Traxamillion facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Traxamillion
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Traxamillion at Hot Import Nights in 2009
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Sultan Banks |
| Also known as | The Slapp Addict |
| Born | February 26, 1979 |
| Died | January 2, 2022 (aged 42) San Jose, California, U.S. |
| Genres | West Coast hip hop, Hyphy |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, rapper |
| Labels | 454 Life Entertainment, Slapp Addict Productionz, Official Entertainment |
| Associated acts | Drew Deezy, Keak Da Sneak, Mistah F.A.B., Izz Thizz, Clyde Carson |
Sultan Banks (born February 26, 1979 – died January 2, 2022) was a talented American music producer. He was best known by his stage name, Traxamillion. He came from San Jose, California.
Traxamillion became famous for producing many hip hop songs. He helped create hits like "Super Hyphy" for Keak da Sneak. He also produced "Grown Man Remix" for Dem Hoodstarz.
His first album was called The Slapp Addict. It came out on August 22, 2006. This album featured many artists from the Bay Area. It helped show off the hyphy music style.
Traxamillion also released a mixtape named The Slapp Addict Mixtape. It included songs by both famous and local artists. He even produced a remix of "About Us" for Brooke Hogan. This remix featured the rapper E-40.
Besides producing, Traxamillion was also a rapper himself. You can hear him rap on songs like "Bring It Back" and "Skrape." These songs were on his The Slapp Addict album. His song "The Movement" was even featured in the video game College Hoops 2K7.
In 2010, Traxamillion joined 454 Life Entertainment. He produced their song "We Get Money." This track featured Drew Deezy, Thai VG, and Glasses Malone. He then produced most of their album, "As Real As It Gets."
Sadly, Traxamillion was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2017. He passed away from the illness on January 2, 2022. He was 42 years old. He died peacefully at his aunt's home in San Jose.
Music Albums and Mixtapes
Traxamillion released several albums and mixtapes during his career. These collections showed his skills as both a producer and a rapper.
Studio Albums
- 2006: The Slapp Addict
- 2012: My Radio
- 2016: The Tech Boom
- 2020: For The City (with City Shawn)
- 2021: Sirens
Mixtapes and EPs
- 2007: Ridin' High (Mixtape)
- 2012: Traxamillion Did It (Mixtape)
- 2016: The Trapp Addict (EP)
- 2018: Traxamillion Presents: It Was a Hot Summer (EP with Ziggy)
Popular Songs (Singles)
Traxamillion also released many popular singles. These are individual songs that were released on their own.
- 2005: "Super Hyphy" (featuring Keak da Sneak)
- 2006: "Sideshow" (featuring Mistah F.A.B. and Too Short)
- 2006: "Yellow Bus" (featuring Mistah F.A.B.)
- 2007: "San Francisco Anthem" (featuring San Quinn, Big Rich, and Boo Banga)
- 2010: "We Get Money" (with Drew Deezy, Thai, featuring Glasses Malone & Matt Blaque)
- 2012: "Boy" (featuring Clyde Carson and Ya Boy)
- 2020: "I Don't Wanna Dance" (featuring City Shawn and Too $hort)
