Traum joins the I Am PR Agency roster!

NEW YORK - July 14, 2013 - PRLog -- Encompassed by the streets and knowing the true meaning of an ole’ “G”; Traum has been able to beat the odds of the hood struggle. Born Robert Dixon, in the “Boogie Down” Bronx, the birthplace of hip hop, and the moving over the bridge, to Far Rockaway Queens at the age of 7, hip hop music was destined to play a major role in Traums’ life. Traum began rapping and making beats about the age of 15 with two of his homeboys from around the way. They formed a group was called 3rd Fam. “I remember when I brought my first drum machine. I was about 17 and it was called Sampler S2800. I started making beats when I couldn’t get the sound I wanted from my keyboard.” 3rd Fam. had comparable success that lead to them to their first label deal. 3rd Fam was immediately signed to “Orpheus Records” owned by R&B singer Melba Moore.” Due to unforeseen events the record label folded before 3rd Fam could release their debut album. Inevitably, the group 3rd Fam. that was inspired by hip-hop icons Run-DMC broke up shortly after the label collapsed. Despite the turmoil of his longtime group 3rd Fam. breaking up and unexpected personal deaths, Traum persevered and continued his passion of making great music as a solo artist. “I never wanted to be a solo rapper, explains Traum. I wanted to be the next Run-DMC. I fell in love with hip hop because of them.” In 1997, Traum founded Masta Mix Records and Masta Labs Studio. This time for Traum things would be different. “I know the game, I have the energy and execution and discipline. With my own label, I can focus on putting out good music and show my love for hip hop without waiting for a major label to notice my determination and skills.” And, with that stated, Masta Mix Records has flourished into a life of its own. Masta Mix has sold over 50,000 Units, independently. In addition Masta Mix Records has become one of a few only commercially successful Indie Record Labels in the country. The release of DJ GMF – Love the Game and NYOIL – Hood Treason in 2007 has only cemented that legacy. Moreover, because of Traum’s extreme underground success, he began to work with the legendary, the late Jam Master Jay. Jam Master Jay served as a mentor to Traum as he began working on his various projects for Masta Mix Records. This was surreal experience for Traum because Run –DMC were his childhood idols. However, tragedy came knocking at Traum’s dreams again. Hit by another upheaval event, Jam Master Jay passed an untimely death. “When Jay was killed it threw my whole sh*** off balance.” Needless to say, when you’re a soldier, you pick up the pieces and continue to make things happen. Able to rise above the challenges, Traum has won respect for hip-hop fans and peers. He has produced and appeared on tracks with acclaimed artists such as Cormega, Lil Fame of (M.O.P.) and Big Noyd. All will be making guest appearances on his album Mad Dreamz It’s only a nightmare.