Trent The Hooligan Is Back With GL!M
Trent The Hooligan, the son of a pastor, was born in Atlanta but was raised between Florida and North Carolina. Trent is living proof that the South still has something to say. OutKast and UGK expanded his imagination, and Trent turned his natural knack for words to make influential rap music that speaks to the world’s complex truths without ever preaching to the listener (like his father does). Trent leads by example, sharing stories of injustice and adversity to create music that inspires a new generation of listeners.
His first musical appearance came in 2017 when he appeared on the south Korean-born Raleigh native Sangstaa track titled “YeaiKno.” He made his solo debut shortly after releasing “Purple People,” featuring MIA Gladstone. The music video for the single was his first ever, and since then, it has received +17k views on it. Ever since the video, Trent has released 18 singles and has a successful debut project called Medusa. Before his debut was released, he dropped an EP, “B4imetu: A Prelude to Medusa”, in 2018. After a positive response from his fans and peers, “Medusa” was finally released in 2019 and was a great display of Trent’s musical ceiling, which shows to be very high. He stands out, whether it’s his appearance, lyrical content, or beat choice. I’m a massive fan of his beat choice and how he significantly tailors his flow to each instrumental he uses. I would love to see a collaboration with Trent and someone like Isaiah Rashad or West$ide Boogie.
The newest Varick Street (Def Jam affiliate) signee Trent The Hooligan announced he would be dropping a new album on April 18th, and he would be calling it “AllGasNoBrakez”. The first song to be released from the album was “GL!M”, and it features NyBanga. His distinctive style and voice- a (southern accent) — is a highlight of his sound, but it truly stands out on “GL!M”. Another highlight of the single happens to be NyBanga, who happens to be singing and composing the song’s hook. He showcases his lyrical ability on this track and shows why he is next up. Check out the EP and follow Trent on all social media platforms! I also got a chance to ask Trent a couple of questions! Check out the interview I did with Trent below as well.
Interview With Trent The Hooligan
Q. With your father being a pastor, how does he feel about the music you make?
“Yeah, I think at first he was like, what the fuck? Haha, also, you know, when you are young making music, you tend to talk about a lot of crazy shit; I used to rap about some crazy out of-pocket ass shit, then I think as I started to gain more attention and matured a little a bit he began to understand it more I think the generational gap is a huge part of it too. But over time, he could see why what I do is important. He and my mom have become super supportive of my career and now love what I do. But at first, I think my dad was shell-shocked at first for sure.”
Q. We know you got “All Gas No Breaks” on the horizon, but looking beyond that, do you have anything specifically planned for the future? What else can we expect from Trent The Hooligan for 2023?
“All Gas No Breaks is the slogan, but it’s more of a warning, too; feel me? I’m not letting up, and I’m not going away like I did after the single Medusa; I think I grew into the artist I wanted to be and really developed. so we’re not stopping after this album. I’m going to keep putting shit out and continuing to impact the world with my music and continue growing my family, which happens to be my fanbase. I will be putting a good amount of shit out, not just music; we’re doing some really dope shit that I can’t announce now, but I will be announcing later.”
Q. What has been the most challenging part of this musical journey with this album, and what has been the most rewarding?
“The most challenging and rewarding is the same answer for me - growth. The growing pains, nobody grows within comfort; I went through a lot of shit. Death in the family, heartbreaks, and many things that made me a better person today. I watched God put the right blessings in my life through the pain I experienced. Growth is the pain and the blessing in disguise, know what I mean? I would go to bed making this album and pray that God placed the right things and people in my life throughout this journey, and I have watched him pull me through the fucking ringer and bring me out on the other side a better person. If you are reading this and are going through something, just know that, in many ways, that’s a good thing because you will be better at the end of it all. Nobody ever grew while they were comfortable.”
