The deluxe version expanded the original 14-track project into an 18-track experience. While it contains no truly "new" recordings, it officially brought beloved era-specific tracks to streaming platforms for the first time: "Just Another Interlude"
For years, the only way to listen to tracks like "Just Another Interlude" or "Self-Righteous" was through unauthorized YouTube rips or SoundCloud playlists. The release of the deluxe album solved a major accessibility issue for core fans. Bryson Tiller T R A P S O U L -Deluxe- zip
– A massive fan-favorite SoundCloud classic from 2015 that finally received an official digital release. The deluxe version expanded the original 14-track project
: Another 2015 SoundCloud release included due to fan request. – A massive fan-favorite SoundCloud classic from 2015
Features curated playlists surrounding the album, with easy offline syncing for premium users.
The result was a genre-defining sound that influenced a generation of artists, including Summer Walker, SZA, and Drake (who famously sampled "Exchange" on "Jodeci’s Freestyle").
Fast forward to September 25, 2020. Almost exactly five years after the original's debut, Bryson Tiller surprised fans by announcing and releasing a deluxe version to celebrate the album's anniversary. In a tweet, he described it as a special celebration before his then-upcoming new album: "Featuring a few songs that didn't quite make the cut... Y’all asked for these on All Platforms and they’ll finally be yours this Friday. thank you!" .