Traxamillion
Encyclopedia
Traxamillion is a hip hop producer
from San Jose, California
.
He has become one of the most watched producers in the industry with hits such as Keak da Sneak
's "Super Hyphy" and Dem Hoodstarz "Grown Man Remix". His first album, The Slapp Addict, was a compilation of Bay Area hyphy
artists. The Slapp Addict was released August 22, 2006. Traxamillion has also released a mixtape called The Slapp Addict Mixtape, which features mainstream artists as well as local Bay Area artists. Traxamillion is responsible for producing the remix of "About Us" by Brooke Hogan
featuring E-40
. In addition to being a producer, Traxamillion also raps, which he demonstrates on tracks such as "Bring It Back" and "Skrape" on The Slapp Addict. His song "The Movement" is featured on College Hoops 2K7
.
In 2010, Traxamillion signed with 454 Life Entertainment
after producing the label's second single "We Get Money" by Drew Deezy
and Thai
featuring Glasses Malone
. He went on to produce a majority of the label's compilation album "As Real As It Gets."
produced "glamorous lifestyle" on "Tear Gas" by "the Jacka"
Hip hop production
Hip hop production is the creation of hip hop music. Though the term encompasses all aspects of hip hop music, it's most commonly used to refer to the instrumental, non-lyrical aspects of hip hop. This means that hip hop producers are the instrumentalists involved in a work...
from San Jose, California
San Jose, California
San Jose is the third-largest city in California, the tenth-largest in the U.S., and the county seat of Santa Clara County which is located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay...
.
He has become one of the most watched producers in the industry with hits such as Keak da Sneak
Keak da Sneak
Charles Toby Bowens , commonly known by his stage name Keak da Sneak, is a rapper from Oakland, California . At the age of 16 he was known as Z-Kush but became known as "Keak da Sneak" at 17, best known for his scratchy, gruff rapping voice and coining the term "hyphy" in 1994.-Career:Keak da Sneak...
's "Super Hyphy" and Dem Hoodstarz "Grown Man Remix". His first album, The Slapp Addict, was a compilation of Bay Area hyphy
Hyphy
The word hyphy is Conor Devlin's preferred short word meaning "hyperactive." It was created by Bay Area rapper Keak Da Sneak when he used the term on an album he recorded in 1994. From the USA Today article: "Every record label was getting at us at that time, but we fumbled the ball," says E-40,...
artists. The Slapp Addict was released August 22, 2006. Traxamillion has also released a mixtape called The Slapp Addict Mixtape, which features mainstream artists as well as local Bay Area artists. Traxamillion is responsible for producing the remix of "About Us" by Brooke Hogan
Brooke Hogan
Brooke Ellen Bollea , better known by her stage name Brooke Hogan, is an American singer, actress, model, socialite, and television personality, and the oldest child of professional wrestler Hulk Hogan . She appeared on the reality-television series Hogan Knows Best, which focused on her family,...
featuring E-40
E-40
Earl Stevens , better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and investor from Vallejo, California. He is also part of the rap group The Click and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. His solo debut album, Federal, was released in November 1992, after The Click's debut...
. In addition to being a producer, Traxamillion also raps, which he demonstrates on tracks such as "Bring It Back" and "Skrape" on The Slapp Addict. His song "The Movement" is featured on College Hoops 2K7
College Hoops 2K7
College Hoops 2K7 is an American college basketball video game initially released on November 21, 2006 for the Xbox and Xbox 360 and released later for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3. It is the 5th installment of the series, which began with NCAA College Basketball 2K3. It features former Duke...
.
In 2010, Traxamillion signed with 454 Life Entertainment
454 Life Entertainment
454 Life Entertainment is a hip-hop record label based in San Jose, California. It was founded along with its sister company 454 Films on March 19, 2010. The record label is 100% independently owned, and currently has a roster of 4 artists.- Company history :...
after producing the label's second single "We Get Money" by Drew Deezy
Drew Deezy
Drew Deezy is a hip hop artist from San Jose, California. He has become a prominent rapper on the West Coast, as well as the New Zealand markets with hit singles such as "I Don't See Nothing Wrong". In 2010, Drew signed with 454 Life Entertainment and was featured in the label's compilation album...
and Thai
Thai Ngo
Thai Minh Ngo, or known as simply Thai is an American rapper and actor of Vietnamese descent currently signed with record label 454 Life Entertainment. On July 1, 2011 he was featured on "The Break" of XXL magazine online....
featuring Glasses Malone
Glasses Malone
Charles Phillipivory Penniman , better known by his stage name Glasses Malone, is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California.-Early life:Glasses Malone grew up in the Watts and Compton neighborhoods in Los Angeles County...
. He went on to produce a majority of the label's compilation album "As Real As It Gets."
Singles
- 2005: "Super Hyphy" (feat. Keak Da SneakKeak Da SneakCharles Toby Bowens , commonly known by his stage name Keak da Sneak, is a rapper from Oakland, California . At the age of 16 he was known as Z-Kush but became known as "Keak da Sneak" at 17, best known for his scratchy, gruff rapping voice and coining the term "hyphy" in 1994.-Career:Keak da Sneak...
) - 2006: "From The Hood" (feat. The JackaThe JackaDominic Newton, better known by his stage name The Jacka , is an American rapper from Richmond, California. The Jacka got his start in Pittsburg, California with his group, Mob Figaz, whose first album, C-Bo's Mob Figaz, was released in 1999. The Jacka also converted to Islam at a very young age...
