Entering the music scene in 1995, the then youngest member of R&B group, Taylor Made displayed a skill, passion and drive beyond his years.
Under the tutelage of Australia’s pioneer of Urban radio and club events, DJC, the young poet would attend the late-night ‘Jammin’ sessions at PBS FM to soak up knowledge of ground breaking R&B, Funk and Hip-Hop records, study song writing and learn the importance of recognizing history’s great contributors to all genres that which is truly necessary to be recognized as great oneself.
Years later, after having penned tunes for both Ian Kitney (of Tim Rodger’s Temperance Union) and DJ Wasabi (Fortknight Productions, Combat Wombat), the maturing vocalist would capture the attention of Australia’s No. 1 Reggae selectors, Chantdown Sound (Jesse I and Ras Crucial) and before long, become known as one of the finest Roots Reggae vocalists to emerge on the scene. Lending support to international
heavyweights: Ziggy Marley, DJ What?!! of The World Famous Beat Junkies, Sly & Robbie, Luciano and Mikey General. Writing and performing original works that have become underground classics despite never being officially released.
In 2009, Traffik released the intimate debut e.p. “Soul Of The Streets” on the independent label Chosen Warrior Music. MOMO of
Diafrix on production and direction from accomplished guitarist/producer, Mikey Chan (M-Phazes, Phrase), “Soul Of The Streets” is a classy affair. One of the most authentic Soul offerings to ever come out of Australia. Invited to play the legendary Apache Cafe in Atlanta, GA as part of the 2009 International Soul Music Summit. Stunning audiences at Sullivan Hall (West Village, NY) and Neo-Soul spot,
NY) with his dynamic performances and overall unique approach to Soul & Funk.
experience, a powerful guest appearance on the new Diafrix hit, “So Upset” and anticipation building for the release of his genre-fusing, full-length, Debut, “The Signs”. Traffik is making it clear why he is indeed, the Soul Of The Streets.
The EP’s opener 'Letitdefugggo’ eases us into the myriad of velvet melodies. Like every track on the EP, ‘Letitdefuggo’ is deeply personal: an expression of Traffik's desire to let go of personal baggage he's collected through his life as a result of traumatic childhood experiences and destructive relationships as an adult. Buy on iTunes.
The first single from the E.P. 'The Angel' is pure poetry in motion. Both a powerful and sensual song with dark under tones, Traffik is doing women the world over a favour in subtly posing questions through prose. Buy on iTunes.