Urbanbuzzmag.com
By Nigeria Anderson
Mr. Rhythm & Gospel
Terrell T-Rex Simon, Stellar, nominated and Steeple Award Winner for Best New Artist, of Troy NY. Beloved as T-Rex, known as Rhythm & Gospel (R&G) music artist. Singing since the age of six. He discovered his gift and it developed more while singing for the church choir. T-Rex decided to focus on having a music career and eventually moved to New York in 2003. His talent led him to an opportunity to sing background vocals for platinum-selling singer-songwriter/producer Lyfe Jennings. Being on the road with recording artist Lyfe Jennings, T-Rex learned how to navigate through the music industry. Once he got his feet wet, in 2015, T-Rex pursued his solo career. He teamed up with producers Lamar Casey and Burnie Stevenson, who helped executive produce and co-wrote his debut E.P. Together. This infused his natural church boy upbringing with his love of Hip-Hop, promoting his signature sound R&G. T-Rex’s voice has landed him on stages with artists like John Legend, Beyonce, Anthony Hamilton, Musiq SoulChild, Mario and Wyclef Jean. Launching his solo career with hits like Let It Rain (2017), Mistakes (2018), and The Source (2019). Helped him to realize he had what it took to take the front stage. T-Rex opened up for artists like Avant, Bobby V, KeKe Wyatt and Faith Evans to name a few.
In 2020, T-Rex relationships open the door for collaborations with other artists. In 2021, he released his second project, The Package, which demonstrates his music growth and inspirational roots. His first single debut The Storm has reached national exposure and is on heavy rotation on Christian radio stations. Terrell T-Rex Simon is not only a recording artist, he has extended his talents to scoring and acting. From BET to the off Broadway play The Lion King, T-Rex continues to push his gifts which the Lord Jesus has given him. When he was called to star in the stage play The Storm Is A Ministry, he was encouraged to produce a song for the play. The single The Storm was produced. The single has become his number one hit. You can purchase the song on all digital platforms. Along with his R&G catalog of music, which is available on every digital platform, including Amazon. If you are an independent recording artist, I promise you that this interview will help you and encourage you to perform what’s in your heart. Make sure you look out for his new project, Best of My Life, to be released later this year. Welcome our new KeyPlayer Terrell T-Rex Simon. If you are in New York on July 22nd, and want to hear T-Rex perform his new single, The Storm, make sure you RSVP, by checking out the flier below. You can connect with T-Rex on IG @kingrngtrex PUSH PLAY
