Ryan Trey (born 27 March 1999), is an

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R&B rapper, singer, and songwriter. He gained mainstream recognition following the commercial release of his single "Mutual Butterflies" in 2018.

Early life

Trey was born on March 27, 1999, in

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, Missouri and raised in a musical environment. He started writing and recording songs during his teenage years.

Career

Ryan began sharing songs online in high school and released his debut mixtape, ''EIGHT24'', in 2017. The eight-song project included the single "Real," which was Trey's first track to reach a national audience. Ryan Trey first gained attention with the release of his breakout single, ''"Mutual Butterflies''," in 2018. The track showcases his smooth vocal delivery and quickly garnered millions of streams on various platforms. In 2018, Ryan Trey released his debut album, "''August"'', an album that established his presence in the music scene. The project received positive reviews for its cohesive sound and mature themes, exploring love, ambition, and personal growth. His single ''"Nowhere to Run"'', featuring

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, was released in March 2019, accompanied by a music video.

''A 64 East Saga''

Ryan Trey collaborated with

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''Streets Say You Miss Me''

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Musical style and influences

Ryan Trey's music is characterized by its blend of melodic

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and R&B, often featuring soulful beats and introspective lyrics. He cites a wide range of influences, including artists like

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, and

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, whose music has shaped his artistic approach and lyrical style. Many

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have praised his style of music.

Discography

Mixtapes

* ''EIGHT24 (2017)''

Album

* ''August'' (2018) * ''A 64 East Saga'' * ''Streets Say You Miss Me (2023)'' * ''Streets Say You Still Miss Me - Deluxe Edition (2023)''

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ryan, Trey 1999 births Living people Rappers from St. Louis 21st-century American male singers 21st-century American rappers 21st-century African-American male rappers 21st-century American male rappers African-American male singer-songwriters American male singer-songwriters American hip-hop singers American contemporary R&B singers