Trick Williams recently revealed how he influenced the creation of his WWE theme song by pitching the sound he wanted to the music producer for WWE. During an interview with Robbie Fox on the podcast My Mom’s Basement, Williams explained that his inspiration came from the track Family Ties by Baby Keem featuring Kendrick Lamar, which shaped the direction of his theme song. This link to hip hop culture has helped define his wrestling persona through music.
Details of the Theme Song’s Sound and Atmosphere
Williams described in detail the elements he admired in the song that shaped his theme. He said the horns at the beginning gave it a majestic feel, combining with bass and 808 drum sounds to create the mood of
“hip hop royalty walking into the room.”
The instrumental theme WWE developed captured this energy perfectly, making Williams feel like a significant figure when he enters the arena.
“The original pitch that I gave the music guy was, ‘I love Family Ties by Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem.’ I love the horns at the beginning. I like the horns, the bass, the 808 drums on it. It feels like royalty. Hip hop royalty walking into the room. That’s how I saw myself, just representing the hip hop culture and those horns make you feel like such a big deal. They came back with the theme that I have now. ‘This is perfect.’ Mind you, the theme is an instrumental. I didn’t know people would be chanting. Since day one people have been chanting ‘Whoop That Trick.’ It’s better than I could have imagined it. The theme itself, I loved it right away,” he said.
Williams’ Rise and the Theme’s Reception
Since moving up from WWE’s NXT brand, where he was a two-time NXT Champion, Trick Williams has been making waves on the main roster. His impressive performances have further popularized his theme song, with fans chanting along enthusiastically during his entrances. The theme’s popularity has exceeded Williams’ expectations, becoming an integral part of his wrestling identity.
The Broader Context and What Lies Ahead
The connection between Trick Williams’ wrestling career and his musical theme highlights the importance of branding through sound in WWE. By drawing from artists like Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem, Williams underscores the role hip hop culture plays in his character’s presentation. As his career progresses, the theme song is likely to remain a key feature that rallies fan support and enhances his presence in WWE events.
