Filling the KEXP stage with a full band, young rapper Travis Thompson spits his flows gracefully and effortlessly like a seasoned pro.
PHOTO BY travis trautt (view set)
written by jasmine albertson

Burien’s biggest musical export Travis Thompson has been building buzz since signing a record deal with major label Epic last year to release his latest album Reckless Endangerment.

Filling the KEXP stage with a full band, the young rapper spits his flows gracefully and effortlessly like a seasoned pro. Thompson and Audioasis host Eva Walker chat about their common history of starting out in local arts program Youth Speaks, the joy of making music videos, and working with Macklemore.

Recorded 01/07/2020

  1. The Move
  2. Malice
  3. Mad Mad World
  4. Don't Run

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