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| | [[File:SparxTraxx.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Sparx on a soundboard. Art by [[Truffles Tiger]].]] | | [[File:SparxTraxx.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Sparx on a soundboard. Art by [[Truffles Tiger]].]] |
| | + | '''Sparx''' or '''BADGRRL''' (born January 1, 1996),<ref name="BVDGRRL Twitter">[https://twitter.com/BVDGRRL Sparx's profile] on [[Twitter]]. Retrieved June 26th, 2021</ref> also known as '''Sparx Traxx''' and formerly known as '''LightWulf''', is a [[W:trans female|trans feminine]]<ref name="BVDGRRL Twitter"/> [[Fursuiter]], [[Musician|Music Composer]], [[W:Disc Jockey|Disc Jockey]], and [[W:Lighting Designer|Lighting Designer]]. She currently lives in [[W:Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix, Arizona]], USA.<ref>[https://soundcloud.com/BADGRRL Sparx Traxx's profile] on SoundCloud. Retrieved December 30, 2016.</ref> |
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| − | '''Sparx Traxx''', or just '''Sparx''' (real name '''Christine Dawson''', born January 1st, 1996 in [[W:Toronto|Toronto, Ontario]], CA), is a [[W:Trans woman|trans female]] [[W:Chiptune|Chiptune]] [[Musician|composer]], [[W:Disc Jockey|Disc jockey]], and [[W:Lighting Designer|Lighting Designer]]. She currently lives in [[W:Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix, Arizona]], USA.<ref>[https://soundcloud.com/basshusky Sparx Traxx's profile] on SoundCloud. Retrieved December 30, 2016.</ref>
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| − | | + | Sparx's main [[fursona]] is a [[siberian husky]].<ref>[https://www.furaffinity.net/user/SparxTraxx/ Sparx's profile] on [[Fur Affinity]].</ref> |
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| − | "'''Hesk'''" or "'''Hesky'''" - A jargon on the word "Husk" or "Husky". See [[Siberian Husky]]. Sparx often uses this nickname when self-identifying her [[species]]. <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/SparxTraxxTheHesk/about?lst=100003116155553%3A100003116155553%3A1503643969§ion=bio&pnref=about Sparx Traxx's About me] on FaceBook. Retrieved August 24, 2017.</ref>
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| − | '''Bass Husky''' - One of Sparx's former titles on the popular music sharing site [[W:SoundCloud|SoundCloud]].
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| − | ==Biography==
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| − | While growing up, Christine Dawson discovered a striking interest in the popular cartoon television show [[W:Tom and Jerry|Tom & Jerry]]. This was one of her first interactions with [[anthropomorphism]]. In late 2010, Christine came up with the fictional anthropomorphic character "Sparx Traxx" while she was studying [[W:Project Lead the Way|PLTW engineering]] and [[W:Fine art|musical arts]] in high school. Most of her inspiration behind the first name "Sparx" had to do with electricity; hence why some can distinguish "Sparx" as a slang variation of the word "Sparks". While the last name "Traxx" is a spinoff on the word "Tracks". See [[W:Track (CD)|Track (CD)]] As Christine graduated from high school she went on to study [[W:Infrastructure|Network Infrastructure]] at [[W:UTEP|The University of Northern Texas]]. While in study she discovered the internet [[W:Demoscene|demoscene music]] culture which sparked her interest in [[W:Chiptune|chiptracking]].
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| − | ==Fursona==
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| − | Sparx Traxx shares many key traits with her owner Christine such as her birthdate and location. Sparx has a fluid interest in music, a curious but keen personality, and an identical fashion sense. Her clothing style can be best described as post 90's [[W:Punk fashion|retro punk]] / [[W:Grunge fashion|contemporary grunge]] -or- [[W:Scene (subculture)|scene]]. Some signature articles of clothing Sparx wears include an electric blue zip-up jacket, black ripped [[W:Slim-fit pants|skinny jeans]], [[W:Vans|checkered Vans]]. She wears a [[W:Knit cap|beanie]] at ALL TIMES, the color of the beanie can differentiate between black, red, and electric blue with stripes. In other instances, Sparx can be seen wearing dresses and skirts. Sparx has graduated lip rings called [[W:Lip piercing|snakebites]], and [[W:Stretching (body piercing)|gauged ears]] with hollow plugs. (Those of which can be various colors as well.) Another distinguishing feature included in some older art pieces of Sparx shows her wearing an Electric California brand hat on one of her ears. She also wears a black leather [[W:Choker|choker collar]] which has a hollowed out chrome lightning bolt around the ring. As far as her personality, Sparx always has something new to talk about. Just like Christine, she prides herself as an [[W:Extraversion and introversion|extrovert]]. Sparx is described as a humble loyal and down to earth character. But easily agitated when her buttons are pushed. Standing up for others & herself is a very keen trait she has, and she is not afraid to get down and dirty when it comes to solving problems!
