Reviews/Interviews
"A large part of a rap song’s success is the rapper’s ability to marry the right lyric to the right production. Tre Houston does just that with this latest single ["What Happened? (Movin')"] from his debut LP, Unorthodox. Tre’s vocal inflections, tempo changes, and clarity in enunciation make this tune even more appealing to mass audiences. The result is a hot radio and club track that distinguishes him as an artist with rapping skills, and not just a guy who raps. This track is worth the download. Get it today."
"'Unique' might be a more apt word to describe the artist himself, rather than the title "Unorthodox". It's what to be expected from a 6'4, white rapper that was born Rowland Wickes Folensbee III. But you can delve deeper into his psyche by reading his own insight on the blog he uses to self-promote (trehouston.blogspot.com) if you so choose. Southern rap gets a lot of guff for not being lyrical but Tre Houston aims to tear down those preconceptions by likening himself to such skillful emcees as Brother Ali, Common and Lupe Fiasco. While those are high standards, Tre does manage to bring a different style than the typical sound you are accustomed to from the Lone Star state by dropping an upbeat album without being needlessly misogynistic or gangsterous. Tre kicks off the album with "The City" and immediately the listener is introduced to an upbeat..."
Justin 'Tha Shiznute' Chandler - RapReviews.com
"I like this single by Nashville-based hip-hop artist Tre Houston called "Home". It's a fun joint that has a nice blend of underground and commercial-ish hip hop flavor. The strings make it a lil commercial but the drum pattern brings us to the underground side and Tre's bars can go either way but they're tight. I also like that the track isn't overly produced, it's just right for me. "Home" is off Tre Houston's EP called "Live From Nowhere"."
"Home" Single Review - Sugar Cayne Music
Tre Houston Interview with Death Chamberz Music
Feature Interview with Towermix Online Magazine
Feature Interview with Belmont Vision Newspaper
Television/Movie Features
Song "Vegas" featured in the debut episode of national cable network The CW's reality show "Plain Jane".
The CW Television Network: Plain Jane
Songs "Vegas", "Let's Get Crazy", "Pretty Mama", "All Over The World" featured in the 5 episodes of national cable network The CW's reality show "Remodeled".
The CW Television Network: Remodeled
Song "Vegas" featured in Suave advertising campaign featuring Sofia Vergara and Theodore Leaf
Song "Vegas" featured on NBC Sports
Song "Vegas" featured on CBS Sports
Song "Pretty Mama" featured in the second episode of Netflix's original series "Hemlock Grove".
Song "Pretty Mama" featured in Turbo Kick workout DVD.
Song "Pretty Mama" featured in the ABC Family original film
"Christmas Bounty"
Song "Pretty Mama" featured in VH1's television show "Single Ladies".
Song "All Over The World" featured in USA's television show "Rush".
Song "It's Real" featured in Showtime's television show "House of Lies".
Song "Let's Get Crazy" featured in Fox's television show "Glee".
Country song "Apple Pie Moonshine" co-written by Tre Houston featured in multiple episodes of WGN's television show "Outlaw Country".
Song "Pretty Mama" featured in Fox's "Empire"
Song "Let's Get Crazy" featured in CBS' "Stalker"
Song "Let's Get Crazy" featured in ABC's "Blood & Oil"
Two video performance features on Pivot TV and Joseph Gordon-Levitt's new show "HitRECord on TV"
Awards/Achievements
Endee Magazine Artist of the Week April 2013
International Songwriting Competition Semi-Finalist 2013
Winner of the Belmont University Urban/Pop Showcase
Urban/Pop Feature of the Belmont University Best Of The Best Showcase
Awarded Muse's Muse "Club Song of the Year" 2008 for the song "What Happened? (Movin')"
Product Features
"HITRECORD ON TV: Music From Season 1"
Featuring Tre Houston on "Trash" and "The Otherside"
Song "Let's Get Crazy" featured as in-store demo song for the
"iKick501" Speaker Docking Station
Song "Storm Warning" featured in
2011 Backside 5 Clothing Promo Video
Sponsored by Backside 5 Clothing
Sponsored by Luvin Feelin Clothing