Ryan Trey

Last updated

Ryan Trey
Birth nameRyan Trey
Born (1999-03-27) 27 March 1999 (age 25)
St. Louis, Missouri
Origin American
Genres Hip hop, R&B
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2017–present
Labels
Website ryantrey.com

Ryan Trey (born 27 March 1999), is an American R&B rapper, singer, and songwriter. [1] He gained mainstream recognition following the commercial release of his single "Mutual Butterflies" in 2018. [2] [3]

Contents

Early life

Trey was born on March 27, 1999, in St. Louis, Missouri and raised in a musical environment. [4] He started writing and recording songs during his teenage years. [5] [6]

Career

Ryan began sharing songs online in high school and released his debut mixtape, EIGHT24, in 2017. [7] The eight-song project included the single "Real," which was Trey's first track to reach a national audience. Ryan Trey first gained attention with the release of his breakout single, "Mutual Butterflies," in 2018. [2] The track showcases his smooth vocal delivery and quickly garnered millions of streams on various platforms. [8] In 2018, Ryan Trey released his debut album, "August", an album that established his presence in the music scene. [9] [10] The project received positive reviews for its cohesive sound and mature themes, exploring love, ambition, and personal growth. [3]

His single "Nowhere to Run", featuring Bryson Tiller, was released in March 2019, [11] [12] accompanied by a music video. [13] [14]

A 64 East Saga

Ryan Trey collaborated with Bryson Tiller on a project in 2021 to release "A 64 East Saga" It was released through Digital streaming platform. [15] [16]

Streets Say You Miss Me

In November 2023, he released his second studio album Streets Say You Miss Me, featuring guest appearances by Mariah the Scientist, Chase Shakur, NoCap, and Vory. [17] [18] His lead single "AIN'T EVEN FRIENDS" featuring Mariah the Scientist was released in June 2023. [19]

Musical style and influences

Ryan Trey's music is characterized by its blend of melodic Rap and R&B, often featuring soulful beats and introspective lyrics. He cites a wide range of influences, including artists like Drake, J. Cole, and Frank Ocean, whose music has shaped his artistic approach and lyrical style. [20] [5] Many critics have praised his style of music. [8]

Discography

Mixtapes

Album

References

  1. ↑ Sutgrey, DeAsia. "Ryan Trey is an R&B trap singer who's sorry for petty relationship drama". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN   1539-7459 . Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  2. 1 2 P, Milca (August 25, 2018). "Ryan Trey Previews "August" Album With "Mutual Butterflies"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 Alysse, Bianca (September 14, 2018). "DC Artist Ryan Trey Talks Bryson Tiller Co-Sign, Premieres New Video 'Temptations': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Ryan Trey Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More |..." AllMusic. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  5. 1 2 "Rollin' With Ryan Trey | Interview | The Culture Crypt Issue #2 Digital Edition". The Culture Crypt. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  6. ↑ ""I Think Maturity Is The Biggest Difference" – An MM Exclusive With Ryan Trey". Mixtape Madness. January 19, 2024. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Ryan Trey Performs 'It's About A Girl' For 'UPROXX Sessions'". UPROXX. August 16, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  8. 1 2 Zidel, Alex (August 20, 2021). "Ryan Trey Reflects On LeBron James Co-Sign, St. Louis Music Scene, & More". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  9. ↑ Johnson, Kevin C. (November 9, 2018). "New album by Ryan Trey of St. Louis catches attention of LeBron James, Bryson Tiller". STLtoday.com. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  10. ↑ Ichiki, Chase. "Ryan Trey shares his mixtape "August"". REVOLT. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  11. ↑ DEVIN (March 22, 2019). "New Music: Ryan Trey feat. Bryson Tiller - 'Nowhere to Run'". Rap-Up. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Video: Ryan Trey & Bryson Tiller - 'Nowhere to Run'". Rap-Up. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  13. ↑ Lamarre, Carl (March 22, 2019). "Ryan Trey & Bryson Tiller Talk New Collaboration 'Nowhere to Run': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  14. ↑ DEVIN. "Video: Ryan Trey & Bryson Tiller - 'Nowhere to Run'". Rap-Up. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  15. ↑ Price, Joe. "Ryan Trey Drops 'A 64 East Saga' Project f/ Bryson Tiller". Complex. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  16. ↑ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (July 29, 2024). "Ryan Trey :: A 64 East Saga – RapReviews" . Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  17. ↑ "SZA, Victoria Monét, Brent Faiyaz And More With The Best R&B Albums Of 2023". Rap-Up. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  18. ↑ Johnson, Kevin C. (May 8, 2024). "St. Louis' Ryan Trey gets vulnerable on 'Streets Say You Miss Me' album". STLtoday.com. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  19. 1 2 Denis, Kyle (April 5, 2024). "Ryan Trey Talks 'Streets Say You Still Me,' Touring with Mariah the Scientist & New Music: 'I Really Don't Like Deluxes'". Billboard. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  20. 1 2 "#OnTheVerge: Ryan Trey's Authenticity is Paramount to His Livelihood in the Music Industry". BET. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  21. ↑ Grant, Shawn (April 19, 2024). "Exclusive: Ryan Trey Reflects on New Deluxe Album Release and Creative Journey — The Source" . Retrieved July 29, 2024.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.