Warren G. Crudup III “Trae” comes from a family of musicians. Since the age of 3 he has had a passion for the drums. Born December 7th 1984 in Dothan, Alabama and growing up in Fort Washington, Maryland, he developed musically in the COGIC church. He is well-versed in many styles of music including jazz, gospel, funk, go-go and other ethnic music. He has played, recorded and performed with many artists such as Legendary Edward “Butch” Warren, Grammy nominee Cheick Hamala Diabate, David Ornette Cherry, Tarus Mateen, James Brandon Lewis and currently a member of BLACKS’ MYTHS core duo with bassist Luke Stewart. Warren was a member of the prestigious UDC Big Band at the University of the District of Columbia where he had the opportunity to share the bandstand with some phenomenal players such as Bruce Williams, Allyn Johnson, and many more. Warren also recognizes a host of great players through the years who he has looked to as inspiration. Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Max Roach, Billy Cobham and Dennis Chambers are some of the musicians that have helped to influence and inspire