ABOUT US
TRAX Records the original home of house music is known as the Motown of the genre, and is one of the most valuable and recognized brands. The label is still independent and its legacy paved the way for all the styles of electronic music worldwide. Join us into the future. Now and forever TRAX RECORDS continues to shine in its home Chicago!
Larry Sherman purchased Precision Pressing a vinyl-plant in Chicago. Soon after, ambitious kids showed up with one thing on their mind, getting their music pressed on vinyl. Thus started the youth explosion of House Music that was born in Chicago.
One of the first artists signed by Trax Rachel Cain - known as Screamin Rachael became -the first house artist to have a major label deal when she signed to Teldec in Germany which was owned by Universal. Her continued belief and work with the Trax label through the years helped to promote and propel classics like, ”Acid Tracks" by Phuture, "No Way Back" by Adonis, and "Move Your Body" by Marshall Jefferson. These tracks, and others such as My Main Man, The Real Thing and Rock Me, by Cain herself helped to propel the revolution that is known as house music today.
Screamin Rachael was instrumental in helping Sherman spread the House sound to New York City and eventually to Europe. In 1987, she recorded "Fun with Bad Boys" with her friend and mentor, Bronx-born DJ/producer Afrika Bambaataa, who is widely regarded as the Godfather of Hip Hop. This track helped launch the “Hip House” sound.
Today, Rachael Cain has been dubbed “the Queen of House Music” and is the owner and President of Trax LTD. She also produces Movies and soundtracks with talented director Eric Rivas, which are distributed by Sony Orchard and others.
You can currently see Them on most digital platforms including Amazon.House Music has continued to thrive within the mainstream pop culture. Popular artists of today, such as Kanye and Drake, are using samples from Trax Records singles more regularly. MTV also used samples from Trax artists in their national TV commercials. And DJ/producer David Guetta, who caught major fire from House fans worldwide for being dubbed the “Godfather of House Music” admits that his favorite song and initial inspiration was “Love Can’t Turn Around” on Trax. Most recently Beyonce and Drake produced House Music Albums.
On September 16th 2022, their newest release by spectacular artist “Irene Michaels”, a collaboration with legendary DJ producer Joe Smooth, coordinated with Screamin’ Rachael is set to really shake things up! Look for the giant billboard in Time Square at 45th st. and Broadway!
In the end, Rachael and her crew DJ Thad X, Scott Spivey and Big Mark express gratitude for House fans. She says, “We at TRAX thank you and REALLY APPRECIATE your continued support.” There may be imitators but we are the real thing, right here where we have always been in CHICAGO!
When you take care of your body, you set your soul free.
