Here is Tree’s intensely anticipated Trap Genius and he is “Betta Than Eva.” The project premiered on Noisey and includes an interview with Ernest Wilkins where Tree gives an idea of what he thought about while making Trap Genius. “It’s me with a more modern sound… When I travel, I listen to what the clubs are playing. I heard some stuff recently, and I realized I wanted to make something that sounds good in the club. My music is for the old soul, but, hey, I go to strip clubs too. Why not make the music I want to hear in that environment? I’m having fun on this tape. I’m still giving you what you come to expect from me. You’re not going to hear Tree popping bottles or taking molly. Trap Genius is music I wish I could walk in the club and hear.”
There’s no filler on Trap Genius, all 10 tracks are fire so listen to the whole album. Some early favorites of mine are “New Or Liens/Training Day” with sick production by Blue Sky Black Death, the soulful and heartfelt “Hold Up,” “Don’t Een Kare” and “Bring The Shit Up.” Additional production credits go to Dutchmaster, Gwop, Wild Beats, Xcel Beats and of course the SoulTrap originator himself. Lots of wisdom is shared by Tree on Trap Genius, it was absolutely worth the wait.
