Trapland Pat Explained
Patterson Menard (born), better known by his stage name Trapland Pat, is an American rapper.
Early life
Menard was born, in Deerfield Beach, Florida, a first generation born Haitian American. He grew up listening to other Florida rappers, and his older brother freestyled. He began rapping at age 13. He played football in high school, trying to play for the Miami Hurricanes.[1] He received a scholarship for Indiana State University, where he played cornerback and wide receiver for the Sycamores, until his scholarship was revoked in 2018.[2]
Career
After leaving Indiana State, Menard moved back to Deerfield Beach to pursue rapping. After gaining notoriety from the song "Big Business", he signed to Fredo Bang's Bing Biz Entertainment.[3]
In early 2022, Menard was signed to Todd Moscowitz's Alamo Records.[4] In June, he released his major-label debut mixtape Trapnificent, which contained features from Fredo Bang, Mozzy and Big30.[5] Pitchfork rated the album a 7.0.[6] Shortly after, he took a break from music to focus on his mental health.[7] He came back in December with the song "Woo".[8]
In June 2023, Menard released the mixtape Professor Trap, which contained features from Tee Grizzley, Luh Tyler, Fredo Bang and Lil Toe.[9] [10] It also featured Rick Ross in a remix to his hit song "Big Business".[11] In August, he and Luh Tyler were features on BLP Kosher's Bars Mitzvah.[12]
Discography
Mixtapes
Extended plays
Notes and References
- Web site: 2021-05-27 . "Without Florida, Who Am I?": An Interview With Trapland Pat . 2024-06-22 . Passion of the Weiss . en-US.
- Web site: Stories . Local . 2021-05-27 . Meet Trapland Pat - Voyage MIA Magazine Miami City Guide . 2024-06-22 . voyagemia.com . en-US.
- Web site: Ju . Shirley . 2022-06-08 . Meet Trapland Pat, The 'Trapnificent' Artist On Fredo Bang's Bang Biz Imprint . 2024-06-22 . AllHipHop . en-US.
- Web site: Baig . Nishat . 2022-03-23 . Trapland Pat Talks Working With Alamo & Fredo Bang, New Single 'Hellcat' Ft. Eli Fross & Upcoming Project . 2024-06-22 . The Knockturnal . en-US.
- Web site: 2022-06-09 . Trapland Pat Releases Impressive Major-Label Debut \'Trapnificent\': Stream . 2024-06-22 . Stereogum . en.
- Web site: Pierre . Alphonse . Trapland Pat: Trapnificent . 2024-06-22 . Pitchfork . en-US.
- Web site: Lafontant . Olivier . Trapland Pat Can't Take His Foot Off the Gas Just Yet . 2024-06-22 . Miami New Times . en.
- Web site: Cho . Regina . Trapland Pat spoils his date in new "Woo" music video . 2024-06-22 . REVOLT.
- Web site: 2023-06-05 . Trapland Pat Releases New Mixtape 'Professor Trap': Listen . 2024-06-22 . Stereogum . en.
- Web site: Listen to Trapland Pat’s star-studded new tape Professor Trap . 2024-06-22 . The FADER . en.
- Web site: Callas . Brad . Trapland Pat Taps Rick Ross for New "Big Business" Remix and Video . 2024-06-22 . Complex . en-us.
- Web site: A . Aron . 2023-08-05 . BLP Kosher Waves The Broward County Flag Proudly On Debut Album "Bars Mitzvah" . 2024-06-22 . HotNewHipHop . en.
- Web site: Spotify – Trapland Pat – Exit 41. July 30, 2019.
- Web site: Spotify – Trapland Pat – Pak Man. October 30, 2019.
- Web site: Spotify – Trapland Pat – Interstate Baby. May 16, 2020.
- Web site: Spotify – Trapland Pat – 2020 Vision. November 19, 2020.
- Web site: Spotify – Trapland Pat – Thru Da Door. April 16, 2021.
- Web site: Spotify – Trapland Pat – Trapnificent. June 9, 2022.
- Web site: Spotify – Trapland Pat – Professor Trap. June 2, 2023.
- Web site: Spotify – Trapland Pat – Pre Heat. May 12, 2019.