Trapland Pat
Trapland Pat | |
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 Menard in 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Patterson Menard |
| Born | c. 1999 (age 24–25) Deerfield Beach, Florida, US |
| Genres | Hip hop, trap |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Labels | Bang Biz Entertainment, Alamo Records |
Patterson Menard (born c. 1999), better known by his stage name Trapland Pat, is an American rapper.
Early life[edit]
Menard was born c. 1999, 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for Indiana State University, where he played cornerback and wide receiver for the Sycamores, until his scholarship was revoked in 2018.[2]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[edit]
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 "Big Business".[11] In August, he and Luh Tyler were features on BLP Kosher's Bars Mitzvah.[12]
References[edit]
- ^ ""Without Florida, Who Am I?": An Interview With Trapland Pat". Passion of the Weiss. 2021-05-27. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ Stories, Local (2021-05-27). "Meet Trapland Pat - Voyage MIA Magazine | Miami City Guide". voyagemia.com. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ Ju, Shirley (2022-06-08). "Meet Trapland Pat, The 'Trapnificent' Artist On Fredo Bang's Bang Biz Imprint". AllHipHop. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ Baig, Nishat (2022-03-23). "Trapland Pat Talks Working With Alamo & Fredo Bang, New Single 'Hellcat' Ft. Eli Fross & Upcoming Project". The Knockturnal. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ "Trapland Pat Releases Impressive Major-Label Debut \'Trapnificent\': Stream". Stereogum. 2022-06-09. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ Pierre, Alphonse. "Trapland Pat: Trapnificent". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ Lafontant, Olivier. "Trapland Pat Can't Take His Foot Off the Gas Just Yet". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ Cho, Regina. "Trapland Pat spoils his date in new "Woo" music video". REVOLT. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ "Trapland Pat Releases New Mixtape 'Professor Trap': Listen". Stereogum. 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ "Listen to Trapland Pat's star-studded new tape Professor Trap". The FADER. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ Callas, Brad. "Trapland Pat Taps Rick Ross for New "Big Business" Remix and Video". Complex. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ A, Aron (2023-08-05). "BLP Kosher Waves The Broward County Flag Proudly On Debut Album "Bars Mitzvah"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2024-06-22.