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The Legendary Traxster | |
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Birth name | Samuel Lindley |
Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | July 14, 1973
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | |
Years active | 1991–present |
Labels |
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Member of | House Lindley |
Spouse(s) |
Latia "Tia London" Lindley
(
m. 2015) |
Website |
traxster |
Samuel Lindley (born July 14, 1973), better known by his stage name The Legendary Traxster, is an American songwriter, rapper and record producer. He is best known as a producer for hip hop artist Twista and group Do or Die. He is the owner of Traxster Inc. and co-CEO of CWAL Records. In 2017, he launched Nothing But Dope, an imprint distributed through Priority Records. He is also one half of the hip hop duo House Lindley, which is composed of him and his wife Latia "Tia London" Lindley.
A native of Chicago, The Legendary Traxster rose to prominence for his production work for fellow Chicago artists Twista and famed rap trio Do or Die, for whom he produced several albums, including their 1996 debut Picture This, which was certified gold. [1] In 1997, Traxster produced the entirety of Twista's certified platinum [2] album, Adrenaline Rush. He has also produced for Kanye West, Ty Dolla Sign, Big Sean, Mystikal, E-40, Cam'ron, Tech N9ne, and The Outlawz, with songs featuring notable artists, including Chris Brown, Waka Flocka Flame, Yo Gotti, Ray J, R. Kelly, T.I., Lil Boosie, Scarface, Bun B, WC, C-Bo, Static Major, Raekwon, and Shawnna.
He earned a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year in 2006 for his work with Mariah Carey, co-writing and producing the track "One and Only" on her 2005 album, The Emancipation of Mimi.
In 2009, he reunited with Twista for Category F5, including the single, "Wetter", which was certified gold [3] and went on to win two ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards in the Rap and R&B/Hip Hop category. The duo also collaborated on " Make a Movie", which featured Chris Brown. The song was the lead single for Twista's 2010 album, The Perfect Storm, which featured eight songs produced by Traxster.
Traxster participated in the ASCAP SCORES program, leading a songwriting class with kids at Chalmers Elementary School in Chicago on December 1 and 8, 2010. Traxster and the students recorded the song at Chicago Recording Company studios on December 14, 2010, with the finished track included on a compilation CD produced by ASCAP, and distributed to music industry decision makers and each of the schools involved. [4]
The following year, he produced the single " My Chick Bad" by Ludacris featuring Nicki Minaj, from his chart-topping album, Battle of the Sexes, as well as the official remix, which featured Eve, Trina, and Diamond. The song peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was nominated for a 2011 Grammy Award in the category Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. On November 30, 2022, the single was certified triple platinum in the US. [5]
In January 2017, Traxster signed a deal with Priority Records for his label Nothing But Dope. The new Priority Records launched in 2013. The label's re-launch was a venture by Capitol Records, which is owned by the Universal Music Group.
In 2015, he married singer-songwriter Tia London. They have one child together, who was born in July 2015.[ citation needed]
"One and Only" Featuring Twista
"Chi (Skit)/Adrenaline/Phone (Skit)" Featuring Twista & Yung Buk of Psycho Drama
"Searchin"
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The Legendary Traxster | |
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Birth name | Samuel Lindley |
Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | July 14, 1973
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | |
Years active | 1991–present |
Labels |
|
Member of | House Lindley |
Spouse(s) |
Latia "Tia London" Lindley
(
m. 2015) |
Website |
traxster |
Samuel Lindley (born July 14, 1973), better known by his stage name The Legendary Traxster, is an American songwriter, rapper and record producer. He is best known as a producer for hip hop artist Twista and group Do or Die. He is the owner of Traxster Inc. and co-CEO of CWAL Records. In 2017, he launched Nothing But Dope, an imprint distributed through Priority Records. He is also one half of the hip hop duo House Lindley, which is composed of him and his wife Latia "Tia London" Lindley.
A native of Chicago, The Legendary Traxster rose to prominence for his production work for fellow Chicago artists Twista and famed rap trio Do or Die, for whom he produced several albums, including their 1996 debut Picture This, which was certified gold. [1] In 1997, Traxster produced the entirety of Twista's certified platinum [2] album, Adrenaline Rush. He has also produced for Kanye West, Ty Dolla Sign, Big Sean, Mystikal, E-40, Cam'ron, Tech N9ne, and The Outlawz, with songs featuring notable artists, including Chris Brown, Waka Flocka Flame, Yo Gotti, Ray J, R. Kelly, T.I., Lil Boosie, Scarface, Bun B, WC, C-Bo, Static Major, Raekwon, and Shawnna.
He earned a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year in 2006 for his work with Mariah Carey, co-writing and producing the track "One and Only" on her 2005 album, The Emancipation of Mimi.
In 2009, he reunited with Twista for Category F5, including the single, "Wetter", which was certified gold [3] and went on to win two ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards in the Rap and R&B/Hip Hop category. The duo also collaborated on " Make a Movie", which featured Chris Brown. The song was the lead single for Twista's 2010 album, The Perfect Storm, which featured eight songs produced by Traxster.
Traxster participated in the ASCAP SCORES program, leading a songwriting class with kids at Chalmers Elementary School in Chicago on December 1 and 8, 2010. Traxster and the students recorded the song at Chicago Recording Company studios on December 14, 2010, with the finished track included on a compilation CD produced by ASCAP, and distributed to music industry decision makers and each of the schools involved. [4]
The following year, he produced the single " My Chick Bad" by Ludacris featuring Nicki Minaj, from his chart-topping album, Battle of the Sexes, as well as the official remix, which featured Eve, Trina, and Diamond. The song peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was nominated for a 2011 Grammy Award in the category Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. On November 30, 2022, the single was certified triple platinum in the US. [5]
In January 2017, Traxster signed a deal with Priority Records for his label Nothing But Dope. The new Priority Records launched in 2013. The label's re-launch was a venture by Capitol Records, which is owned by the Universal Music Group.
In 2015, he married singer-songwriter Tia London. They have one child together, who was born in July 2015.[ citation needed]
"One and Only" Featuring Twista
"Chi (Skit)/Adrenaline/Phone (Skit)" Featuring Twista & Yung Buk of Psycho Drama
"Searchin"