T. Mills

Travis Tatum Mills, better known by his stage-name T. Mills, is an American rapper and singer from Riverside, California. Mills has released one independent studio album Ready Set Go, and will release his major label debut in 2013 on Columbia Records.

At age 17, he began his solo career writing music in his bedroom using software such as Pro Tools, Logic and Reason to create backing tracks for his songs. He stated in an interview Bone Thugs-n-Harmony inspired him to start rapping with the way they mix rapping and singing in their songs.

Mills quickly gained attention self-releasing music online, leading to a spot on the 2009 Vans Warped Tour performing in a smaller merchandise tent. After several notable live performances, Mills was getting offered record deals by multiple labels before signing to the Laguna Beach label Uprising Records, who released the Finders Keepers EP on July 14, 2009 and his debut album Ready, Fire, Aim! on September 28, 2010.

T. Mills plans to release his major label debut studio album during the second quarter of 2013. Collaborations from the album could include artists such as Juicy J, Travis Barker, Layzie Bone and Skeem. Production on the album is coming from himself, Kane Beatz, 1500 or Nothin', and Boi-1da. The latest single is entitled, "Loud" was released on March 5, 2013 for digital download. The song was produced by Pop Wansel and samples "I Know You Got Soul," by Eric B. and Rakim.

During April 2013 Mills toured with American rapper Sammy Adams. Mills has also spoke on wanting to work with Kanye West, Andre 3000, Nicki Minaj and Kendrick Lamar in the future.

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