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A-Trak

Mapped through House music influences; 3 albums in the Staimusic archive; upcoming live dates.

A-Trak
Biography

A-Trak: history and sound

A-Trak is a renowned artist with a lengthy, remarkable musical history. His works also have charting albums and songs that are remembered even by various generations as some of music's greatest masterpieces. Whether it be his DJ day roots or collaborating with the industry's elite, A-Trak never fails to showcase his artistic talent. It can be unquestionably said that he possesses one of the richest arrays of thought in music today.
A-Trak - Revolutionizing Electronic Music
One of the most influential music producers and DJs on the electronic music scene, A-Trak, has been a gamechanger in the industry since he began his career in the early 2000’s. This Canadian master of the decks found his fame winning DJ championships at a young age and touring with Kanye West. Today we delve into the artist's musical biography, the best songs he’s released and produced, explore his music genre, as well as his most memorable performances.
A-Trak, born Alain Macklovitch is of Russian and Morrocan descent and grew up in Montreal, Canada. He started DJing at the young age of 13 and won his first championship three years later. A-Trak won countless more championships before focusing on production. In 2007, he founded Fool’s Gold Records, which has collaborated with superstars like Danny Brown, Kid Cudi, and Run The Jewels. His style is a fusion of Hip-Hop, Electronic Dance Music, and House. A-Trak’s music is a mix of heavy bass, rhythmic drums and bright synths, and his selection of samples is unique, drawing heavily from classic songs and samples.
One of A-Trak’s best songs is his remix of Yeah Yeah Yeah’s Heads Will Roll. Released in 2010, the song was a major hit and shows off his talent in remixing EDM and alt-rock vocal tracks. In 2019, A-Trak worked alongside some of the biggest names in music on the album, Yummy. The 9-track album featured artists like Ferreck Dawn and Walker & Royce and showcases the diversity and depth in his music production.
Over the years, A-Trak has performed in some of the world’s most prestigious festivals, including Coachella and Lollapalooza. He has also performed alongside Kanye West, just to mention a few. In October 2021, A-Trak performed a residency at Wynn Nightlife, winning the hearts of fans who saw him performances at various Wynn venues across the month. This only shows that A-Trak has no intentions of stepping down from the stage, and there’s plenty of opportunities for fans to see him live.
Critics continue to applaud A-Trak, and when he performed at the Xperia Access Q Awards, Rolling Stone called him, The most charismatic DJ in the game. This is a fitting title for a performer who has been able to revolutionize electronic music by combining different genres and creating a sound that is unique to him.
In conclusion, A-Trak has cemented his place within the electronic music world with exceptional talent, brilliant productions, and critically acclaimed performances. He has given fans many reasons to rave about his music journey. While he continues to release and produce music, there remains a lot to explore, and we cannot wait to see what is next in store for the Canadian-born DJ and music producer.
Songs

Selected YouTube songs from our archive

Coming Home
A-Trak Coming Home
My Own Way
A-Trak My Own Way
What Can I Do
A-Trak What Can I Do
Parallel Lines (feat. Phantogram)
A-Trak Parallel Lines (feat. Phantogram)
O Let's Overdo It
A-Trak O Let's Overdo It
Push - The Chainsmokers Radio Mix
A-Trak Push - The Chainsmokers Radio Mix
Future plans

A-Trak: next events

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca Modesto, US Buy the ticket!
Uno Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds New Orleans, US Buy the ticket!
Bora Bora Social Club Medellín, Colombia Buy the ticket!