Ryan Trey is a St. Louis-bred hip-hop and R&B artist listed on the Holy Smoke! Festival 2026 lineup. His public-facing music lane is moody, melodic, and emotionally direct, so this profile does not label him as traditional Christian hip hop or worship music.
Music and message
Ryan Trey’s music often moves through relationships, ambition, heartbreak, pressure, loyalty, temptation, and the weight of choices. For faith-minded listeners, his catalog is best approached with discernment: not as worship, but as storytelling that can open real conversations about the heart, consequences, growth, and the need for redemption.
Start here
Start with “Mutual Butterflies,” “Nowhere to Run” featuring Bryson Tiller, August, A 64 East Saga, and Streets Say You Miss Me. Parents and younger listeners may want to preview songs first because parts of the catalog may carry mature themes.
Ryan Trey website · Instagram · YouTube · Apple Music
Why listeners connect
Listeners connect with Ryan Trey because his songs feel personal and unfiltered. He gives voice to the tension of young adulthood: love, regret, ambition, pressure, and becoming something more while carrying what came before. That honesty can create space for reflection and discipleship conversations.
Events
Ryan Trey is listed on the Holy Smoke! Festival 2026 lineup.
Merch
Artist-direct merch will be added when a verified current storefront is confirmed.