Spotlight Monday: Trill Xoe

Producers are never given the flowers they deserve, despite the fact that they are the life and structure behind the music. Creating, chopping and assembling melodies and beats to the fitting lyrics and flow are not easy tasks, especially when you produce and write like Trill Xoe. Babalola, popularly known as Trill Xoe is a musician and producer known for his electric beats and enticing melodies for some of the industries favs, as well as in his own music. 

Dropping his first single and project in 2018, the growth is evident in mainly the artists he’s worked with, as his work and talent has always been extremely on par. His melodies and beats are extremely versatile. On his first project, “Blood, Sweat and Tears,” he opens it up with a song by the same name which is a melancholy Rnb tune, slipping further into a more melodious hip hop rap sound with “Dipping like snow” and “Greatest” before jumping into a more afro beat sound with “Grind,” eventually ending on a romantic note with “Love like this.”

Trill came up with the likes of PsychoYP, Azanti and Zilla Oaks, starting while he was in university, working hard to establish his sound and talent in the industry, leading him to the release of countless classic singles. Trill is also part of the 44db collective, a group of exceptionally talented artists and producers who push and support each other unconditionally. This support and love have shown in his increasing partnership with big names such as Amaraae, Santi, Boj, Wani and PrettyboyD-O.

Trill continues to release quality music with no limit on the genre or mood evoking nature of the tunes. As for his artistry, I cannot say there is a particular tempo, or genre he prefers more as his music often tends to be a blend between chaotic beats and smooth melodies. Even playing around with some grime on “How to Act.” However, dubbing him a lover boy is not far off, as the subject of a lot of his songs are often romantic interests or stories.

You never know what to expect next from Trill Xoe, the abundance of talent comes flowing out irrespective of genre, collaboration or lyrics. So, sit back, relax and keep your eye on him as you bump some of his music!

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