Traxman

Traxman (real name Craig Alexander) is a Chicago-born producer and a pivotal figure in the footwork/juke scene, blending frenetic rhythms, soulful samples, and raw, dancefloor-minded energy. A longtime affiliate of the Teklife crew, he’s known for pushing the genre’s boundaries while staying rooted in its South Side origins. His 2012 album *Da Mind of Traxman* solidified his rep as a forward-thinking beat architect, and recent EPs like *Grimy Acid* and *JUKEPOP* keep his signature sound fresh—think chopped vocals, neck-snapping kicks, and trippy, psychedelic twists on classic house and ghetto house vibes.

Whether he’s crafting brain-melting club tools (“Dat Neck Do”) or paying homage to Chicago’s parks (“Douglass Park”), Traxman stays committed to innovation without losing the gritty, community-driven spirit that made footwork a global movement. Dude’s basically a human sample crate with a PhD in making bodies move.

Genres

Footwork

Chicago House

Miami Bass

Baltimore Club

Electronic

Bass Music

Ghettotech

House

Experimental

Hip Hop

Trap

Techno

Acid House

Ghetto House

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DJ Pierre

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Latest Release

Get Down (feat. Traxman) [Tiger Stripes Remix]

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Tiger Stripes

Single - Released December 5, 2025