Travis Porter Explained

Travis Porter
Alias:Hard Hitters
Origin:Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Discography:Travis Porter discography
Genre:Hip hop
Years Active:2008–present
Current Members:Ali
Quez
Strap da Fool

Travis Porter is an American hip hop trio from Atlanta, Georgia. The group consists of stepbrothers Ali and Quez, and their friend Strap, who they met in middle school.[1] [2] [3] The group released the biographical film Proud to be a Problem in May 2010,[4] and signed with Jive Records to release their club-oriented debut single, "Make It Rain" in December of that year. It entered the Billboard Hot 100, along with its follow ups "Bring It Back" (remixed featuring Too Short) and "Ayy Ladies" (featuring Tyga)—the latter reached number 53 on the chart and received triple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). All three preceded the release of their debut studio album From Day 1 (2012), which peaked at number 16 on the Billboard 200. It served as their only project on a major label.[5]

Music career

Musical beginnings

Travis Porter consists of Lakeem "Ali" Grant, Donquez "Quez" Woods[6] [7] and Harold "Strap" Duncan.[8] [9] During the early years, they started out as a group called the Hard Hitters, but later changed their name to Travis Porter to increase marketability.[3] With their new name, the group toured across the United States before expanding their shows internationally. In 2008, the trio played in between cities, states, and even countries, including Kaiserslautern, Bamberg and Germany.[10] [11] Travis Porter garnered popularity through the release of their mixtapes, and expanding number of performances. To date, the group's four biggest underground hits are: "Black Boy, White Boy", "Uh Huh", "Go Shorty Go", and "All the Way Turnt Up". During the summer of 2010, the group appeared in one of Atlanta's biggest concerts, Birthday Bash[12] and on The Mo'Nique Show.[13] They even performed with Canada's own Drake at BMI's Unsigned Artist showcase in Atlanta.[14] Even though they were being unsigned, they still were working with most notable signed artists, such as Roscoe Dash, Fast Life Yungstaz and Waka Flocka Flame.[15] Travis Porter was also featured on MTV Jams Feb 5.[16] The group also received Myspace's #1 unsigned group title.[17] In 2010, the group's non-album single, "Go Shorty Go" would be entering on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop chart. They also has recently joined with the Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI). The trio was honored at the 2010s Underground Music Awards in New York City, with other well-known underground artists, such as J. Cole; along with getting nominated for the “Most Dynamic Rap Group Duo”.[18] Gucci Mane reportedly announced the interest in signing the group Travis Porter to 1017 Brick Squad Records, saying "Just give me 12-15 songs. I don't know about that other stuff. Handle your business".[19] But the group would eventually end up signing a record deal to Jive Records.[20]

2010-2012: From Day 1

On December 22, 2010, the trio released their debut single, "Make It Rain", which peaked at number 50 on the Urban radio charts and debuted on the charts at number 97 before climbing to number 46. On October 7, 2011, RCA Music Group announced the disbandment of Jive Records, along with Arista Records and J Records. With the shutdown, the group (and all other artists previously signed to these three labels) announced that they would have to release their future materials to RCA Records.[21] [22] On February 7, 2011, Travis Porter released their second single, titled "Bring It Back".

In 2012, the trio released their third single, "Ayy Ladies", a collaboration with Young Money rapper Tyga. The single peaked at number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100, and has topped the Top Heatseekers Songs charts, becoming Porter's most successful song to date.[23] The group's debut album, From Day 1 was released on May 29, 2012, under RCA Records and the group's own Porter House Music record label.[24] From Day 1 charted at number 16 on the US Billboard 200 and number 2 on the Top Rap Albums charts.

2013-present

On March 5, 2013, Travis Porter released their eleventh mixtape, titled Mr Porter.[25] [26]

On June 3, 2014, Travis Porter released their twelfth mixtape, titled Music Money Magnums 2, which is the sequel to their mixtape Music Money Magnums.[27] [28] [29]

On April 15, 2015, Travis Porter released their thirteenth mixtape, titled 3 Live Krew. Its mixtape cover is based on 2 Live Crew's critically acclaimed album As Nasty As They Wanna Be.[30] [31] [32] [33] On August 21, 2015, Travis Porter released their fourteenth mixtape, titled S.A.Q..[34] [35] [36]

On January 18, 2016 Travis Porter released their fifteenth mixtape, titled 285.[37] [38] [39]

Other ventures

Acting career

Travis Porter starred in their debut movie Red Rock, released on November 20, 2012.[40] [41]

Controversy

Roscoe Dash

The track "All the Way Turnt Up" has caused controversy with Roscoe Dash. Dash stated that he came up with the song, including the hook and the lyrics and even asked the group Travis Porter to appear on this song. Travis Porter then added this song to their mixtape, which caused fans to believe that this was not Roscoe Dash's song, but Travis Porter's. Roscoe Dash then released a remixed version to the song through his label Interscope Records, adding a verse by a fellow rapper Soulja Boy.[42]

Young Dro and Yung L.A.

