Patterson Menard (born c. 1999), professionally known as Trapland Pat, is an American rapper.

Trapland Pat
Menard in 2021
Menard in 2021
Background information
Birth namePatterson Menard
Bornc. 1999 (age 24–25)
Deerfield Beach, Florida, U.S.
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Labels

Early life

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Patterson Menard was born c. 1999, in Deerfield Beach, Florida, a first generation born Haitian American. He grew up listening to other Florida rappers, and his older brother freestyled. He began rapping at age 13. He played football in high school, trying to play for the Miami Hurricanes.[1] He received a scholarship for Indiana State University, where he played cornerback and wide receiver for the Sycamores, until his scholarship was revoked in 2018.[2]

Career

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After leaving Indiana State, Menard moved back to Deerfield Beach to pursue rapping. After gaining notoriety from the song "Big Business", he signed to rapper Fredo Bang's, Bang Biz Entertainment.[3]

In early 2022, Menard was signed to record executive Todd Moscowitz's Alamo Records.[4] In June, he released his major-label debut mixtape Trapnificent, which contained features from Fredo Bang, Mozzy and Big30.[5] Pitchfork rated the album a 7.0.[6] Shortly after, he took a break from music to focus on his mental health.[7] He came back in December with the song "Woo".[8]

In June 2023, Menard released the mixtape Professor Trap, which contained features from Tee Grizzley, Luh Tyler, Fredo Bang, and Lil Toe.[9][10] It also featured Rick Ross in a remix to his hit song "Big Business".[11] In August, he and Luh Tyler were features on BLP Kosher's Bars Mitzvah.[12]

Discography

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Mixtapes

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List of mixtapes, with selected details
Title Mixtape details
Exit 41
Pak Man
  • Released: October 30, 2019[14]
  • Label: Bang Biz, Create
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Interstate Baby
  • Released: May 16, 2020[15]
  • Label: Bang Biz, Create
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
2020 Vision
  • Released: November 19, 2020[16]
  • Label: Bang Biz, Create
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Thru Da Door
  • Released: April 16, 2021[17]
  • Label: Bang Biz, Create
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Trapnificent
  • Released: June 9, 2022[18]
  • Label: Bang Biz, Alamo
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Professor Trap
  • Released: June 2, 2023[19]
  • Label: Bang Biz, Alamo
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Traplander
  • Released: October 19, 2024[20]
  • Label: Bang Biz, Alamo
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

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List of EPs, with selected details
Title EP details
Pre Heat
  • Released: May 12, 2019[21]
  • Label: Bang Biz, Create
  • Format: Digital download, streaming


References

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  1. ^ ""Without Florida, Who Am I?": An Interview With Trapland Pat". Passion of the Weiss. 2021-05-27. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  2. ^ Stories, Local (2021-05-27). "Meet Trapland Pat - Voyage MIA Magazine | Miami City Guide". voyagemia.com. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  3. ^ Ju, Shirley (2022-06-08). "Meet Trapland Pat, The 'Trapnificent' Artist On Fredo Bang's Bang Biz Imprint". AllHipHop. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  4. ^ Baig, Nishat (2022-03-23). "Trapland Pat Talks Working With Alamo & Fredo Bang, New Single 'Hellcat' Ft. Eli Fross & Upcoming Project". The Knockturnal. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  5. ^ "Trapland Pat Releases Impressive Major-Label Debut \'Trapnificent\': Stream". Stereogum. 2022-06-09. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  6. ^ Pierre, Alphonse. "Trapland Pat: Trapnificent". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  7. ^ Lafontant, Olivier. "Trapland Pat Can't Take His Foot Off the Gas Just Yet". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  8. ^ Cho, Regina. "Trapland Pat spoils his date in new "Woo" music video". REVOLT. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  9. ^ "Trapland Pat Releases New Mixtape 'Professor Trap': Listen". Stereogum. 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  10. ^ "Listen to Trapland Pat's star-studded new tape Professor Trap". The FADER. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  11. ^ Callas, Brad. "Trapland Pat Taps Rick Ross for New "Big Business" Remix and Video". Complex. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  12. ^ A, Aron (2023-08-05). "BLP Kosher Waves The Broward County Flag Proudly On Debut Album "Bars Mitzvah"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
  13. ^ "Spotify – Trapland Pat – Exit 41". July 30, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  14. ^ "Spotify – Trapland Pat – Pak Man". October 30, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  15. ^ "Spotify – Trapland Pat – Interstate Baby". May 16, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  16. ^ "Spotify – Trapland Pat – 2020 Vision". November 19, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  17. ^ "Spotify – Trapland Pat – Thru Da Door". April 16, 2021. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  18. ^ "Spotify – Trapland Pat – Trapnificent". June 9, 2022. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  19. ^ "Spotify – Trapland Pat – Professor Trap". June 2, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  20. ^ "Spotify – Trapland Pat – Traplander". October 19, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  21. ^ "Spotify – Trapland Pat – Pre Heat". May 12, 2019. Retrieved July 26, 2024.