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| − | Sparx enjoys public events, Sharing her music library with others, Producing different styles of music, and ultimately networking with new furs!
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| − | ===Art & Anatomy===
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| − | '''Sparx Traxx''' is a trans female [[anthropomorphic]] [[Siberian Husky]] who stands 5'7" tall, non feral. <ref>[https://www.furaffinity.net/user/sparxtraxx/ Sparx Traxx's profile] on FurAffinity. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref> When Sparx is drawn, her body includes the typical female hourglass shape, feminine curves, breasts, but alternatively male genitals. <ref>[https://www.f-list.net/c/sparx%20traxx/ Sparx Traxx's profile] on F-List. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref> The most distinctive part about Sparx is the black lighting bolt insignia she has on the uppermost part of her left breast. Sparx is currently 21 years old and prefers to be addressed by female pronouns ♀ [She / Her]. She also openly accepts mixed plural male/female counterparts in a [[W:GenderFluid|GenderFluid]] context i.e. "They -or- Them". Sparx was born biologically male, however physically transitioned from male to female in her early teens. ♂→♀. She identifies as [[W:Pansexual|Pansexual]] with a female preference.
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| − | There have since been 3 consecutive versions of Sparx since the initial creation and publication of the character in 2010.
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| | | [[File:Sparx Traxx 2014 Ref Sheet by Dubmutt.png|thumb|upright|Sparx Traxx Reference Sheet by [[Dubmutt]], 2014]] | | | [[File:Sparx Traxx 2014 Ref Sheet by Dubmutt.png|thumb|upright|Sparx Traxx Reference Sheet by [[Dubmutt]], 2014]] |
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| | ===Fursuiting=== | | ===Fursuiting=== |
| − | [[File:SparxTraxxSuit1.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Sparx Traxx 1.0 [[partial|partial fursuit]] created by [[Truffles Tiger]], 2013-2014.]] | + | {|style="margin: 0 auto;" |
| − | '''Sparx 1.0'''
| + | | [[File:SparxTraxxSuit1.jpg|thumb|upright|Sparx 1.0]] |
| | + | | [[File:Sparx Traxx 2.0 Fursuit by Lazy Lion Creations AZFC 2015.jpg|thumb|upright|Sparx 2.0]] |
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| | + | ====Discography==== |
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| − | In 2013, Christine pitched a design idea to an amateur [[W:fursuit|fursuit]] maker by the name of [[Truffles Tiger]] from [[W:El Paso, Texas|El Paso, Texas]]. <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/SparxTraxxTheHesk/posts/492443107536223 Sparx 1.0 Progress Picture] on FaceBook. Retrieved August 24, 2017.</ref> After 10 approximate months of crafting, the conceptual [[partial|partial fursuit]] of Sparx was completed. <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=510228772424323&set=a.108679019245969.16187.100003116155553&type=3 Sparx 1.0 Completion Picture] on FaceBook. Retrieved August 24, 2017.</ref> The finished suit itself included a foam base head, stuffed tail with belt loop holes, and four fingered arm sleeve paws. All of which resembled the design of Sparx in 2014. Christine first debuted the suit February of 2014 at [[Texas Furry Fiesta]]. Following the debut of the suit at the con, Sparx would also make various other appearances outside of [[furry conventions]]. Some of which included volunteering as an independent [[W:mascot|mascot / performer]] for the high school that Christine attended, public outings that can also be referred to as [[furmeets]], and several other holiday themed events. Those are just some documented activities that the Sparx 1.0 [[partial|partial fursuit]] were a part of in 2014. In February of 2015, Christine attended [[Texas Furry Fiesta]] for an second time with the Sparx 1.0 [[partial|partial fursuit]]. During Sunday night of the convention Sparx appeared on the main events stage and played a one hour long live DJ plug while in [[partial|partial fursuit]] <ref>[https://furryfiesta2015.sched.com/event/2I9L/dance-sparx Furry Fiesta 2015 Schedule] on Sched. Retrieved August 24, 2017.</ref>; However, during the summer of 2015 the partial was maliciously destroyed. <ref>[http://genderflutters.tumblr.com/post/124537208075/furry-fandom-jerks-sparx-traxxs-fursuit-torn Sparx 1.0 Partial Fursuit Destroyed] on Tumblr. Retrieved August 25, 2017.</ref>
