Hip hop maestro and the driving force behind the New York Masta Mix Records label, Traum, proudly announces the release of his debut album "Mad Dreamz".  Mad Dreamz will be released august 26th 2008 Under the leadership and production of rap sensation Traum and featuring collaborations with Cormega, Lil Fame of M.O.P., Screwball, Big Noyd and many more, this release features some of the illest sounds ever to spit out of the ghetto including beats by the legendary producer Ayatollah.

Credibility is crucial in any industry but when it comes to a music scene where "real recognize real" is the overriding mantra, New York native Traum walks it like he talks it.

Bloodlines in Hip Hop's crowded family tree can be hard to explain but Traum's pedigree is nothing short of thoroughbred: born in the Bronx, the birthplace of the genre and then raised in Queens, Traum was practically destined for his current role as one of the east coast's hottest artists and most innovative independent label bosses.

After watching RUN-DMC's Rock Box video the young Traum had a feeling rap's rawness and ghetto culture would be huge, but early attempts to get into the business weren't always peaches and cream: a deal with a major label turned sour and an early experiment performing as one half of a duo saw his partner came on stage one night and drop the mike in front of a hard-assed baying crowd. That was when this artist knew he'd have only himself to rely on if he wanted to make it.

Early collaborations with the legendary Jam Master Jay – who was helping Traum with his solo album when he was tragically shot - and killed. JMJ helped shape Traum's vision: keeping Hip Hop street but retaining the style, class and intelligence that makes his music stand out from inferior products such as Dirty South – you won't find any fallacies in Traum's lyrics.

Since being recognized as one of Hip Hop's up-and-coming MC's Traum, under the umbrella of his own label Masta Mix Records, feels the time is right for the flava that Traum is spitting, the New York edge, the rawness, and ghetto-fabulous essence of Hip Hop are all here collated under the expert guidance of one of the scene's most trusted mentors.

Traum says: "What makes me different is I'm totally hands on at Masta Mix. I am one of a new breed of Artist/Label owner. I actually mix and produce most of the music"

Traum's plans for Mad Dreamz is to set off the Mad Dreamz tour later this year and just constantly promote some of the most hardcore and authentic Hip Hop around. He has the brashness of spirit that comes from growing up in one of the world's toughest 'hoods and knows exactly where he wants to take his music and artists: "Over the next year I want obtain major label distribution for my company. I like being an indie artist but I know I have major label appeal".

Traum is here to stay and the big boys are sitting up and taking note.

For more info on Traum go to http://www.myspace.com/traumthemc