Atlanta-raised and church-shaped, Tramaine Long is a minister, rapper, producer, mixing engineer—and a testament to sticking with the craft.
He started with FL Studio and a $20 mic, spent years sounding like everyone else, and then did the hard work to sound like himself.
We talk about the DJ Drama-era lesson (influence ≠ imitation), vocal coaching and production reps, and how he treats AI (Suno) as a workflow accelerator—not a replacement for skill.
Tramaine opens up about the dream that sparked his album “Legendary” (“It’s time for you to be legendary”) and the indie discipline behind a release that cleared 300K+ streams in its first three days. If you’re building a catalog and a life at the same time—this one’s for you.
Listen here or what the video interview here
Topics:
• Origins: ATL, church, FL Studio, the sock pop-filter
• Finding your sound vs. sounding like your heroes
• AI as a tool (Suno) without losing your identity
• Workflow, speed, and staying present for family
• Albums & growth: Clear (2015), R & G: A Love Story (2020), Legendary (2025)
• Faith, obedience, and the “Legendary” mindset for indie artists
Guest links:
- Website — https://tramainelong.com/
- YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@Tramainelong
- TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@tramainelong86
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/TramaineLong86/
- X/Twitter — https://x.com/tramainelong
Music:
- “Be Holy” — https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/tramainelong/be-holy
- “R & G: A Love Story” — https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/tramainelong/r--g-a-love-story
Credits:
Host — BeatsToRapOn
Guest — Tramaine Long
We’re building the future—empowering every artist and creator with the tools, beats, and network to share their voice, connect boldly, and leave a mark on the world. 🔗 Visit us at https://beatstorapon.com.
Keep creating. Keep sharing. Keep rising.
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