We recently had the chance to connect with TrayDay SADD and have shared our conversation below.
TrayDay , really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
The first 90 minutes of my day are about setting the tone ; I usually just like to sit in silence for a while and gather my thoughts to get ready for the day & the usual brush my teeth wash my face pour a jug of water and head into the studio
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I go by Tray Day SADD, I’m an artist, songwriter, and producer, but more than that, I see myself as a storyteller. My music comes from real life: the struggles, the lessons, and the moments that shaped me. My brand is about vulnerability and strength coexisting — being the rock for others while still being human myself. Through projects like my upcoming album Black Hoodie Gospel, I’m building more than just songs; I’m building a movement where people can feel seen, understood, and inspired to keep pushing. Silent Negus Productions, my company, is the home for that vision — a space where independence, authenticity, and creativity lead the way. What makes me unique is that I don’t just make music for the charts, I make music for the soul — and I stand on that.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
What breaks the bonds between people to me is usually a mix of pride, ego, or a lack of honesty. We stop listening, we start competing, or we let hurt turn into distance. What restores those bonds is humility, real conversation, and forgiveness. At the end of the day, nobody’s perfect, but if you can be vulnerable enough to admit where you fell short and strong enough to give grace back, that’s how you rebuild what was broken.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
Honestly, it was around my teenage years. That’s when I really started writing and making music. Some of my favorite artists were the ones who spoke about real life — the struggle, the pain, the lessons. Their honesty helped me get through things, and I figured if I did the same, I could be that person for somebody else. That’s when I stopped hiding my pain and started turning it into power.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
They’d probably say I care about three things: my people, my music, and my peace. As long as those are solid, I’m good. I don’t need all the extras
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
Absolutely. I’ve been giving my best long before anybody was clapping for it. When I first started writing as a teen, nobody knew my rhymes but me. But it didn’t matter, because it gave me peace, it gave me purpose. Praise is temporary, but the work — the art — that lasts. Even if no one ever said a word about it, I’d still put my heart into it, because it’s who I am.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/SilentNegusProductions?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=951cc679-67fb-4a3c-bc82-9d2bcaf784f7
- Instagram: @traydaysadd
