The Beginning (Trae album)

The Beginning
Studio album by Trae
Released	October 14, 2008
Recorded	2007–08
Studio	Trae's House (Houston, TX)
Genre	Southern hip hop
Label	Rap-A-Lot
Producer	J. Prince (exec.) Trae (also exec.) Q-Stone Jake One Mike Dean Mr. Rogers
Trae chronology
Life Goes On (2007) The Beginning (2008) Street King (2011)

The Beginning is the fifth studio album by American rapper Trae. It was released on October 14, 2008, by Rap-A-Lot Records. The album features guest appearances from Dallas Blocker, Jay'Ton, Khujo Goodie, Lil' Boss, Paul Wall, Russell Lee, Slim Thug, and Z-Ro.