Respected NYC Rapper Trav Announces QRAK (Queens Raised a King), Releasing December 8th With Appearances From Meek Mill, Lil Durk, Tory Lanez & More
The Uncommonly Intense Emcee Shares “Laying Low,” a Harrowing Street Anthem Featuring Blac Youngsta and Don Q
11.3.2017
The Announcement:
Another in a long line of hard-nosed, streetwise rappers from the outer boroughs, Queens’ TRAV brings a fiery intensity to his narratives. Bringing his definitively New York style back for his second full-length album, Trav announces QRAK (Queens Raised A King), his upcoming album. With a low-pitched growl and deep connections to everyone in the metropolitan area, Trav is a versatile talent, with a knack for finding the right flow and for warbling a catchy hook. On his upcoming album, Trav takes a long look at his past and how they affect his current circumstances, from his childhood living with his mother to earning the respect of the NYC rap game. Featuring appearances from Meek Mill, Lil Durk, Tory Lanez, Jim Jones, Blac Youngsta, Belly, Don Q, and Vory, QRAK hits stores on December 8th.
Born and raised in Jamaica, Queens, Trav started rapping at the age of 16, catching the attention of NYC tastemakers, including DJ Whookid and DJ Green Lantern. Trav credits his first big break to DJ Green Lantern’s radio show on Sirius XM. In 2009, Trav linked up with 50 Cent, who brought the young rapper into his network of G-Unit affialiates. Trav released his first solo tape The Way I See It, and then released Follow Me, hosted by DJ Whookid, which featured the single “Ride The Wave,” which made a splash on urban radio. Since “Ride The Wave,” Trav has collaborated with Lloyd Banks and Juelz Santana, and he recently opened for Sean Kingston and Jim Jones on the “Red Bull Presents: Vamp Life Tour.”
Today, Trav shares “Laying Low,” the urgent first single from the upcoming album. Produced by Stash, “Laying Low” is a head-nodding anthem, complete with trap snares, dramatic strings, and creeping keyboards, buoyed by Trav’s infectious auto-tuned hook. Featuring appearances from fellow rising New Yorker Don Q and from Memphis firebrand Blac Youngsta, “Laying Low” finds the three rappers on the run from the feds (“the suit-and-ties”), counting their cash and refusing to give themselves up. Available as an instant gratis song with pre-order of QRAK, “Laying Low” is a good indication of the high quality and intensity of the entire project.
Pre-order QRAK (Queens Raised a King): https://lnk.to/QueensRaisedAKing
Listen to “Laying Low” ft. Don Q and Blaq Youngsta: https://soundcloud.
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The Background
Hailing from Queens, Trav got his start with artist 50 Cent in 2009. His first solo mixtape, ‘The Way I See It’ was well-received, triggering numerous downloads and recognition within the Hip Hop community. His follow-up mixtape ‘Follow Me,’ presented by DJ Whookid, featured the Hit Single ‘Ride the Wave’ and received hundreds of radio spins at major radio stations. The single also received a feature on Music Choice. According to Whookid, ‘Follow Me’ highlights Trav’s peerless ability to make music–music that will make you “feel all types of emotions.”
The success Trav has received since ‘Ride the Wave’ is marked by a remix of the song featuring hit-maker Juelz Santana and G-Unit’s own Lloyd Banks. He proved his worth, live on stage with 50 Cent on his nationwide ‘Invitation BISD Tour.’ Now, you can find Trav performing on tour with Sean Kingston and Jim Jones in the “Red Bull Presents: Vamp Life Tour,” where he’s showcasing his talent with new, and classic, songs in front of thousands of fans. Look out for QRAK, Trav’s next project, hitting stores on December 8th
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Pre-order QRAK (Queens Raised a King): https://lnk.to/QueensRaisedAKing
“Laying Low” ft. Don Q and Blac Youngsta: https://soundcloud.
“Ride The Wave” ft. Lloyd Banks & Juelz Santana: https://open.spotify.com/album/4ZZ6mun4ytnqRPcxDw5Zw1