To kick things off, T.R.3 was on his more laid-back steez with “Donuts & Derbies,” a lyrically impressive offering with moody production from Ariano. The two then moved on to something entirely more boisterous with the uber-relevant “Hypocrite,” an anthem for anyone frustrated with society and those in power. Closing things out was “Light Harvest,” a trippy and psychedelic joint that showcased another tool in T.R.3’s kit. Turns out the kid has some strong vocals as well, and he uses them to great effect on the hazy track.

But the well-rounded artist wasn’t done there. He also used all three videos to show off his directorial talents. After co-directing the cinematic “Derbies & Donuts,” T.R.3 took the helm for both “Hypocrite” and “Light Harvest.”  He also used the mood that he and Ariano created to set the tone, with both videos perfectly capturing the essence of each track.

You can watch all three videos rand listen to the accompanying singles now, courtesy of RESPECT. Keep an eye out for more info from T.R.3 soon, too, because he has something special in the works with Zaya Sosho of The Future Kingz.

T.R.3 Online:
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/tr3world
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tr3world
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djtr3
• SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tr3world
• Spotify: https://bit.ly/TR3onSpotify

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Atlanta artist T.R.3 shares a refreshingly heartfelt and thoughtful new video for his single “Bad (To The Bone),” an ode to that special someone who’s “bad” in all the right ways.

For this set of visuals, T.R.3 puts himself in the director’s chair and showcases a couple enjoying an afternoon in the park. It’s a simple, albeit striking, look at how we can really connect when we slow down and appreciate each other—and maybe some good weed. The couple in the video is portrayed by frequent collaborator/artist JanuaryHigh and Lazaria, whose race breaking chemistry personifies true love. It’s almost like you’re there, witnessing everything for yourself.

It doesn’t hurt that the track itself has a similar vibe. The Ariano-produced cut has a punchdrunk sound fueled by T.R.3’s equally woozy-leaning vocals, making “Bad” one of the best songs off the artist’s recently released album, Together Alone.

Check out the visuals right here courtesy of RESPECT. and head over to your preferred digital retailer or streaming platform to support T.R.3’s long awaited official debut LP, Together Alone, available now via Popular Nobody.

Together Alone (Album): https://foundation-media.lnk.to/TogetherAlone

T.R.3 Online: 
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/tr3world
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tr3world
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djtr3
• SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tr3world

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With every generation of artists, we find new styles and emerging trends. And seemingly more so now than before, there’s sadly less of an emphasis placed on the artist’s message, and more of a desire to capitalize off the latest wave. Nonetheless, every now and again an artist comes along to elevate the genre and push the culture forward. As we reach the halfway point of 2019, Atlanta’s T.R.3 is here to prove his purpose with his official debut studio album, Together Alone.

As a founder of the Atlanta-based artist collective, IMG (Instrumentalist Music Group), T.R.3 has been on the grind for several years. Building off his previous releases, along with the momentum of his viral hit, “Statistics,” T.R.3 deliverers a moody and introspective body of work on his long awaited opus, Together Alone. Placing a level of self-awareness that belies his years, combined with a social commentary that touches on everything from police brutality, race relations, shady politics and fake religion, T.R.3 forces listeners to wake up.

Together Alone is fueled by T.R.3’s partnership with veteran West Coast Hip-Hop artist and producer, Ariano. Struck by T.R.3’s raw talent, Ariano reached out to the burgeoning artist with the desire to co-create something deeply honest and personal. Producing all but two tracks, and featured on most of the hooks, Ariano helped sonically bring the album to new heights with the help of his frequent collaborator, LDontheCut (deejay for Sublime with Rome), who brilliantly mixed and mastered every song.

T.R.3 and Ariano’s aspirations for Together Alone became apparent with the release of the project’s first single, “4:00:00 AM,” a moody journey in the hour between the dead of night and the dawning of a new day. T.R.3 then joined forces with the legendary Zion I, Sage One the Wise, Josh Dominguez and IMG’s DeShane Bankhead, over Ariano’s ethereal hook on ”The Whole World”—a track which captures the dichotomy of being increasingly frustrated with the world around us, while still loving life and all that it throws at you.

The album is also accompanied with two videos; one for the raw and visceral album single, “All of Me” and the other for opening track, “Audio Dope,” both of which are under the creative direction of BenjiDidIt. On “All of Me,” T.R.3 delivers a pain-filled performance as he chronicles what it really feels like when you give everything but get absolutely nothing in return. And although “Audio Dope” is filled with some boastful moments, BenjiDidIt works his visual magic to turn the narrative upside down. It’s a wild turn that actually fits the mood of the track, a bravado-laced burner that’s much deeper than it appears.

On Together Alone, T.R.3 uses his message and talent to deliver a stunning record, making it clear that purpose will always outlive trends. The 15 track LP is available now through all major digital retailers and streaming platforms through Popular Nobody, and can be streamed right here in its entirety, courtesy of RESPECT.

Stream/Download: https://foundation-media.lnk.to/TogetherAlone

T.R.3 Online:
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/tr3world
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tr3world
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djtr3
• SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tr3world

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Photo credit: Naomi The Goddess

T.R.3 of the IMG crew is a young artist on the grind from Atlanta to Cali. Fresh off his Prelude EP and viral hit “Statistics,” T.R.3 teams up with veteran West Coast producer, Ariano, for a collaborative EP, Together Alone. As a follow up to their first single, “4 AM,” T.R.3 joins forces with the legendary Zion I, IMG family member DeShane Bankhead, lyrical poet Sage One The Wise, and fresh face Josh Dominguez on the Ariano-written hook to bring you, “The Whole World,”

The sample-free track reflects the dichotomy and duality of being increasingly frustrated with the world around us, while still loving life and all that it throws at you. T.R.3’s raw verses filled with a brutal honesty flow over Ariano’s bass-heavy, hard-hitting drums, and gritty, dreamy guitar. Combined with the candid and powerful contributions of the featured artists, “The Whole World” welcomes you into T.R.3’s universe. Stream the track above, courtesy of RESPECT.

T.R.3 Online:
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tr3world
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djtr3
• SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/tr3world

Twitter:
• T.R.3: https://twitter.com/tr3world
• Zion I: https://twitter.com/ZIONI
• Ariano: https://twitter.com/arianomusic
• Sage One the Wise: https://twitter.com/sageonethewise
• Josh Dominguez: https://twitter.com/domin116
• DeShane Bankhead: https://twitter.com/deshxnebxnkhexd

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