit!!!
26.Favorite
r and b group or solo artist?
Stevie
Wonder is my favorite solo artist and Jodeci was the shit for two
albums!!! lol
27.Where
do you see the rap game headed?
I
see the game heading back to lyrics and more live instrumentation. A
lot of new artists are bringing that sound to the fore front.
28.How
do you usually come up with your songs?
Everything
starts with a concept. What is this track saying? Where is this track
leading me too? If I find that out, skies the limit.
29What
can we expect from you in the future?
Up
close and personal music that will continue to give you a front row
view of my life!!!
30.Where
Can Your Fans Reach You At?
TWITTER
OR MYSPACE
 
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