Bandway Tae

Bandway Tae is the stage name of Houston based artist and engineer Taylor Citizen. Tae launched his rap career in 2015 with best friend super producer Avo. Although no music was released until 2018 the two worked together to create a vibe and sound unlike any other. With catchy hooks and intricate world play combined with melodic trap beats.
Coming from Houston’s north side he was raised in a neighborhood known as Acres Homes. Growing up in this area had its ups and downs due to being surrounded by violence, drugs, and gangs. Because of this Taylor was subsequently arrested in 2012 at only fifteen years old. Due to this arrest Taylor’s mother felt it was In her sons best interest to move to a safer environment. Thus putting a major distance between him and acres home.
After Taylor moved to Houston’s cypress area he was exposed to a lifestyle of partying, loud music, sports, and Caucasian women. Upon graduation, Taylor attended Hiram college in Ohio to play football. He was only here for a year after dropping out of college and joining the military.
To this day Taylor is still serving his country in the us Army while also releasing music relatable to the public. It is his Houston background and multi experience lifestyle that has lead to the creation of his style. Taylor has also deployed to hostile combat zones giving him the ability to bring up rough topics that resonate with his fans.