| + | *'''"Pizza"''' Released on 2017-05-17 <ref>[https://musicbrainz.org/release-group/5d8bdab0-9ca9-4ed7-ab34-ffb36c8dc0a1/ Pizza] on Musicbrainz. Retrieved August 25, 2017.</ref> |
| − | | + | *'''"Hesking"''' Released on 2017-05-17 <ref>[https://musicbrainz.org/release-group/a92cfacf-7ca0-4dc9-8385-ba782e0ced79/ Hesking] on Musicbrainz. Retrieved August 25, 2017.</ref> |
| − | | + | *'''"Toasty"''' Released on 2017-08-01 <ref>[https://musicbrainz.org/release-group/d1b772e7-7413-4d13-800d-d6e58ef242d8/ Toasty] on Musicbrainz. Retrieved August 25, 2017.</ref> |
| − | [[File:Sparx Traxx 2.0 Fursuit by Lazy Lion Creations AZFC 2015.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Sparx Traxx 2.0 [[partial|partial fursuit]] created by [[Lazy Lion Creations]], 2014-2015.]]
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| − | Before the unpredictable events of the destruction of Sparx 1.0, Christine had commissioned an updated version of Sparx in [[partial|partial]] form from [[Lazy Lion Creations]] in December of 2014. <ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/6iqO0-E8kz/ Sparx 2.0 Progress] on Instagram. Retrieved August 25, 2017.</ref> Approximately 9 months after the initial commission start time the Sparx 2.0 [[partial|partial fursuit]] was completed. <ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/7rBbBFE8uP/ Sparx 2.0 Completion] on Instagram. Retrieved August 25, 2017.</ref> The [[partial|partial]] resembled the updated design of Sparx in 2015 where one of the most noticeable changes to the design included shorter hair with a [[W:Mohawk hairstyle|fauxhawk]] style to it. The finished suit itself included a foam base head and four fingered paws that only covered up to the wrist. Christine first debuted the suit October 16, 2015 at [[Arizona Fur Con]] during her one hour long live DJ plug on the main events stage at the convention. <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/SparxTraxx/posts/461762700698515 DJ Sparx Traxx AZFC 2015 Announcement] on DJ Sparx Traxx Official FaceBook Page. Retrieved August 25, 2017.</ref> Sparx Traxx was also held as a [[guest of honor]] at the convention. <ref>[http://www.arizonafurcon.com/guest-article/view?id=55d78097ec8d4 Arizona Fur Con 2015 GOA Announcement] on Arizona Fur Con 2015 Official Webpage. Retrieved August 25, 2017.</ref> After [[Arizona Fur Con]], Sparx made an additional debut on December 6th, 2015 at [[Midwest Furfest]]. Sparx regularly attends events not limited to [[furry conventions]] such as raves, anime conventions, computer gaming seminars, underground parties, and local furry [[furmeets]].
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| − | During high school, Christine was rigorously involved in her school's marching band. She played in the [[W:Drumline|drumline]] and competed in national competitions such as [[W:Tournament of Bands|Tournament of the Bands]] in 2010. Early in Christine's musical endeavors, she also played the [[W:Electric Keyboard|electric keyboard]] and backing leads, which also included various types of [[W:Synths|synthetic instruments]] for two independent bands. '''“If We Were Turtles”''', a [[W:math rock|math-rock]] and [[W:experimental jazz|experimental jazz]] band & '''“Endeavor”''', a grunge-punk “[[W:screamo|screamo]]” band. She also ran [[W:live sound mixing|live sound mixing]] and later on helped in the [[W:Demo (music)|recording of demos]]. In 2010, both bands had residency at lounges such as “[https://www.facebook.com/ThePercolatorEP/ The Percolator]”, ”[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sumatra-Hookah-Lounge/244023532315687/ Sumatra]”, "[http://www.club101.com/ Club 101]". While in these bands, Christine started to learning the fundamentals of [[W:music production|music production]] and started picking up on [[W:Chiptunes| tracking chiptunes]]. During the time she wasn't practicing with bandmates, she was learning how to beatmatch and started researching spinning on vinyl records. Both bands separated in 2012 so Christine got involved with the local nightclub scene in [[W:El Paso, Texas|El Paso, Texas]] and started playing live DJ sets at [http://www.club101.com/ Club 101], [http://www.envyabq.com/ Club Envy], [http://www.trickyfalls.com/ Tricky Falls], and at various un-noted Adult entertainment clubs. In 2013 Christine started publishing her [[W:Work In Progress|work in progress]] projects onto the popular music sharing website [[W:SoundCloud|SoundCloud]].