, Husalah and San QuinnSan QuinnQuincy Brooks IV better known by his stage name San Quinn, is an American rapper from San Francisco, California.-Career:Born in Oakland, California, Quincy moved to the Fillmore district of San Francisco at the age of three...
) - 2006: "Sideshow" (feat. Mistah F.A.B.Mistah F.A.B.Stanley Petey Cox , better known by his stage name Mistah F.A.B. , is an American rapper. He attended Oakland Technical High School and Emery High School. He is signed to Bay Area rap legend Mac Dre's label, Thizz Entertainment and Atlantic Records. Mistah F.A.B...
and Too Short) - 2006: "Club Stuntin" (feat. The Pack)
- 2006: "Gas, Skrape" (feat. Izz Thizz)
- 2006: "On Citas" (feat. Keak Da SneakKeak Da SneakCharles Toby Bowens , commonly known by his stage name Keak da Sneak, is a rapper from Oakland, California . At the age of 16 he was known as Z-Kush but became known as "Keak da Sneak" at 17, best known for his scratchy, gruff rapping voice and coining the term "hyphy" in 1994.-Career:Keak da Sneak...
) - 2006: "Yellow Bus" (feat. Mistah F.A.B.Mistah F.A.B.Stanley Petey Cox , better known by his stage name Mistah F.A.B. , is an American rapper. He attended Oakland Technical High School and Emery High School. He is signed to Bay Area rap legend Mac Dre's label, Thizz Entertainment and Atlantic Records. Mistah F.A.B...
) - 2006: "About Us (remix)" (feat. Brooke HoganBrooke HoganBrooke Ellen Bollea , better known by her stage name Brooke Hogan, is an American singer, actress, model, socialite, and television personality, and the oldest child of professional wrestler Hulk Hogan . She appeared on the reality-television series Hogan Knows Best, which focused on her family,...
and Paul WallPaul WallPaul Michael Slayton , better known by his stage name Paul Wall, is an American rapper. He is currently affiliated with Swishahouse Records, having released several albums under the label as well as...
) - 2007: "Radar" (feat. Izz Thizz)
- 2007: "San Francisco Anthem" (feat. San QuinnSan QuinnQuincy Brooks IV better known by his stage name San Quinn, is an American rapper from San Francisco, California.-Career:Born in Oakland, California, Quincy moved to the Fillmore district of San Francisco at the age of three...
, Big Rich, and Boo Banga) - 2007: "White Kids Aren't Hyphy" (MC LarsMC LarsAndrew Robert MacFarlane Nielsen is an American rapper, known by his stage name MC Lars. He is the self-proclaimed originator of "post-punk laptop rap". He was one of the first underground rappers to sample and reference post-punk and emo bands...
) - 2010: "We Get Money" Drew DeezyDrew DeezyDrew Deezy is a hip hop artist from San Jose, California. He has become a prominent rapper on the West Coast, as well as the New Zealand markets with hit singles such as "I Don't See Nothing Wrong". In 2010, Drew signed with 454 Life Entertainment and was featured in the label's compilation album...
, ThaiThai NgoThai Minh Ngo, or known as simply Thai is an American rapper and actor of Vietnamese descent currently signed with record label 454 Life Entertainment. On July 1, 2011 he was featured on "The Break" of XXL magazine online....
, Feat. Glasses MaloneGlasses MaloneCharles Phillipivory Penniman , better known by his stage name Glasses Malone, is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California.-Early life:Glasses Malone grew up in the Watts and Compton neighborhoods in Los Angeles County...
& Matt Blaque. Produced by Traxamillion - 2010: "I Don't See Nothing Wrong" Drew DeezyDrew DeezyDrew Deezy is a hip hop artist from San Jose, California. He has become a prominent rapper on the West Coast, as well as the New Zealand markets with hit singles such as "I Don't See Nothing Wrong". In 2010, Drew signed with 454 Life Entertainment and was featured in the label's compilation album...
, ThaiThai NgoThai Minh Ngo, or known as simply Thai is an American rapper and actor of Vietnamese descent currently signed with record label 454 Life Entertainment. On July 1, 2011 he was featured on "The Break" of XXL magazine online....
, Feat. Bobby V.. Produced by Traxamillion
Guest appearances
- 2007: "Somebody Like You" (Chantelle PaigeChantelle PaigeChantelle Paige is an American singer, songwriter, actress. She is a former member of the R&B/rap group Flipsyde.-Early life:...
feat. Traxamillion) (he co-wrote and produced the track as well). - 2008: "Lil Mama" (RoderickRoderickRoderick, or The Education of a Young Machine is a 1980 science fiction novel by John Sladek. It was followed in 1983 by Roderick at Random, or Further Education of a Young Machine. The two books were originally intended as a single longer novel, and were finally reissued together in 2001 as The...
feat. Traxamillion) (he only produced the track)
External links
- "Tell Me When To Go! Hyphy: The Oakland Music Craze Sweeping The Nation" - Video interview on CBS5 News
- "You Got Bus'd: Traxxamillion" - Yellow Bus Radio (Mistah F.A.B.) Podcast on Wild 94.9
- Traxamillion Myspace
produced "glamorous lifestyle" on "Tear Gas" by "the Jacka"