Travis Cave (born July 14, 1991), better known by his stage name Trap Beckham, is an American

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recording artist from

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. He is best known for his single "Birthday Chick".

Early life

Beckham began writing music when he was eight years old and began recording at age 12 with a tape recorder his mother gave him. He began using software to record music age 14 and in high school began promoting his music with a small group of promoters he created. He is influenced by

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Career

Beckham began his career on the local music scene in Jacksonville. Two of his singles, "Top of the Line" and "Ohh She Thick", helped launch his career after winning numerous awards and touring the local college scene. During his early career he earned the nickname "The Golden Boy of the Hood." Beckham released his single "Top of the Line" in 2012. The song was on his mixtape ''7.14.12'' and featured Young Cash. ''7.14.12'' was one of three mixtapes released on his birthday, July 14, and is now part of a mixtape collection with him releasing a new one on the same day each year. He has also earned Artist, Song, Mixtape, and Performer of the year from Duval Diamond Awards in each year between 2012 and 2015. Beckham signed with

Def Jam Recordings Def Jam Recordings (also simply known as Def Jam) is an American multinational record label owned by Universal Music Group. It is based in Manhattan, New York City, specializing predominantly in hip hop, contemporary R&B, soul and pop. The l ...

in 2016 and also released the single "Birthday Chick". The song was compared to Juvenile's "

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" by HotNewHipHop. "Birthday Chick" was featured on Season 1 Episode 8 of HBO's series

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. In October 2017, Beckham released his debut EP with

called ''Life is Lit''. It featured his single "Lil Booties Matter" and skits by D.C. Young Fly.

Discography

Mixtapes

Singles

EPs

References

External links

Trap Beckham official website

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