"A large part of a rap song’s success is the rapper’s ability to marry the right lyric to the right production. Tre Houston does just that with this latest single ["What Happened? (Movin')"] from his debut LP, Unorthodox. Tre’s vocal inflections, tempo changes, and clarity in enunciation make this tune even more appealing to mass audiences. The result is a hot radio and club track that distinguishes him as an artist with rapping skills, and not just a guy who raps. This track is worth the download. Get it today."
"'Unique' might be a more apt word to describe the artist himself, rather than the title "Unorthodox". It's what to be expected from a 6'4, white rapper that was born Rowland Wickes Folensbee III. But you can delve deeper into his psyche by reading his own insight on the blog he uses to self-promote (trehouston.blogspot.com) if you so choose. Southern rap gets a lot of guff for not being lyrical but Tre Houston aims to tear down those preconceptions by likening himself to such skillful emcees as Brother Ali, Common and Lupe Fiasco. While those are high standards, Tre does manage to bring a different style than the typical sound you are accustomed to from the Lone Star state by dropping an upbeat album without being needlessly misogynistic or gangsterous. Tre kicks off the album with "The City" and immediately the listener is introduced to an upbeat..."
Awarded Muse's Muse "Club Song of the Year" 2008
Song "Vegas" featured on the debut episode of national cable network "The CW"s reality show "Plain Jane".
The CW Television Network - Plain Jane
Song "Let's Get Crazy" featured on the debut episode of national cable network "The CW"s reality show "Remodeled".
Song "Vegas" featured in Pantene Pro V advertising campaign
Feature Interview with Towermix Online Magazine
Winner of the Belmont University Urban/Pop Showcase
Song "Storm Warning" featured in
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