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Trizzy Trav – ‘What Was In Store’ Review
Sep
Using his words for wisdom, especially in these trying times, Trizzy Trav lets it be known that he’s here to spread positivity and light. No matter the soundscape, Trizzy Trav does diligence when speaking on social issues, personal experiences, and self-love.
“I’m huge on inspiring others through action. A lot of people might look at someone and say, ‘Why them?’ I look at that same person and say, ‘Why not me too? Why not all of us?’ he continues. “I would love everyone to be the best form of themselves. That’s what the result of these L’s are. That’s what it means when you look at the team logo: Loyalty Life. Be true and loyal to yourself so that you can be true and loyal to others—these L’s Different. We take power from our L’s and turn it into what we want it to be. You may think it’s a loss, but we got a whole different type of time.”
Trizzy Trav is many things, including an artist, writer, CEO, hustler, and entrepreneur. He identifies with trying to evolve every day by taking his losses and turning them into lessons. Additionally, Trizzy Trav is based in New Jersey.
His former moniker was T.Dot, but once his brother passed away, the musician changed it to Trizzy Trav because he always called him this nickname. His brother used to say, ‘Young Trizzy Trav, what’s happenin’?!’
In the past, Trizzy Trav would rap from time to time, but he never really took it seriously. It started with just writing at a young age, but once he found his love for hip-hop, he began experimenting with different writing types like poetry and short stories. After he moved to Buffalo, he started to go to the studio every day. Trizzy Trav heard his voice through the speakers one time and hasn’t looked back since. He finds inspiration in everything.
“When I write my lyrics, I can already hear how it would sound before recording it. Sometimes, I might write with intentions of a specific part to sound a certain way. It pushes my creativity, and I love that,” Trizzy Trav says.
His 6-track effort, What Was In Store, focuses on racial profiling, his vow to remain true to himself, police brutality, financial stability, and current events that have caused turmoil in America. And like the topics in What Was In Store provides a plethora of beats. As a result, fans are becoming more conscious and ready for what’s to come next. The album took two weeks to create. He states, “maybe we can go change these ways of living for the younger folks.” Cadence-wise, he goes in with passion, vivid storytelling, and carries a soft melody.
“[What Was In Store] has double meaning once you listen to the project from front to back. I looked at the world’s current state like a store, and everything that I’m talking about is in this store, aka world. But at the same time, these are things that we already saw coming or has been happening,” he says. “So what’s happening now was already ‘what was in store’ and either we saw it or should have seen it and didn’t pay attention to it. I was trying to bring awareness to it. Even down to the artwork, the intro and outro tracks, and the mini skits.”
Standout tracks include “From the Start,” “Lose Hope,” and “Ain’t Ok.” But honestly, I recommend that you give every song a spin.
“From The Start” is a boom-bap offering with jazzy arrangements. Between lyrics, Trizzy Trav unveils how he learned how to get a bag and then some.
“I watched him empty his pockets, nothing but creased up paper/A bunch 5 & 1’s, I asked him how he made it/He said use eyes, don’t touch. That’s how you meet your maker/Fast forward, years later, we crashed our ways to getting it/Totaled up from the whip/The money come from settlements.” he delivers.
As the song continues, he speaks about racial profiling, saying, “There’s a war outside despite your outside appearance.” He also talks about his personal growth and building an empire with his loved ones. The chorus showcases Trizzy Trav’s fighting spirit.
“Lost Hope” sees Trizzy Trav using a singsong flow. Over an atmospheric R&B offering, he speaks about his emotions and mindset while chaos erupts throughout the nation. He says, “Every word that I read making me lose my patience/Wondering how all of them are the same.” Deeper into the track, he speaks about police abusing their power. Yet he urges others to use their voice because we “can’t live this life in silence.” It seems like every day, something tragic happens in the world.
“Ain’t Ok” is one of the top tracks on the leaderboard for Hot 97’s Who Next. Sonically, the song is trap-ridden with heavy bass, hi-hats, and kick-snares. In a state of frustration, Trizzy Trav calls out the racists.
Elsewhere, he speaks on the unfairness that Caucasians have put African Americans, saying, “tried to keep us trapped in the hood, we evolve from the shit/Made money off dope you put here/It was all on our wrist,” along with “Our ancestors built this/You beat them, you killed them/Shit backward/You should be the ones asking me for commission.” Before the song closes, he iterates that it’s a built-up black thing and not an anti-white thing. Likewise, he brings awareness to the tragic passing of George Floyd and other injustices against Blacks.
Listen to What We Have In Store by Trizzy Trav below: