Some artists chase the spotlight. Trilla Banks never had to. He’s calm, quiet, and focused — the kind of artist who doesn’t say much but says everything through his music. His latest track, DND, isn’t loud. It’s not meant to be. It’s a reflection of where he’s at: locked in, tuned out, and building something that lasts.
Born and raised in Toronto, Trilla didn’t come up fast. He built this over time. Freestyles turned into full songs. Studio sessions turned into self-produced tracks. He learned it all on his own — writing, producing, recording — because no one was going to hand it to him. “I had to figure it out,” he says. “No one was coming to save me.”
That mindset shaped everything. He didn’t wait for a big break. He made his own. Trilla’s never tried to be someone else. The music sounds like him — sometimes raw, sometimes chill, but always real. And that’s what connects.
People might call it rap. Some might call it R&B. But it doesn’t really matter. He doesn’t care about fitting into a box. If it feels honest, he’ll make it. If it doesn’t, he won’t.
DND fits right into that. It’s not trying to blow up your speakers. It’s the opposite. It’s the type of track you play when you’re tired of the noise — when you just want to be alone with your thoughts. That’s where Trilla works best. In silence. In solitude. That’s where he finds the words.
Even now, with more eyes on him, he moves the same. No fake energy. No wild stunts. Just the work. He dropped songs like Alone Again and Broken Home with the same stillness — not looking for attention, just telling his story. And the fans are listening.
He’s performed at SXSW. He’s worked in real studios with major names. But none of that changed him. If anything, it made him double down on staying true. “The music’s always been therapy for me,” he says. “It’s how I process everything.”
There’s no big team behind him. No flashy rollout. Just consistency. He records, mixes, and drops when it feels right. No pressure. No timeline. Just his own pace.
And that’s why people are starting to notice. In a world full of noise, Trilla isn’t trying to be louder. He’s just trying to be real.
DND isn’t just a song. It’s a message: I’m here, but I’m focused. Don’t call. Don’t text. I’m working. Quietly. Steadily. On something bigger than hype.
You can stream “DND” on Spotify now.
Follow Trilla on Instagram at @TrillaBeezy