Almost forgot that Trae’s second record, Life Goes On, quietly dropped on Tuesday (thanks, Matt). Seriously, if you don’t buy any other CD this month, you should definitely pick up Life Goes On. Even though I heard a pre-release version of the joint a gazillion times, I’m still going to cop the retail next time I’m at BB. You should do the same, if you care about raw talent.
Rap-A-Lot threw a listening party for Trae’s new album (due out 9/25) last night at Dave & Busters. I don’t have much to tell you about the album, because I spent the entire 2 1/2 hrs scheming on how to jack that tee from Trae.
The boy Enigmatik (from Boo Goo Doo Boom) was in the place to be. In fact, he has the lowdown on Life Goes On.
Reason #19: see above
A friend once told me that he hadn’t heard enough from Trae to decide whether or not he’s worth checking for. So I’ve strewn together a buncha new songs from the self-proclaimed Asshole by Nature for your listening pleasure. Some of these tracks are also featured on his second Rap-A-Lot album, Life Goes On, due out someday.
>>Smile (LP Version) ft. Jadakiss & Styles P
As I mentioned in my Life Goes On preview, this is an update from the previously leaked version. Jada’s verse is a welcome addition to an already exceptional track. I have a feeling this will end up on everyone’s Best Of- list for ‘07.
>>Bartender (Freestyle)
I don’t really care for the real “Bartender,” but I guess it’s traditional to freejack popular songs these days to prove your versatility. Sounds like something he wrote after a long night out at HK.
>>Throwaway ft. Yung Joc (shhh) and Gorilla Zoe
Anyone who manages to squeeze a decent verse out of Yung Joc (twice!) is alright in my book. This one’s also an album cut.
>>Rock ‘n’ Roll (ft. Nirvana)
Well, he jacked Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” for this one. Not exactly what you’d expect from Trae. You’re gonna love it.
>>Swang (Remix) ft. Jim Jones & H-Town All-Stars
Trae called up his all-star friends–Bun B, Slim Thug, Pimp C, Paul Wall, Mike Jones, and Jim Jones–to appease those folks who felt defrauded when they realized that the version of “Swang” they fell in love with didn’t was missing from Restless. I’m not sure why Chamillionaire is not on this remiix (beef?). And Jimmy might as well migrate to the south. We’ve got rebates on used kufis down here.
Download these and 11 more tracks here: Trae Mix
