Traxamillion, the Bay area producer who was an important force behind the hyphy sound, has died at the age of 43, TMZ reports. The outlet cites Bay Area blog Thizzler On The Roof as the first to confirm his death.
Thizzler, which called his death a “huge loss for Northern California,” shared the news on Sunday afternoon via a memorial image on Twitter.
Rest In Peace @traxamillion 🙏🕊️ The San Jose producer who helped create the "Hyphy" sound passed away today. This is a huge loss for Northern California 💔 We send our condolences to his family & loved ones. #RIPTraxamillion pic.twitter.com/I3k4NsUq5M
— Thizzler On The Roof (@TheThizzler) January 2, 2022
Trax’s work was on full display in the mid-to-late ‘00s, as he produced cuts such as Keak Da Sneak’s “Super Hyphy” and “On Citas,” The Pack’s “Club Stuntin,” Mistah F.A.B.’s “Sideshow” and “Da Yellow Bus,” Izz Thizz’s “Gas, Skrape,” and more.
The musician—real name Sultan Banks—released his first record The Slapp Addict back in 2006, and it featured some of his work with Too $hort, Mistah F.A.B., and others
rest easy my brother @Traxamillion . Pioneer pic.twitter.com/brR3AQC5hK
— DjFreshDjFreshDjFresh (@DJFreshX3) January 2, 2022
In recent years, Trax contributed three songs to E-40’s 2019 album Practice Makes Paper, and worked with City Girls, Joyner Lucas, T.I., and more. E-40 shouted out his collaborator on Instagram after hearing of the news.
“Rest up my fella you will be missed,” he wrote over a video of the producer, with love from G-Eazy and others filling up the comment section. “@traxamillion you was definitely a [GOAT] in my eyes glad to be part of your journey #gonebutneverforgotten #fuckcancer.”
Reports have yet to mention how, or when, the producer passed, though E-40’s post suggests he died from cancer. Trax’s last Instagram photo was shared in early December, as some of his other collaborators and fans—such as Paul Wall and DJ Drama—have continued to pay their respects in the comment section of the post with hearts and condolences.
#RIPTRAXAMILLION
Traxamillion released his latest project, the ‘Tech Boom,’ a 16 track album fully produced by Trax, featuring artists from San Jose ONLY. Being from San Jose himself, Traxamillion wanted to create a platform for artists from his city to be heard and gain some respect in the game. ‘The Days Inn’ video featuring City Shawn, showcases some of the more popular, big money locations in San Jose as well as a gritty trap hotel in order for the viewer to get a full view of the city and what is about.
Check out the newest visual out of the West Coast as Traxamillion and Flammy Marciano link up for “Mood RN.” Peep it above as they throw a pool party while Mom is away from the house for the weekend. Turn up above and enjoy!
New music out the West! Check out Priceless Da Roc on his latest release “Birthday Party (Girls That Like Girls)” featuring Diamond (of Crime Mob) and Traxamillion below. Enjoy!
Another Young California world premiere?! Why Not?! This time we head to Oakland California for Netta Brielle’s new joint paying homage to 3xKrazy’s classic Bay Area anthem “Keep It On The Real!” This flip of the Northern California classic was produced by Traxamillion and the HBK Gang’s P-Lo (The Invasion)! Get it while it’s hot and remember where you heard it first!
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Check out the brand new visual from Traxamillion entitled “Real One.” The track is produced by Traxamillion himself, it was directed by Gino Rocks and I am assuming this will be off an upcoming project coming soon! Take a look above and enjoy! “You’re now fuckin’ with a real one!”
Check out the brand new track from Traxamillion entitled “Real One.” The track is produced by Traxamillion himself and I am assuming this will be off an upcoming project coming soon! Take a listen below and enjoy! “You’re now fuckin with a real one!”