The group's song, titled "Black Boy, White Boy" caused a controversy when rappers Young Dro and Yung L.A. said that the song title was initially theirs.[43]

Discography

See main article: Travis Porter discography.

Studio albums

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Travis Porter Are the Underappreciated Kings of Atlanta Party Rap . Vice.com . 2015-02-18 . 2020-04-23.
  2. Marschhauser, Brian (2010, November 30). Travis Porter Talks to benzino About Jive Deal. Web site: The Source - Travis Porter Talks to the Source About Jive Deal . 2010-11-30 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111004054626/http://www.thesource.com/articles/32482/Travis-Porter-Talks-to-The-Source-About-Jive-Deal . October 4, 2011 . mdy-all .
  3. Web site: Archived copy . September 23, 2010 . February 6, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110206003828/http://www.theriteher.com/2010/03/rap-group-travis-porter-finally-answers-the-popular-question-who-is-travis-porter-2 . dead .
  4. Lujano, J. (Artist). (2010). The Travis porter movie. [Web]. Retrieved from Web site: About : :: Travis Porter Online :: . 2010-12-08 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20101209005008/http://wearetravisporter.com/about-2/ . December 9, 2010 . mdy-all .
  5. Web site: HHALInterviews - YouTube . Hiphopatlunch.com . 2020-04-23 . January 27, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110127001058/http://hiphopatlunch.com/2010/05/bringing-you-up-to-speed-travis-porter/ . dead .
  6. Web site: Things to do - Denver Post Entertainment . Calendar.denverpost.com . 2016-05-23 . 2020-04-23.
  7. Web site: Travis Porter . Bet.com . 2020-04-23.
  8. Web site: Rob Markman . Travis Porter Arrest Stemmed From 'Honest Mistake' . https://web.archive.org/web/20140429071759/http://www.mtv.com/news/1679457/travis-porter-strap-arrested-gun-mistake/ . dead . April 29, 2014 . MTV . 2012-02-16 . 2020-04-23.
  9. Web site: Travis Porter's Strap Arrested For Gun Possession . Billboard.com . 2012-02-15 . 2020-04-23.
  10. Lujano, J. (2010, November 22). "Upcoming Tour Dates, Travis Porter". Retrieved from Web site: Upcoming Tour Dates | Travis Porter Official Website . 2010-11-22 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20101207005319/http://blog.wearetravisporter.com/?p=419 . December 7, 2010 . mdy-all .
  11. Porter House Music Group. (2010). Events. Retrieved from Web site: Events | Travis Porter Official Website . 2010-09-23 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100927082053/http://blog.wearetravisporter.com/?page_id=156 . September 27, 2010 . mdy-all .
  12. Web site: EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Travis Porter On How They Got To Birthday Bash 15 | Hot 107.9 . Hotspotatl.com . 2010-06-22 . 2020-04-23.
  13. King, V. (Photographer). (2010). travis porter live on Mo’nique perform go shorty go. [Web]. Retrieved from Web site: Travis Porter Live on Mo'nique Perform Go Shorty Go | DAILY Hip Hop and Rap Music Videos!! . 2010-09-23 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100325040507/http://keepittrill.com/videos/2010/03/travis-porter-live-monique-perform-shorty/ . March 25, 2010 . mdy-all .
  14. Web site: Drake & Travis Porter Headline BMI Unsigned Urban Showcase in Atlanta. Broadwayworld.com. April 21, 2010.
  15. Web site: Travis Porter, Waka Flocka Flame, DJ Teknikz – Streets R Us . www.wordofsouth.com . 3 February 2022 . https://archive.today/20100304225217/http://www.wordofsouth.com/2009/12/01/travis-porter-waka-flocka-flame-dj-teknikz-%E2%80%93-streets-r-us/ . 4 March 2010 . dead.
  16. Says, T. (2010, July 05). Watch Travis Porter on MTV Jams.
  17. Boyd, M. (2010, May 03). Bringing you up to speed: travis porter
  18. Horowitz, S.J. (2010, August 24). J. cole, tiye phoenix win at underground music awards
  19. Web site: Gucci Mane Wants To Sign Travis Porter To Bricksquad! "Just Give Me 12-15 Songs. I Dont Know About That Other Stuff. Handle Your Business" + Speaks On Waka Flocka & Performance | Video . Worldstarhiphop.com . 2010-10-03 . 2020-04-23.
