Self-Released LA Rap Artist Stops In Newport During National Tour

Trizz

Trizz plays a special show on board Mojo Yachts Oct. 25

Meet Trizz, a self-released rapper from the Inland Empire. He became a fan of music at a very young age and even started singing at the tender age of nine. He is currently on tour with Cuzzalo Ink and Brotha Lynch Hung’s – The Sicc Of Da Industry Tour with a stop in Newport Beach on Oct. 25 performing at Mojo Yacht.

Music was Trizz’s way of escaping boredom of living in the suburbs. He turned his boredom into talent. In fact, he began producing his own very own mix-tapes and beats under the moniker, “Young Trizz.”

His self-titled debut EP depicts the journey of an independent artist paving the way for music and creating a name for himself. The OC Concert Guide had the opportunity to catch up with Trizz about his inspirations, dream collaborations and self-titled debut EP.

OCCG: How did you decide to title yourself as Trizz?
Trizz: Well my real name is Tre and back in like 2001 is when I began to “Rap” and one of my older homies called my “Young Trizzle” and as I got older, the!
name became corny so I shortened it down to “Trizz.” Nothing cool about it at all haha,

OCCG: You’re so incredibly young. What do you hope to achieve as a rapper in the long run?
Trizz: My goal is to run my own record company and sign my self in like the next 3-5 years. I want longevity and you don’t achieve that being under someone else.

OCCG: Whom have you always looked up to for musical inspiration?
Trizz: I was raised around the “west-coast”/”gangsta” sound. My inspiration came from the likes of Snoop Dogg, Dj Quik, Brotha Lynch Hung, which is who help fund and forward my career and a few other west-coast artists. I also get writing inspiration from legendary artist like Kurt Cobain, Tupac and Erykah Badu.

OCCG: If you could collaborate with any rapper, who would it be and why?
Trizz: I would collaborate with Snoop Dogg. I feel like Snoop is at the peak of his music career and I want to be able to vibe and knock out a solid record with him before he hangs it up. Like I said, I grew up on that “gangsta” sound so I want to work with all of my inspirations who paved the way for me.

OCCG: What is the significance behind your self-titled debut EP?
Trizz: The name of the EP is called “LeatherFace.” I came up with this title because for one, I’m a huge Texas Chainsaw Massacre fan but besides that, on this record, I present my self as two people, a “gangsta” and a “killa.” I give you a bit of smooth sounding, chill vibes with a mix of that hardcore, raw vibe. On the cover, its 2 faces, half of my face and half of somebody else’s face.

OCCG: What do you want for your listeners to gain out of your latest album, “Written in Smoke?” What was it like working with producer AC3?
Trizz: That album was reminder that I will not hold my tongue. I will say what ever, how ever, no matter how bad it sounds. I want my fans to know what’s going on in my head, so I paint pictures with words, some good some bad but its real and that above all is what’s important to me.

OCCG: What was it like for you to appear alongside Tech N9ne amongst others at the Independent Powerhouse Tour?
Trizz: Life changing. Going on tour with 2 of my favorite artist was literally a dream come true. I can’t say I didn’t expect it. I worked really hard to get where I am and that tour made me realize that anything is possible for me at this point. I’m only 22 years on and I’m already on a tour bus with Tech N9ne and Brotha Lynch Hung…unbelievable.

OCCG: What are you most looking forward to at your upcoming show in Newport Beach?
Trizz: Mosh pits and crazy fans causing chaos. haha