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| − | ===Husky Butt Rec.===
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| − | '''Husky Butt Records''' is a tiny [[W:Record Label|Record Label]] founded by Sparx Traxx on January 1st, 2017. <ref>[https://musicbrainz.org/label/e00e9b2b-0e3a-4dc8-9911-29ade376efe1/ Husky Butt Rec.] on Musicbrainz. Retrieved August 25, 2017.</ref> The label focuses mainly on the clash of [[W:8-bit|8-bit]] [[W:Retro|Retro]] [[W:Chiptune|chiptune]] music, and experimental [[W:indie dance|indie dance]]. "[[W:Chiptunes|Chiptunes]]" can also be understood as [[W:videogame music|videogame music]]. Sparx Traxx releases music based on the principle of one track albums. See [[W:singles (music)|singles]].
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| − | # '''"Pizza"''' Released on 2017-05-17 <ref>[https://musicbrainz.org/release-group/5d8bdab0-9ca9-4ed7-ab34-ffb36c8dc0a1/ Pizza] on Musicbrainz. Retrieved August 25, 2017.</ref>
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| − | # '''"Hesking"''' Released on 2017-05-17 <ref>[https://musicbrainz.org/release-group/a92cfacf-7ca0-4dc9-8385-ba782e0ced79/ Hesking] on Musicbrainz. Retrieved August 25, 2017.</ref>
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| − | # '''"Toasty"''' Released on 2017-08-01 <ref>[https://musicbrainz.org/release-group/d1b772e7-7413-4d13-800d-d6e58ef242d8/ Toasty] on Musicbrainz. Retrieved August 25, 2017.</ref>
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| | ==External links== | | ==External links== |
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| − | * [https://twitter.com/SparxTraxx Sparx Traxx] on [[Twitter]] | + | * [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/sparxtraxx Sparx] on [[Fur Affinity]] |
| − | * [https://www.facebook.com/SparxTraxx Sparx Traxx] on [[Facebook]] | + | * [https://twitter.com/BVDGRRL Sparx] on [[Twitter]] |
| − | * [https://soundcloud.com/basshusky Sparx Traxx] on SoundCloud | + | * [https://soundcloud.com/BADGRRL Sparx] on [[SoundCloud]] |
| − | * [https://www.mixcloud.com/SparxTraxx/ Sparx Traxx] on MixCloud | + | * [https://www.mixcloud.com/BADGRRL/ Sparx] on [[MixCloud]] |
| − | * [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/sparxtraxx Sparx Traxx] on [[Fur Affinity]]
| + | * [http://www.youtube.com/user/thelightguy1 Sparx] on [[YouTube]] |
| − | * [http://www.youtube.com/user/thelightguy1 Sparx Traxx] on [[YouTube]] | + | * [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Z6VQ2NkCdXxadj0Cwolm6 Sparx] on [[Spotify]] |
| − | * [http://heskl3t.tumblr.com/ Sparx Traxx] on Tumblr
| + | * [https://musicbrainz.org/artist/c8599e95-aaeb-4951-b2bd-fe38dc33ff74 Sparx] on [[MusicBrainz]] |
| − | * [https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Z6VQ2NkCdXxadj0Cwolm6 Sparx Traxx] on Spotify | + | * [https://sparxtraxx.bandcamp.com/ Sparx] on [[BandCamp]] |
| − | * [https://musicbrainz.org/artist/c8599e95-aaeb-4951-b2bd-fe38dc33ff74 Sparx Traxx] on MusicBrainz | + | |
| − | * [https://sparxtraxx.bandcamp.com/ Sparx Traxx] on BandCamp | + | |
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