While most rappers these days are warming the bench for the one-and-done shot on the major playing field, Red Café is content with aiming to be the biggest independent power on the planet. Bad Boy is moving in slow motion so in the meantime, RC is paying homage to his own backyard with a mixtape in album format. Read the rest of this entry »

“Don’t preach to me about calmin’ down…”

Nightmare On E Street could be the project to help transition Fat Trel’s dreams into reality. Until then, however, the Northeast D.C. goon-turnt-rapper gets some reps in by tackling Machine Gun Kelly and Waka Flocka’s “Wild Boy.” Read the rest of this entry »

Location. Location. Location. It’s not just the first rule of real estate, but a long time point of contention in the DC area. So-called “claimers” (those from suburban areas accused of “claiming” to be from DC) have long endured icy receptions from those born and raised within the city limits. Maryland native and XXL Freshman finalist Phil Adé links up with Northeast DC native, Fat Trel (who should also be on that list) to help ease the tension and represent the city, Read the rest of this entry »

For reasons that still aren’t quite clear, Fat Trel’s much anticipated Nightmare on E Street mixtape didn’t drop this past November. With a month to reflect and reboot, it seems Trel is finally ready to unleash his ominously-titled opus on the world, as evidenced by the newly-released intro to the tape, “Nightmare.” Read the rest of this entry »

I clicked play on “We On” because I find it mandatory to keep up with Fat Trel’s material – solo, features or otherwise – and ended up watching the video three times repeatedly, mostly for Sheila D. Read the rest of this entry »

Somebody’s coming for Fat Trel’s head and if this is the last time we ever hear from D.C.’s gulliest MC, there are some things he needs to get off his chest first. A dream produces hard work. Hard work leads to success. Success leads to that dream becoming a reality. And somewhere in the middle, those wanting to see you fall develop by herd. Read the rest of this entry »

Uptown XO links with Diamond District brethren yU, Oddisee and fellow DMV-repper Fat Trel for “Tol’ U So,” a track set to be included on XO’s next project Monumental 2.

Diamond District Feat. Fat Trel – “Tol’ U So” (Prod. By AB The Pro)

Scramble with more intensity? “Hustle Harder”? Whatever you want to call it, the similarity to Ace Hood’s hit single is undeniable on Kingpen Slim’s “Whippin’ In The Kitchen.” Read the rest of this entry »

At this point, anything Fat Trel drops commands a listen. And when it’s noted that Big K.R.I.T. is behind on the boards, the result is an instant download. Read the rest of this entry »

“F*ck yo’ girl raw like I don’t care ’bout what that b*tch got…”

That boy Fat Trel is crazier than a mall at Christmas time and quite frankly I wouldn’t have it any other way. D.C.’s Beanie Sigel (yes, I’m still running with that) slid down to South Beach and shot a video for “Y’all N*ggas Ain’t Real” from his April Foolz tape in between enjoying everything the city has to offer. Read the rest of this entry »

After reading Greg Whitt’s description of Fat Trel a few days ago, I’m just going to stop while I’m ahead. The guy is not Wale, though his connection to him is well known at this point. He’s about as rugged as a back country road and a simple listen of his music supports the claim. Read the rest of this entry »

“DC Shoes ain’t D.C. Shit…” – Fat Trel

Fat Trel is an enigma wrapped in a riddle, wrapped in a grape cigarillo. He is aligned with the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area’s most recognizable Hip-Hop artist, recent Maybach Music Group signee Wale. Oddly enough, Fat Trel is everything Wale is not. He wears North Face, not Billionaire Boys Club. Read the rest of this entry »

They said if you’re good at something, never do it for free. The name June Summers will ring bells due to his past collaborations with the likes of artists such as AZ, Nipsey Hussle and Smoke DZA to name a few. Coming soon, Summers will be out for self with the release of Hookman For Hire. Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve said it once and it deserves to be reiterated. Fat Trel is not a weed carrier. In fact, the guy probably robs weed carriers. Read the rest of this entry »

@Wale just freed this one, entitled “Who Don’t” and featuring Black Cobain plus a (re)appearance from Fat Trel. A little difference beat selection for Mr. Folarin, slowed down and slumped with a Weezy sample for the chorus. Throw it in the bag archives if you want. I think I’ll throw it in the whip; we like bass around these parts, potnah! Read the rest of this entry »