TRP.P

TRP.P
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Years active2017–present
Members
  • Truss
  • pHoenix Pagliacci

TRP.P (pronounced "trippy"[1]) are a Canadian R&B and hip hop duo from Toronto, Ontario.[2] The duo consists of producer Truss and singer-songwriter pHoenix Pagliacci.[3][4][5]

The duo released their debut EP, titled TRP.P, in 2017 and their debut album, titled 2TRP.P, in 2019.[6] Their debut album received positive reviews from music critics, such as Exclaim!,[7] and NOW Magazine named the album the 10th best Toronto album of 2019.[8]

History

Formed in the summer of 2017, TRP.P's debut self-titled EP was released in 2017.[9] At the time, Pagliacci was also a member of Canadian hip hop group, The Sorority.[9] In 2018, Truss produced a track ("On Me") for The Sorority's debut album, Pledge.[10]

In early 2019, Pagliacci left The Sorority to focus on TRP.P.[3] The duo then released their debut album 2TRP.P in 2019, which was preceded by the singles “Love, Calm Down” and "Heart's Last Call".[11][12]

In January 2020, they released a music video for their song "Chakra Con", directed by Lu Asfaha.[13] In February 2020, they performed at the 20th annual Toronto's Wavelength Winter Festival.[14]

In July 2020, they released a new single titled "Tell Me"; CBC Music called the track "a beautiful ode to reaching out to those in crisis and checking in with loved ones."[15] Later that month, they performed at the Guelph's Hillside Homeside's online music festival.[16]

Personal life

The duo are romantically involved and, as of 2020, they are engaged.[17] In an interview with Xtra, the couple discussed the importance of LGBT representation in hip hop; Truss identifies as transgender, while Pagliacci identifies as queer.[18]

Discography

Studio albums

  • 2TRP.P (2019)

EPs

  • TRP.P (2017)

Singles

  • “Love, Calm Down” (2019)
  • "Heart's Last Call" (2019)
  • "Chakra Con" (2019)

References

  1. ^ Murphy, Sarah (July 11, 2019). "Toronto Duo TRP.P Premiere New Single "Heart's Last Call"". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2020-03-18.
  2. ^ "TRP.P share the moody "Chakra Con"". The FADER. Retrieved 2020-03-18.
  3. ^ a b "It's TRP.P: pHoenix Pagliacci and Truss Get Their Soul-Jazz R&B On". exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2020-03-18.
  4. ^ "TRP.P talks queer love in R&B and hip hop". Xtra Magazine. Retrieved 2020-03-18.
  5. ^ Trapunski, Samantha Edwards, Richard (2020-02-05). "Three Toronto couples on what it's like to make music with your partner". NOW Magazine. Retrieved 2020-03-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ Trapunski, Richard (2019-09-18). "10 new albums to hear from Toronto musicians this fall". NOW Magazine. Retrieved 2020-03-18.
  7. ^ Patrick, Ryan B. (September 5, 2019). "Album Review: TRP.P 2TRP.P". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2020-03-18.
  8. ^ Trapunski, Kelsey Adams, Kevin Ritchie, Samantha Edwards, Claudia McNeilly, Michelle da Silva, Chaka V. Grier, Michael Rancic, Richard (2019-12-20). "The best Toronto albums of 2019". NOW Magazine. Retrieved 2020-03-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ a b "TRP.P - First Play Live Session". CBC Music.
  10. ^ "The Sorority Breaks Down Love And Lust In New Single "On Me" [Premiere]". Okayplayer. 2018-03-28. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
  11. ^ Trapunski, Richard (2019-05-24). "TRP.P give an 80s soul classic a 2019 Toronto makeover". NOW Magazine. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
  12. ^ "Toronto duo TRP.P flip 80s R&B bliss on "Love, Calm Down"". The FADER. Retrieved 2020-03-18.
  13. ^ Slingerland, Calum (January 24, 2020). "TRP.P Drop Video for "Chakra Con"". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
  14. ^ Gregory, Allie (January 9, 2020). "Toronto's Wavelength Winter Festival Reveals 20th Anniversary Lineup". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
  15. ^ "Ralph, Helena Deland, TRP.P and more: songs you need to hear this week". CBC Music. July 22, 2020.
  16. ^ Slingerland, Calum. "TRP.P Return with New Song "Tell Me"". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
  17. ^ "Three Toronto couples on what it's like to make music with your partner". NOW Magazine. 2020-02-05. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
  18. ^ "TRP.P talks queer love in R&B and hip hop". Xtra Magazine. Retrieved 2020-08-31.