Before the Trap: Nights in Tarzana
Before the Trap: Nights in Tarzana is the seventh mixtape by American recording artist Chris Brown in collaboration with his OHB group; it was released on April 29, 2016.[1] The mixtape contains appearances from rappers of his OHB collective and others, such as Kevin Gates, Hoody Baby, Young Blacc, Young Lo, Dee Cosey, Tyga, Section Boyz, Quavo, Gangsta Robb, Keeis Stackz, Tracy T, Ryan Toby, Lyrica, Young Thug, Young Jeezy.[2][3]
Before The Trap: Nights In Tarzana | ||||
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Mixtape by Chris Brown, OHB | ||||
Released | April 29, 2016 | |||
Recorded | 2015-16 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 71:40 | |||
Label | CBE | |||
Chris Brown, OHB chronology | ||||
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Background
The mixtape was announced on April 27 by Brown on Twitter, later announcing his European One Hell of a Nite Tour, the documentary Welcome to My Life, and the publication of his single "Grass Ain't Greener".[4][5][6][7]
Composition
Musically, the 19-track tape sound has been described as mainly a darker trap sound, with poppy, DJ Mustard-esque songs to some mid-tempo R&B love songs that fill the in-between, with Chris Brown performances that vary from mainly his rapping to his singing.[8][9]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Shut Down" (featuring Hoody Baby, Young Blacc, Young Lo, Dee Cosey) | 5:22 |
2. | "Whippin'" (featuring Section Boyz, Quavo) | 7:00 |
3. | "Socialize" (featuring Young Blacc, Young Lo, Kevin Gates) | 4:31 |
4. | "I Need Love" (featuring Hoody Baby, Young Blacc) | 4:07 |
5. | "Party Next Door" (featuring Young Blacc) | 3:51 |
6. | "Side Piece" | 3:34 |
7. | "Freed Up" | 3:29 |
8. | "Big Dreams" (featuring Gangsta Robb, Hoody Baby) | 3:49 |
9. | "Roller Coaster" (featuring Keeis Stackz, Hoody Baby, Tracy T) | 3:45 |
10. | "Like I Done It Before" (just Young Lo) | 4:24 |
11. | "Actin Like This" (featuring Dee Cosey) | 3:51 |
12. | "Love Gon Go" (featuring Ryan Toby) | 4:13 |
13. | "TrapHouse Blues" (just Hoody Baby) | 3:26 |
14. | "I Lean" (featuring Tracy T, Hoody Baby) | 3:17 |
15. | "Save The Drama" (featuring Tracy T, Kevin Gates) | 3:47 |
16. | "Faded To Sade Remix" (Lyrica featuring Chris Brown) | 3:47 |
17. | "Wrist Remix" (featuring Young Thug, Young Jeezy) | 3:15 |
18. | "Rumorz" (Tyga featuring Chris Brown) | 3:24 |
19. | "Substance" (featuring Hoody Baby, Tracy T, Young LO) | 4:11 |
Total length: | 01:11:40 |
- Sample credits
- "Rumorz" samples "Rumors by Timex Social Club
References
- https://www.vibe.com/2016/04/chris-brown-ohb-before-the-trap-mixtape
- https://www.datpiff.com/Chris-Brown-OHB-Before-The-Trap-Nights-In-Tarzana-mixtape.781114.html
- https://thesource.com/2016/04/30/chris-brown-and-ohb-drop-new-mixtape-before-the-trap-nights-in-tarzana/
- "Team Breezy to Do List: 1. OHB Mixtape Drops Friday 2. Section BOYZ, QUAVO, OHB Song "Whippin" 3. New Chris Brown Single drops May 5 4. OHOAN TOUR EUROPE 5. Documentary 6. Party Your Ass Off! 7. Take Over the World!!!!!". April 26, 2016.
- "Chris Brown Readies ‘OHB’ Mixtape, New Single | Rap-Up". rap-up.com. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
- "Chris Brown Introduces You To His Crew With A New Mixtape - MTV". mtv.com. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
- "Chris Brown Says Collaborative "OHB" Mixtape Drops Friday; Followed By New Solo Single". hotnewhiphop.com. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
- https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-before-the-trap-nights-in-tarzana-new-mixtape.116388.html
- https://www.musictimes.com/articles/70389/20160502/chris-brown-ohb-before-the-trap-nights-in-tarzana-mixtape.htm