It only takes a whiff of alcohol for Treboy to get to zoning on his pen and pad and when tequila’s on the menu, he’s bound to offer up a piece of his soul. Life might throw its fair share of curveballs but if you’re accustomed to playing the game, it shouldn’t be hard for you to read the pitch and belt one out of the park. Read the rest of this entry »

Playboy Tre’s latest “Look At This Shit” video may be his best as it revolves around his recent mixtape release party, a corresponding post at Shake & Meka’s and an ensuing series of comments. Read the rest of this entry »

The term “epic” is throw around almost as freely as “classic” when it comes to rap and pop culture as a whole. But the word makes for the appropriate billing here as B.o.B releases his latest mixtape, EPIC (Every Play Is Crucial). For a freebie, the tracklisting packs a lot of star power, including Grand Hustle boss T.I., other high profile inclusions like Eminem, Weezy and Mos Def. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re gonna’ dedicate a track to one female, “Christina Applegate” is a quality choice. As most guys with good taste already know, the former Married With Children starlet ages in reverse and could make a British Guard pee his pants from laughter. So, it’s only right that the extremely classy Sonny Bonoho and his homie Playboy Tre re-imagined Tribe Called Quest’s “Bonita Applebum” Read the rest of this entry »

Neon lights, tables full of booze and unfamiliar surroundings are the settings for a night to remember…well a night you try to remember. The Motion Family is behind the lens for the visuals of B.o.B’s latest release “F*cked Up,” featuring Playboy Tre. Read the rest of this entry »

No disrespect or slights sent towards B.o.B or Meek but my initial thoughts still stand because, hot damn, Playboy Tre stole the show on “Epic.”. Read the rest of this entry »

From the Phonephreak EP, Seattle’s Sonny Bonoho releases visuals for “I Know” featuring Playboy Tre. Tre’s starting to creep into the “never has a bad guest verse” territory. Read the rest of this entry »

First off, rise and give honor to God, who’s the head of my life. Secondly, give full credit to B.o.B and Meek Mill for delivering solid verses over Lil C’s bumping beat. But, all praises due to Playboy Tre Read the rest of this entry »

The humbles beginnings of a Decatur, GA pipe dream have fully manifested into a global phenom. Bobby Ray Simmons has worked his tail off to become an international celebrity. His work ethic has brought forth mixtape after mixtape which led to chart-topping singles found homogeneously on pop and urban radio stations. Read the rest of this entry »

Birds in the sky and fish in the sea have nothing on Sean Falyon, the rap pugilist who manages to Be Everywhere you can possibly think of at the same time. After his first act of ubiquity gained some traction, the East Coast-born, Dirty South resident decided it was necessary to remind you of his globetrotting abilities. Read the rest of this entry »

I may have mentioned an unbiased love for our Lord and Savior Drew Breesus, who tossed touchdowns for our sins a couple of seasons ago. There were worries that, during the lockout, we wouldn’t hear any words from the gospel of Drew. But fear not, the Saints QB has come out of his own pocket Read the rest of this entry »

Why would anyone settle for less when there’s something better out there waiting for them? That’s the way Shane Eli sees things and that’s what he’s aiming to give listeners with the release of his second mixtape, I Can Do Better. With better production, better lyrics, better sequencing and practically anything else that’s in his control, Eli’s goal is to raise the bar. Read the rest of this entry »

Shane Eli’s The Push came out early last summer and served as a nice introduction for the young emcee/producer, but he isn’t resting on his laurels. Eli recruits Playboy Tre and Rittz for “Let’s Ride,” a percolating ode to rolling out with that special shorty of the moment. In a world where everyone’s trying to figure out how they can give you more, Shane only wants to prove to listeners I Can Do Better, with his upcoming DJ Booth sponsored second album.

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Shane Eli Feat. Playboy Tre & Rittz – Let’s Ride

Everybody has had the wind knocked out of them in minor sports scuffles or random acts of clumsiness. Now imagine getting your oxygen belted from your lungs with a lead pole dipped in cryogenic temperatures.

Yeah, the latest audio pamphlet from Stone Mountain, GA’s Big Rec hits you just like that. Read the rest of this entry »

Raj already set the precedence with the conveying emotions swirling around this track. Now, a living scrapbook accompanies the moving piece of poetry that Playboy Tre went out his way to dedicate to the one who blew breath in his lungs. Read the rest of this entry »