Keith "Tryfle" Hudson
| Tryfle | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Keith Hudson |
| Also known as | Tryfle, Keith "Tryfle" Hudson, Tryfe, Lost Son |
| Born | December 6, 1984 |
| Origin | Cambria Heights, Queens, New York US |
| Genres |
East Coast rap Hip hop Pop rap |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | The Nu Breed Music Group |
| Website | Official Web Site and Official Tryfle Myspace Page |
Keith Hudson Jr (born December 6, 1984), better known by his stage name Tryfle, is an American rapper signed to The Nu Breed Music Group. He is the youngest son of reggae artist Keith Hudson.
Biography
Born on December 6, 1984, in Cambria Heights, New York, Keith "Tryfle" Hudson is the son of legendary reggae artist Keith Hudson, who was widely known in the reggae circuit between the late 1960s and the early 1980s. Having been around music his whole life and experiencing different genres, he is now carving his own place in the hip-hop circuit.
Tryfle is signed to The Nu Breed Music Group and is managed by label owner and president Anthony "Fate" Lynch. He was the first artist signed to The Nu Breed Music Group after a chance meeting after a performance at their college in 2004, releasing “Better Than You” later that year. The first full-length album released by The Nu Breed Music Group was Tryfle's 12/6/84 in December 2004 to much critical acclaim.
In 2007 Tryfle alongside The Nu Breed Music Group were semi-finalists in the disc makers Independent Music World Music Series. That year he wase also featured on hiphopglobal.com.Hip Hop Global Article In January 2008 he alongside Th Nu Breed was the first act featured on Ifyoulove.net, a music-related website that showcases the talents emerging on the scene. spotlight article
A Nu Breed compilation album The Nu Breed : Chapter 1', which showcases the talents of all the Nu Breed artists, is planned to be released in the second quarter of 2008. The Nu Breed Music Group recently created a website that keeps up to date with what is going on in the group Official site.
Musical style
Tryfle's music is derived from personal experiences, WITH a laid-back rapid-fire flow, similar to the likes of Rakim, Nas, Big Pun, Eminem, and Kool G Rap. Those who meet him become quickly infatuated with his talent.
"When you hear my words, you hear a troubled boy in a mans body. Hes tormented by the past but optimistic of the future. I want to touch those that dont have anything and show them Im here for them. I'm their voice, I'm speaking for them."Myspace Page
Future
Tryfle is currently working many projects for 2008.
- The long awaited Lost Son album is set to be released later on this year on The Nu Breed Music Group and currently has production by Anthony "Fate" Lynch, JG among others
- The "Lost in Translation" Mixtape that will serve as a prequel to the "Lost Son" album
- He is also featured on the Nu Breed compilation album The Nu Breed: Chapter 1, which showcases the talents of all the Nu Breed artists; it is planned to be released within the second quarter of 2008.
Discography
- 2003: Dead Poet Society
- 2004: Tryfle: 12/6/84
- 2005: Tryfle: Problem Child
- 2006: The Nu Breed: Problem Child 2.5: The Nu Breed Remix
- 2008: Lost in Translation
- 2008: Lost Son
Awards
Garageband Awards
Track of the Day on 9Mar2008 in Hip Hop
Best Programming in Hip Hop, week of 24Mar2008
Best Production in Hip Hop, week of 3Mar2008
Best Melody in Hip Hop, week of 25Feb2008
Best Melody in Hip Hop, week of 3Mar2008
Best Melody in Hip Hop, week of 24Mar2008
Best Mood in Hip Hop, week of 25Feb2008
Best Mood in Hip Hop, week of 3Mar2008
Best Mood in Hip Hop, week of 24Mar2008