4.20.2021
Texas Trapper Wacotron Shares Smokin Texas, His Debut Mixtape, Out Now via Pick Six Records/808 Mafia
The Rapper Shares the Raw Video for the Marshmello-Produced “Hole In A Cup”
With Production from Southside and the Rest of 808 Mafia and an Appearance from G Herbo on the Marshmello-Produced Single “Umbrella, Smokin’ Texas Announces the Arrival of a Vital New Lyricist
Critical Praise:
“His flows are impressive and seem to naturally roll off of his tongue which shows off his masterful outlook and impressive aptitudes despite his relatively new entrance into the music scene.” – Lyrical Lemonade
“Southside protege Wacotron is a new-ish name, but he sounds like he’s been doing this for years, balancing simplicity, interiority, and the confidence of an established vet.” – UPROXX
The Mixtape + Video:
Texas trapper Wacotron is a rapper’s rapper, toe-tagging dramatic instrumentals with raw wordplay and drawly precision. Arriving fully-formed with his debut mixtape, Wacotron shares Smokin Texas, a 12-track effort. Though Wacotron is a newcomer in the rap game, he’s a veteran in the streets, and the songs on Smokin’ Texas reflect the hard-earned wisdom of a self-made man. Packed with pearls of wisdom, harrowing stories, and sly turns-of-phrase, Smokin Texas benefits from the steady hand of 808 Mafia chieftain Southside, who delivers booming production with the assistance of associates like CuBeatz, Topp, Pyrex, and more. The mixtape also features multiple productions from superstar DJ Marshmello.
The new mixtape is home to recent single “Umbrella,” produced by Marshmello and featuring a snarling guest verse from G Herbo (1 million views since its April 9th release), as well as standout video singles like “Gram And A Hoodie,” “Take Off,“ “Toothpaste,” and Wacotron’s debut release “Cut Me Up,” which has over 1 million views on YouTube. Featuring additional production from Johan Lenox and Steezefield, Smokin Texas is available everywhere via Pick Six Records/808 Mafia.
Along with the new mixtape, Wacotron shares the video for “Hole In A Cup,” a Marshmello-produced highlight from the project. Juxtaposing thumping 808s and rattling hi-hats with an eerie vocal melody, courtesy of Marshmello and co-producers MUNK and Ghostrage, “Hole In A Cup” is a haunting slice of Texas trap, purpose-built for rocking speakers in low-riders from Houston to El Paso. Wacotron takes the opportunity to flex his recent successes, as he promises to carve his own path through the rap game: “F*ck a wave, I don’t know how to surf,” spits the rapper. Directed by Donthypeme & We The Shooters, the new video displays the streetwise charisma that Wacotron’s fans have come to expect.
A native of Waco, TX–hence his name–Wacotron showed a passion for music from a young age, absorbing the 808-driven trap music he listened to in the car with his dad. After spending years mired in the struggle, Wacotron turned to rap in his 20’s, searching for a better way to provide for his family and escape his circumstances. The rapper started to build a reputation in his home state, eventually catching the attention of Pick Six Records, who signed him to a deal and connected him with Southside and 808 Mafia.
Buy/Stream Smokin Texas: https://picksix.ffm.to/smokintexas
Watch “Hole In A Cup” (Prod. by Marshmello): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwgzsBYYPXQ
Smokin Texas tracklist:
1. Air It Out (Prod. by Marshmello, MUNK & TK)
2. Hold Up (Prod. by Steezefield)
3. Cut Me Up (Prod. by Southside & Henney Major)
4. Umbrella ft. G Herbo (Prod. by Marshmello & Johan Lenox)
5. Coastin’ (Prod. by Southside & Sacaii)
6. Speakin On Me (Prod. by Topp)
7. Take Off (Prod. by Southside & Topp)
8. Perfect Example (Prod. by Southside)
9. Gram And A Hoodie (Prod. by Southside & Pyrex 808 Mafia)
10. Hole In A Cup ((rod. by Marshmello, MUNK & Ghostrage)
11. Toothpaste (Prod. by Southside & CuBeatz)
12. Strapped (Prod. by Southside)
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The Background:
A native of Waco, TX–hence his name–Wacotron showed a passion for music from a young age, absorbing the 808-driven trap music he listened to in the car with his dad. After spending years mired in the struggle, Wacotron turned to rap in his 20’s, searching for a better way to provide for his family and escape his circumstances. The rapper started to build a reputation in his home state, eventually catching the attention of Pick Six Records, who signed him to a deal and connected him with Southside and 808 Mafia.
With the weight of the influential 808 Mafia behind him, Wacotron is in prime position to make his mark on the rap game in 2021. Stay tuned for his upcoming debut project Smokin’ Texas.
Links:
Smokin Texas: https://picksix.ffm.to/smokintexas
“Hole In A Cup”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwgzsBYYPXQ
“Umbrella” ft. G Herbo (Prod. by Marshmello): https://picksix.ffm.to/umbrella
“Gram And A Hoodie” (Prod. by Southside): https://picksix.ffm.to/gramhoodie
“Checclist”: https://picksix.ffm.to/checclist
“Take Off” (Prod. by Southside & Topp): https://picksix.ffm.to/takeoff
“Toothpaste” (Prod. by Southside & CuBeatz): https://picksix.ffm.to/toothpaste
“Cut Me Up” (Prod. by Southside): https://picksix.ffm.to/cutmeup