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From Deadlines to Drumlines: How a Corporate Worker Broke the Cycle to Create His Own Sound - The Story of Trapvilas
Trapvilas, founded by Hyderabad-based artist Chidvilas Vilas, is a story of rebellion and rhythm — from corporate monotony to crafting soulful trap beats that inspire dreamers to chase authenticity and creative freedom.
From Deadlines to Drumlines - The Story of Trapvilas
Roots in Rhythm: A Self-Taught Spark in Hyderabad
In the bustling streets of Hyderabad, Chidvilas Vilas, known artistically as Trapvilas, discovered his calling early. As a school drummer, rhythm became his first language. During intermediate years, he inherited his sister's guitar, unlocking melodies that danced in his mind. A tight-knit group of hip-hop enthusiasts introduced him to FL Studio, his inaugural DAW, transforming casual beats into full productions. "I’ve always believed my ear for music was something I was born with, the technical side I learned entirely through YouTube and endless self-practice," Vilas reflects.
Balancing passion with academics, he completed 10th grade, MPC in intermediate, a Bachelor’s in Political Science, Economics, and Public Administration, and a Master’s in English. This foundation of discipline fueled his ascent in the corporate world, starting from the bottom and honing communication skills that now anchor his creative grind. Yet, the 9 to 5 felt like a cage. One pivotal day, Vilas walked away from stability, betting everything on music. Today, Trapvilas channels this blend of structure and rebellion into trap-influenced beats laced with raw emotion, reflecting pain, perseverance, and the Hyderabad hustle.
The Birth of Trapvilas: Rebellion Against the Rat Race
Trapvilas emerged from a deep sense of entrapment. Surrounded by societal pressures to secure a "normal" path, a stable job, predictable life, Vilas felt like he was running in circles without purpose. "That feeling of being trapped became the seed of my brand," he explains. The name fuses "trap" music's dark, simplistic undertones with his identity, creating an alter ego for unfiltered expression.
Building from scratch meant no team, no industry backing, just solitude and self-doubt. Juggling corporate demands with late-night sessions, scavenging recording spaces, and battling inner critics tested his resolve. But these struggles solidified Trapvilas as a symbol of creative rebellion. "I was told to play it safe; instead, I played it loud," Vilas quotes, embodying the mindset of turning loneliness and ambition into powerful, relatable anthems. His sound isn't polished perfection; it's authenticity born from lived chaos, inspiring dreamers to carve their own lanes.
Sound and Vision: Emotion-First Trap with a Hyderabad Edge
Trapvilas blends trap's gritty beats with visceral emotion, crafting music that pulses with the weight of modern struggles. Latest single “Log Kya Sochenge” encapsulates this, raw lyrics confronting judgment's fear, urging listeners to live unapologetically. "Every lyric and every beat reflects that spirit of fighting through doubt, loneliness, and pressure to conform," Vilas says.
What sets him apart from his peers? No formal training or shortcuts; just obsession-fueled self-learning. Admiring Post Malone's emotional-trap fusion, The Weeknd's vocal depth, and Divine's Indian hip-hop authenticity, Vilas bridges corporate rigidity with creative freedom. His tracks speak to desk-bound dreamers, translating routine's rhythm into chest-thumping energy. Trapvilas isn't chasing trends; it's about honesty, independence, and building a movement for those chasing dreams against odds. Open to collaborations with producers, vocalists, and rappers who prioritize truth, the brand fosters connections in Hyderabad's evolving music scene.
Inspiring the Leap: Lessons in Uncertainty and Self-Belief
Vilas' journey shows passion beats predictability. "Certainty is overrated. Growth only begins when you step into uncertainty," he shares as a core life lesson. Leaving comfort for creative freedom, he turned fear into fuel, reminding others: "You don’t need validation, you just need to begin." Through Trapvilas, Vilas inspires the unseen, those trapped in expectations, to see struggles as art. "When the world said, be normal, I chose to be noise." His story of self-made grind, from YouTube tutorials to full tracks, proves that one laptop and a heartbeat can rewrite destinies. It's a call to rebellion, showing that self-belief can build empires from nothing. Trapvilas aims to rise above noise, leaving a mark where breaking norms equals evolution. In a world quick to cage ambition, TrapVilas’ sound echoes: your voice matters, start now.
