DJ MEHDI (Ed Banger) Interview

In advance of tonight's show at dollop we have managed to grab a few words with Parisian DJ superstar - DJ MEHDI.

After working as a hip-hop producer with the likes of MC Solaar, Asian Dub Foundation and Futura 3000, DJ Mehdi joined forces with Pedro 'Busy P' Winter in 1997, hosting a very successful monthly hip-hop / electro club night at former Paris nightspot Pulp.



This friendship resulted in Busy P signing Mehdi up to his Ed Banger label, culmating in the release of the 'Lucky Boy' LP in 2006. The album featured the classic tracks 'Signatune' (which was re-edited by Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter) and 'I Am Somebody' (featuring Chromeo).

More recently, Dj Mehdi has been part of a group of friends and DJ's collectively known as Club 75 which includes Cassius, Busy P and Xavier de Ronsay (Justice).

Where are you now?

In my house, in my bed.

What is your favourite city?

Paris, then NYC, then London.

What was the first record you bought?

Public Enemy - 'It Takes A Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back'

When/ where/ how did you start dj’ing & producing?

In my bedroom, when I was 11 years old. How, it's a quite long story but my father, my uncles, my cousins, and a few street hustlers from my neighbourhood all had their importance.

How many records are in your collection?

5000 vinyls and maybe 15000 mp3's.

What is your favourite album ever?

Public Enemy - 'It Take A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back'

Who is your role model?

Jerry Seinfeld.

What is your preferred production and dj set up?

It's just me and my guitar.

What do you never leave the house without?

My pants.

What do you get up to when you are not busy with music?

Jumping up and down on the bed with my son.

What tracks are you currently working on?

'Let The Children Techno' compilation with Busy P.

What has been your personal musical highlight of 2010 so far?

The first time I heard 'Over' by Drake, in February.

What upcoming acts do you think could breakthrough in 2011?

Gesafelstein.

DJ Mehdi performs at dollop tonight as Carte Blanche (alongside his partner in crime Riton).

Tickets are available here.

DJ MEHDI (Ed Banger) & RITON as CARTE BLANCHE this Friday

As we mentioned previously, this Friday at Stealth is dollop, and along with Kissy Sell Out's San City High room we are very pleased to bring you the hottest duo in House & Techno music - DJ MEHDI & RITON (aka. CARTE BLANCHE)!

"YOU GONNA LOVE THE HOUSE"
"This is what DJ MEHDI told RITON when he invited him for a tour of the Chicago ghetto music he's been stashing for 3 years, waiting for the good moment to reveal.And this is exactly what happened: British grand master DJ and producer Riton moved in, and wanted to never leave. He loved the House, they loved the House. They got married and lived very happily during the years 2009 and 10. Their brainchild was born, everybody welcomed CARTE BLANCHE. Of course, they weren't the only ones. Ed Banger honcho Busy P snatched the mp3's that were bouncing back and forth across the Chunnel for a soon release on the label. The result? Four tracks of neck-breaking breaks, a shout-out to the masters, but with no nostalgia whatsoever. And maybe a couple of (obvious) samples, ok."

"DJ MEHDI has been foraying into all things black music since 1995. He made his international print in 2006 with the release of the LUCKY BOY album on Ed Banger, and been club-hopping worldwide ever since, touring with Justice and A-Trak, remixing Santigold and Busta Rhymes, as well as dropping his own dancefloor bombs in the name of SIGNATUNE, POCKET PIANO or I AM SOMEBODY.

Riton is Newcastle's finest, having made it from the Northern vibrations of Grand Central Recordings to being the most stable asset in the RADIO SOULWAX family and tour. His own street cred goes widescope, from remixing LCD Soundsystem and Crookers to breaking the number one spot in the Kraut Rock charts in 2008 with his EINE KLEINE NACHT MUSIK project on Modular Records. He's also a model, but you knew that already.

DJ MEHDI and RITON as CARTE BLANCHE are four decks, one mixer, and a TR 909, of course. No bangers, strictly house music."

Their debut EP on Ed Banger Records dropped back in May, and featured the tracks 'Gar Du Nord', 'Black Billionaires', 'Do Do Do' (with Kid Sister), 'In The Mix' & 'Jigga Bite'.



Since it's release the duo have remixed Chromeo, Uffie & Scissor Sisters, and had their tracks "Gar Du Nord' and 'Do Do Do' have been remixed by Green Velvet and Laidback Luke respectively. Check out a little video of their 6.45am set at Sonar festival over the summer:

For more info check out the Facebook event.

Support on the night comes from TOMB CREW, Riotous Rockers and dollop resident D'lex.

Advance tickets are available from here.

KISSY SELL OUT presents SAN CITY HIGH this FRIDAY !!!

This Friday at Stealth is dollop, who return after their sell-out October 'Annie Mac Presents...' event with a lineup sure to appeal to all lovers of house, electro, techno & bass.

In the Rescue Rooms we are pleased to welcome dollop & Stealth favourite KISSY SELL OUT who will be hosting the room, showcasing the talents of his SAN CITY HIGH label-mates!

Friday 5th November

Kissy Sell Out & dollop present...

ANTI CHRIS
BLAMMA! BLAMMA!
DANIMAL KINGDOM
KISSY SELL OUT
THE SQUATTERS
UNION
URCHINS
& MORE TBC

You know exactly what you’re in for when DJ extraordinaire Kissy Sell Out and his San City High Crew rolls into town. San City High is not only a record label but also an unstoppable musical force bringing the highest quality club tracks to the masses by any means. Expect a damn good party that’s downright crazy from start to finish. But this is not just any party. Playing on the night are Kissy Sell Out alongside Anti Chris, Blamma Blamma, Danimal Kingdom, The Squatters, Union & Urchins. All of this amounts to hot, undiscovered talent combined with rock solid established acts… the common factor being exciting and incredible music for everyone involved.

Hypeaddict.net presents - Kissy Sell Out from Gavin Kerr on Vimeo.

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Also as part of the event we have Ed Banger Records star DJ MEHDI who will be perfoming alongside RITON in Stealth as CARTE BLANCHE! Support comes from RIOTOUS ROCKERS & D'LEX, whilst the bass-heavy side of the spectrum will be provided by the mighty TOMB CREW!

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Advance Tickets available form : www.tinyurl.com/dollopdollop