  20. Web site: Travis Porter Signs To Jive Records . Vibe.com . 2010-11-29 . 2020-04-23.
  21. Web site: RCA's New Executive Team Named Under CEO Peter Edge Amid Layoffs (Update) . Billboard.biz . 2011-08-23 . 2012-04-09.
  22. Web site: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more! . FMQB . 2012-04-09.
  23. Web site: [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=travis porter|chart=all}} Top 100 Music Hits, Top 100 Music Charts, Top 100 Songs & The Hot 100 ]. Billboard.com . 2012-04-09.
  24. Web site: Ryon. Sean. Travis Porter Announce Release Date And Title Of Debut LP. HipHopDX.com. March 23, 2012. March 22, 2012.
  25. Web site: Mr. Porter Mixtape by Travis Porter Hosted by DJ Teknikz, DJ Self & DJ Ill Will . Datpiff.com . 2020-04-23 . September 24, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924042810/http://www.datpiff.com/Travis-Porter-Mr-Porter-mixtape.462897.html . dead .
  26. Web site: Travis Porter - Mr. Porter Mixtape Hosted by DJ Teknikz, DJ Self, DJ Ill Will! . Livemixtapes.com . 2020-04-23.
  27. Web site: Music, Money, Magnums 2 Mixtape by Travis Porter Hosted by DJ Teknikz, DJ Scream & DJ Drama . Datpiff.com:80 . 2020-04-23 . September 24, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150924050028/http://www.datpiff.com/Travis-Porter-Music-Money-Magnums-2-mixtape.611977.html . dead .
  28. Web site: Travis Porter - Music Money Magnums 2 . Hotnewhiphop.com . 2014-06-03 . 2020-04-23.
  29. Web site: Travis Porter - Music Money Magnums 2 - DJ Teknikz, DJ Scream, DJ Drama . Livemixtapes.com . 2020-04-23.
  30. Web site: 3 Live Krew Mixtape by Travis Porter Hosted by Street Execs . Datpiff.com:80 . 2015-04-15 . 2020-04-23 . September 9, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150909161754/http://www.datpiff.com/Travis-Porter-3-Live-Krew-mixtape.702397.html . dead .
  31. Web site: 3 Live Krew . Hotnewhiphop.com . 2015-04-15 . 2020-04-23.
  32. Web site: Travis Porter - 3 Live Krew Mixtape Hosted by Street Execs! . Livemixtapes.com . 2015-04-15 . 2020-04-23.
  33. Web site: Travis Porter Talk '3 Live Krew' Mixtape, the Glory of Freaknik, Missed Uncle Luke Collabo & Mall Twerk Sessions [EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] |website=Theboombox.com |date=April 17, 2015 |access-date=2020-04-23].
  34. Web site: S.A.Q. Mixtape by Travis Porter . Datpiff.com . 2015-08-21 . 2020-04-23 . August 23, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150823234650/http://www.datpiff.com/Travis-Porter-SAQ-mixtape.730120.html . dead .
  35. Web site: S.A.Q . Hotnewhiphop.com . 2015-08-22 . 2020-04-23.
  36. Web site: Travis Porter - S.A.Q.! . Livemixtapes.com . 2015-08-21 . 2020-04-23.
  37. Web site: 285 . M.datpiff.com . 2016-01-18 . 2020-04-23 . March 13, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160313100119/https://m.datpiff.com/tape/760968 . dead .
  38. Web site: 285 . Hotnewhiphop.com . 2016-01-18 . 2020-04-23.
  39. Web site: Travis Porter - 285 Mixtape Hosted by DJ E.Sudd, DJ X-Rated! . Livemixtapes.com . 2016-01-18 . 2020-04-23.
  40. Web site: Travis Porter - Red Rock/From Day 1 Documentary: Quez, Strap, Ali, Thais Bermudez, Ryan Lightbourn, Ryan Lightbourn: Movies & TV . Amazon.com . November 20, 2012 . 2020-04-23.
  41. Web site: RED ROCK - Official Movie Trailer Starring Travis Porter (Coming Nov 20th) . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/jw9EaGMujCc . 2021-12-21 . live. . 2012-10-23 . 2020-04-23.
  42. Web site: Shaheem Reid . Travis Porter Are 'Killing' Indie Scene With Proud To Be A Problem . https://web.archive.org/web/20100616213107/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1641410/20100611/porter_travis.jhtml . dead . June 16, 2010 . MTV . 2010-06-11 . 2020-04-23.
  43. Williford, Fredrickus. "Travvvy! Travis Porter From ATL to the World." Ezine Articles 6 March 2010

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