Meet the Owner
Ron "Slack" Jefferson
Producer & Founder of Slacktraxx ENT.
Ron "Slack" Jefferson a native of Shreveport, LA, began his musical career at the innocent age of six when his favorite uncle bought him his first drum set. He was blessed to have an already accomplished musician to help him along, his father, Charles Ray Collins. He played drums professionally for the famous Archie Bell and the Drells they had a hit record titled "Tighten Up."
Slack’s family, saturated with love, support, and talent nourished his interest in music and encouraged him to pursue music. Like every great musician, he grew up in the church where he and his family prayed together, struggled together, and relished in the bosom of success together. Most importantly the church was the basis of his faith and his driving force that took his career to new heights. He knew that all he had to do was believe in the Lord.
Slack received more experience under the tutelage of two of his school band directors, Mr. Spencer and Mr. Cleveland White. They were instrumental in Slack taking his love for music to the next level.
At age sixteen Slack began to play professionally for a group known as "Hard Times". The group played at various clubs, wedding receptions and proms. The group’s name changed to Touch once they started touring and performing as opening acts for Cameo, Rick James , Zapp and others.
Wanting to spread his wing and be the captain of his own ship, Slack teamed up with Ron Johnson and created a local group called Windstorm, which still in existence today.
What can following your dreams, hard work and perseverance lead to?
In 1994 Slack received a phone call from a longtime friend and mentor Bishop "Stick" Burrell to play drums behind the Multi- Platinum group H-Town. Slack accepted and toured worldwide with the group for three years. Special appearance on the famous Arsenio Hall Show and appearing on two of H-town Videos was a big accomplishment for Slack. This also doors opened for him in the entertainment business.
Crediting Stick for production tips, Slack began producing in 1998. While living in Houston, TX, he began producing for some of Houston's hottest artists. The list includes: Big Hawk, Big Pokey, ESG, Lil Flip, C-Note, K.B, Lil Flea, Youngstar, Mike-D, 3.2, Clay Doe, Pappa Reu, Lil Keke, Big Moe, Big Mello, and Houston biggest star Mr. Scarface.
Under the title of Slacktraxx ENT, Slack produces all types of music, which includes Rap, R & B, Gospel, Rock, and Blues. Slack has been on billboard not only as a producer but also as an artist. He also formed the group Fo-Sho in 1999 with friends
Chris Alexander and Eric Hunter. They toured England for six months making the billboard charts at # 85, to #53, to #51 in the top 100.
Two artists that he produced: Big Hawk's Under Hawk’s Wing charted billboard, and Youngstar, which signed under Epic/Sony. Slack has made a name for himself when his production made the billboard charts. His production and music accumulated clients ranging from Dallas to St. Louis, from Atlanta to Chicago, and all the way to California.
In 2002 Slack formed his own record label and signed an R&B group by the name of "Shilo" and a rapper, " Ike Golston." The label is currently producing a rap Compilation entitled "Hood Representas."
Shilo under the guidance of Slack got several radio spins in the southwest region and was opening act for several national artist such as: Nelly, Clipse, Fabolous, Gerald Levert, Silk, H-Town, Maze, RL, BG, Avant, Ginuwine and Carl Thomas.
Slack states that his mission for the Compilation is to expose the talent in his hometown so the world can see the slew of talented people in Shreveport, LA. He feels that putting the hottest and finest artists in the city on his production should be a win win situation.
Through God, Slack states that he has been blessed with musical talent. Being blessed with his skills, ability to network, and his experiences, he will leave his mark on the music world. He will cherish all of these things for the rest of his life.
Contact info: (318) 828-7492
