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Travis Porter is an independent American hip hop group hailing from Decatur, Georgia. The hip hop trio consists of Lakeem “Ali” Mattox, Donquez “Quez” Woods, and “Strap”. Mattox and Woods are stepbrothers and met the third member of the group, Strap, in middle school. They all grew up together and started doing music together in 2006. [1]. The group’s biggest hits are “Go Shorty Go” and “All the Way Turnt Up”. Travis Porter’s very own biographical film titled “The Travis Porter Movie” was released May 18, 2010. [2] Travis Porter has a Youtube channel with over twenty million views and a twitter page on which the trio has started many trending topics. [3]

Appearances

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Travis Porter has not only performed throughout much of Atlanta, Georgia, but the group has also gone on a nationwide tour and are currently preparing for a tour throughout Europe. [4] They appeared in one of Atlanta’s biggest concerts, Birthday Bash, during the summer of 2010 [5] and on the The Mo'Nique Show [6]. Travis Porter also performed with Canada’s own Drake at BMI’s Unsigned Artist showcase in Atlanta. [7]

Label and Recognition

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Travis Porter is an independent label that belong to Porter House music. The also recently joined the BMI family. The trio was honored in the Underground Music Awards 2010 in New York City with other well-known underground artist like J.Cole with the “Most Dynamic Rap Group Duo” award. [8]. Though they’re unsigned they’ve worked with notable signed artist such as OJ da Juiceman, Gucci Mane, New Boyz and Waka Flocka Flame. [9]. Travis Porter was featured on MTV Jams Fab 5 [10]. The group also received Myspace’s #1 unsigned group title. [11] Their single “Go Shorty Go” made it on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Chart. Rumor has it that the group is currently working on signing with a major label. [12]

Musical Career

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Travis Porter started out as the “Hard Hitters”, but changed their name to Travis Porter to be more marketable. [13] Two of their biggest hits “Black Boy White Boy” and "All the Way Turnt Up" also turned out to be huge controversy in their career. “All the Way Turnt Up” caused controversy with Roscoe Dash [14] and “Black Boy White Boy” caused a bit of controversy with Young Dro. The root of the controversy was ownership. [15]

Mixtapes

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Travis Porter’s mixtapes include, but are not limited to:

  • I’m a Differenter (2009)
  • Streets R Us (ft. Waka Flocka Flame) (2009)
  • I’m a Differenter 2 (2009)
  • Proud 2 Be A Problem (2010)
  • Who Is Travis Porter? (2009)
  • We Are Travis Porter (2010)
  • I Am Travis Porter (2010)
  • Differenter Gang (2010)




  1. ^ Metcalf, S. (2010, March 02). Rap group travis porter finally answers the popular question, “who is travis porter?”. Retrieved from http://www.theriteher.com/2010/03/rap-group-travis-porter-finally-answers-the-popular-question-who-is-travis-porter-2/
  2. ^ Lujano, J. (Artist). (2010). The Travis porter movie. [Web]. Retrieved from http://blog.wearetravisporter.com/?page_id=2.
  3. ^ Boyd, M. (2010, May 03). Bringing you up to speed: travis porter . Retrieved from http://hiphopatlunch.com/2010/05/bringing-you-up-to-speed-travis-porter/
  4. ^ Porter House Music Group. (2010). Events. Retrieved from http://blog.wearetravisporter.com/?page_id=156
  5. ^ McBee, J. (Photographer). (2010). Exclusive video: travis porter on how they got to birthday bash 15. [Web]. Retrieved from http://hotspotatl.com/videos/jazzy/exclusive-video-travis-porter-rock-their-hometown/
  6. ^ King, V. (Photographer). (2010). travis porter live on mo’nique perform go shorty go. [Web]. Retrieved from http://keepittrill.com/videos/2010/03/travis-porter-live-monique-perform-shorty/
  7. ^ Desk, BBM. (2010, April 21). Drake & travis porter headline bmi unsigned urban showcase in atlanta read more: http://atlanta.broadwayworld.com/article/drake_travis_porter_headline_bmi_unsigned_urban_showcase_in_atlanta_20100421#ixzz0zgqblotg. Retrieved from http://atlanta.broadwayworld.com/article/Drake_Travis_Porter_Headline_BMI_Unsigned_Urban_Showcase_in_Atlanta_20100421
  8. ^ Horowitz, S.J. (2010, August 24). J. cole, tiye phoenix win at underground music awards. Retrieved from http://www.theboombox.com/2010/08/24/j-cole-tiye-phoenix-win-at-underground-music-awards/
  9. ^ Banks, Rico. (2009, December 01). Travis porter & waka flocka flame – streets r us– dj teknikz. Retrieved from http://www.wordofsouth.com/2009/12/01/travis-porter-waka-flocka-flame-dj-teknikz-%E2%80%93-streets-r-us/
  10. ^ Says, T. (2010, July 05). Watch travis porter on mtv jams. Retrieved from http://travisportersays.wordpress.com/2010/07/05/watch-travis-porter-on-mtv-jams/
  11. ^ Boyd, M. (2010, May 03). Bringing you up to speed: travis porter . Retrieved from http://hiphopatlunch.com/2010/05/bringing-you-up-to-speed-travis-porter/
  12. ^ BMI, Initials. (Photographer). (2010). Travis porter joins bmi. [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.bmi.com/photos/entry/547556.
  13. ^ Metcalf, S. (2010, March 02). Rap group travis porter finally answers the popular question, “who is travis porter?”. Retrieved from http://www.theriteher.com/2010/03/rap-group-travis-porter-finally-answers-the-popular-question-who-is-travis-porter-2/
  14. ^ Williford, Fredrickus. "Travvvy! Travis Porter From ATL to the World." Ezine Articles 06 Mar 2010: n. pag. Web. 07 Sep 2010.
  15. ^ Jon, FredrickusCARAMANICA. "Honoring Inspirations From Life and Beyond It ." NY Times 18 Oct 2009: n. pag. Web. 06 Sep 2010. <http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/18/arts/music/18play.html >
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