Trapheauxly (Katie Lois Johnson) is no stranger to pushing boundaries. Whether it’s through his music, his activism, or his writing, he’s built a career on challenging systems and telling stories that others shy away from. Now, with a new publishing deal at Dreamers Island Entertainment and an ambitious project on the way, he’s ready to take things even further.
His upcoming release, Hypnagogia, dives into the transitional state between wakefulness and sleep—a space where reality fades and imagination takes over. It’s not just an album—it’s an experience. A mix of his signature sound and experimental textures, it promises to be some of his most daring work yet.
“I wanted to capture that in-between feeling,” Trapheauxly says. “Where nothing is fully real, but nothing is fully a dream either. It’s a reflection of where I’m at—balancing everything I’ve been through with everything I’m becoming.”
Fans won’t have to wait long for a preview. On March 13, he’s releasing a remix of his track “ISIS” featuring COCO NAOKO, offering a fresh spin on one of his most powerful songs.
And while he’s focused on the future, the present is already delivering wins—his song “Light Up” just secured a semi-finalist spot in the 2024 American Songwriter Contest.
Beyond the Music: A Legacy of Action
Trapheauxly’s work has always extended beyond the studio. At just 17, he wrote Atlanta’s human trafficking policy, a move that set the tone for his lifelong fight against exploitation. In 2020, after a decade of relentless work, he dismantled a major sex trafficking ring in Atlanta—without any financial backing or formal recognition.
But his activism is personal, too. He played a key role in initiating the Diddy investigation, working to resolve his own human trafficking case—a battle he refuses to walk away from.
“I’ve been doing this work because it has to be done,” he explains. “And I’m not stopping until the truth is out.”
A Mind That Can’t Be Contained
With a verified IQ of 252, it’s no surprise that Trapheauxly’s creativity spans multiple disciplines. Under the name Kai Arion Lorde, he’s published poetry collections tackling everything from spirituality to social justice. At Agnes Scott College, he leads the Ignite CUPSI team, mentoring emerging poets and performers.
Later this year, he’s dropping a new literary work, Lorde Knows, on November 6, 2024—not coincidentally, Election Day. It’s paired with two singles, “ROSEQUARTZ” and “TRU’,” both reflecting the raw honesty that defines his approach.
Building Something That Lasts
Trapheauxly isn’t waiting on anyone else to create space for him. Through Trapville Muzik, his independent collective, he’s fostering a community dedicated to authenticity and artistic freedom.
And with a performance scheduled for Super Bowl 2024, that message is about to reach a whole new audience.
No Compromise, No Limits
At 27, Trapheauxly is more than an artist—he’s a movement. His work carries the weight of his lineage, which includes Cherokee Chief William Castleberry and Marie Laveau, and he sees his platform as a tool for both healing and disruption.
“I’m here because people before me refused to quit,” he says. “And I’m not quitting either.”
With Hypnagogia on the way, Trapheauxly isn’t just releasing an album—he’s telling his truth, on his own terms. And he’s just getting started.
