MR.MATSA (LABROCK/DA-TRAXX RECORDINGS) AVIGNON
Dj since 1994, producer and remixer, matsa is one of the best
french turntablism technicians. Previously member of the
Marsilian “Turntable Dragunz” crew (La Cosca, Iam), he has
played several times along with the DMC France and the DMC
Canada (videos, dvds akd mix): sponsored by Ecler and Vestax,
we have seen him doing scratch demos and showcases (Siel
Fairshow, Mix Moove...) for several years.
Participating in Hip Hop, Trip Hop and Lounge compilations such
as GASOLINE, BATTLE WEAPONS, HYPER CUT, KOLLECTIF
K, FONDAMENTAL KARTEL, LAB ROK GROOVE, DOPE
BEATS by Le Peuple de l’Herbe, he has performed with the
biggest names of the electronic, Techno, Hip Hop and Soul Jazz
Funk scenes : Laurent Garnier, Jeff Mills, Josh Wink, Dj Spinna,
Dj Vadim, Maceo Parker, Roy Ayers.
Performing all around Europe and abroad in clubs and festivals
(Les Nuits Sonores in Lyon, Marsatac in Marseille, The Midem in
Cannes, The Montréal’s Francofolies, The Fabrik Live in
London, The Ispo in Munich, Les Bains in Paris), he plays with
the turntables like others would do with their instrument. After
having been resident in the prestigious Pourcel brothers’
‘Compagnie des Comptoirs’ (Avignon, Sète) from 2005 to 2007,
he is now one of the official producers (in NU BREAK or FUNKY
BREAK ELECTRO) of the Cedric Benoit a.k.a. Cedr’x’s label,
Lab Rok Records. The two of them form now The Smokey
Bastards crew.
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MR.MATSA PRESENTS SHONKOLO EP (da-traxx recordings)