Biography

Christian music has become a breeding ground for saints stomping for Jesus and Birmingham Records’ newest artist Tre.. the III is taking his place in Gods’ army. Debuting his album On the III, what Tre.. is introducing is an inspirational Christian rap that wins souls and crosses all age barriers. Coming from Birmingham, Alabama (the ‘Ham’), Tre.. grew up in a sanctified home where God’s rule was the house rule. He believes that his life’s roadmap was written early on. He got saved at age four and from that point was destined to be more than someone who warmed the pew at church. Tre.. loved music and began rapping when he was 12. He wasn’t influenced by the mainstream hip hop scene. He couldn’t spit a verse from LL Cool J or even name one of his biggest hits. His love, instead, for Christian rap was born from listening to his music idols Toby Mack and DC Talk, who are known pioneers in Christian music. Affirmation wouldn’t come later until he began to work and share the stage with greats like Kirk Franklin, Cee Cee Winans, Jars of Clay and more. Like few kids in this age, Tre.. grew up in a two parent home and like most boys, loved sports. He was an exceptional athlete and was even recruited to play college football. This was his dream. He loved God and believed it was his will to go on to becoming a successful athlete. This dream came to an end when an injury sidelined him. Tre.. was lost and became transformed into someone who had it all on the outside, but crumbling on the inside. When his life began to spiral downward and dreams of suicide kept him awake at night, Tre.. knew his life needed a turn for the better. It had been a long time since he and God had an understanding and at some point they’d square up. Tre.. credits a close friend who saw his pain and encouraged him to renew his relationship with God. Listening to the passion and urgency in his lyrics, On the III is a moving and life-changing album. Tre.. is not just a musician, he’s also a minister with a message (Tre.. preached his first sermon at age ten). He says, “If folks aren’t getting their life changed, I’m wasting my time.” Tre..s music has become his ministry. He added his songwriting and production skills to several of the tracks and teamed with producers John Nettlesbey, Jimmy Varner and Ernest Echols to fine tune the album. The remake of DC Talks’ Jesus Freaks was a must have on the album. The rap/rock song mocks those who think being all out for God is not normal. Tre.. also makes his presence known with the soon-to-be hit I’m Here and on the debut single, the soul soothing rap worship song, All I Need Is You. Even a Godly man needs a companion so Tre.. chose Christ-Like Girl to minister to the singles. “Music is the hook, but when the music stops it’s about winning souls,” says Tre. On the III is a collaboration of 15 tracks of soul-winning songs to soothe the heart and mind. Tre credits his mission in life to mend the broken and unify the Body of Christ. He says, “What God did for me, He will do for you. It’s more than just music…its ministry." It’s All GOD