SHAKESPEARE!
Genre: Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop, Pop
Years Active: 2010–present
SHAKESPEARE! is the Los Angeles-based duo of Tradessa Willis and Trevon Trapper, known for powerful vocals, soulful storytelling, and undeniable stage chemistry. Their genre-blending sound combines R&B, Soul, Pop, and contemporary influences, creating an engaging live experience for audiences of all ages. Beyond performing, the duo has built an impressive career as songwriters, producers, and collaborators, working with respected artists and producers across the industry. Recent highlights include songwriting contributions to Yolanda Adams’ GRAMMY-nominated album Sunny Days, as well as extensive songwriting and production work on Sy’Rai’s 2026 debut EP Cold War, including their featured appearance on “Paragon.” From festivals and theaters to casinos, wineries, and concert venues, SHAKESPEARE! delivers world-class vocals, high-energy performances, audience connection, and memorable original music wherever they perform.
Total Fan Base Following
Career Highlights
Songwriting contributors to Yolanda Adams’ GRAMMY-nominated album Sunny Days, including “On GOD”
Songwriters and producers on Sy’Rai’s 2026 debut EP Cold War, helping shape the majority of the project, with SHAKESPEARE! also featured on “Paragon”
Songwriting and collaboration credits with Stokley Williams, Justin Bieber, Musiq Soulchild, Syd, KiDi, The Internet, Wale, Snoop Dogg, Jordan Fisher, Common Kings, After 7, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Film and television placements across Netflix, Hulu, BET, Hallmark and Lifetime
Established recording artists and live performers with more than a decade of experience across festivals, theaters, casinos and international stages
Venue Highlights
Headlining Artist – Rio Hotel & Casino – Las Vegas, NV
Special Guest for Stokley Williams – Las Vegas, NV
The Pharcyde – Harlow’s – Sacramento, CA
Levitt Pavilion Dayton – Dayton, OH
Austin Music Festival – Austin, TX
The Knitting Factory – Los Angeles, CA
The Peppermint Club – Los Angeles, CA
Los Globos – Los Angeles, CA
Taste of Soul – Los Angeles, CA
Fresno County Fair – Fresno, CA
PizzaExpress – London, UK
The Comedy Store – London, UK
House of Blues – Houston, TX
Featured Performer – Atlanta, GA
Featured Performer – Oakland, CA
Additional performances throughout California, Nevada, Texas, Georgia, and the UK