Hailing from Little Rock, Arkansas, rising artist T.E. is making waves in the underground with his latest single “TRANCE” featuring 3ppb4. The track delivers a hypnotic vibe and marks the second single from his upcoming mixtape, “PLEASE WAIT 2025” a project T.E. says will be one of the best to come out of the underground this year.
T.E. started making music in mid-2018, recording off his phone using BandLab. Inspired deeply by the late XXXTENTACION, he began taking music seriously after X’s passing. “His music touched me deeply,” says T.E., who now finds inspiration in underground staples like Summrs, Autumn, Jace, and DC The Don.
His recent release “FWYH” complete with a music video, is a standout track that he considers one of his best. “If anybody ever wanted to get into my music, I’d show them that song first.” He also dropped his acclaimed mixtape “MY WORLD 2” in late 2024, calling it his best work to date.
The making of “TRANCE” was organic—T.E. laid down the hook and his verse during a studio session, then brought in 3ppb4 to finish it off. The result is a track that reflects his passion, process, and the bond with his creative circle.
T.E.’s goals go beyond music. “I want to take care of my people and show my supporters that you can make the impossible a reality. I want listeners to step into my world—my music is how I cope, how I release, and I want people to feel that.”
With vision, talent, and a growing catalog, T.E. is proving that greatness can come from anywhere—even Little Rock.