Mehdi Faveris-Essadi, better known simply as DJ Mehdi, is a hip-hop electro DJ outta Paris, France. Since getting started in the mid ‘90s, Mehdi has knocked down some collabos with Daft Punk, MC Solaar, Chromeo and Busy P, among others. Signed onto French label Ed Banger Records, Mehdi has brought some of the freshest mixes to all corners of the globe. And despite his current touring schedule, Mehdi recently gave some time to Killahbeez to answer some questions we’d been wondering.
You’re mad touring all over Europe right now. How’s that going?
DJ Mehdi: Going very good, thank you. I love touring here in Europe. It’s my home. I never get tired of it. France, U.K., Germany plus Scandinavia and the Mediterranean, so much things to see, so many good people, and the food is usually great. What more could I ask for?
This is what I’ve been waiting for all summer long and wasn’t even aware of it. Above is a short 15 minute and change mix that Gaspard and Xavier did for Dior Homme’s Spring/Summer fashion show. It’s seriously nothing short of epic. Of course, fans of Justice expect no less. Enjoy!
Link to zSHARE and make the leap to the back if you’re interested in seeing the show.
Last Friday, Mona Alice Oakenfold posted up the video to Stress. If you own a copy of the Y album, you may agree with me that pretty much all the tracks don’t need to be remixed. In baseline form, they all can hold their own on the dance floor. There are a few producers such as Boys Noize, Jesse Tittsworth and The Hood Internet that did a stellar job on reworking tracks by Justice. So what am I alluding to? Just click play and listen to the Auto remix of Stress. Another reason to look forward to Ed Banger Records Vol. 3.
May 19th 2008, marks the release date of Ed Banger Records Vol. 3. SebastiAn’s mystery single, ‘untitled’, has been floating around the blogosphere for awhile now. There are two things that I’m wondering: A) will Motor be the final name of the track and b) will it be part of this album.
Also, make the leap to the back end to see some pics I took from Justice’s DC performance at 9:30 Club. In attendance were Busy P, So Me, and of course Gaspard and Xavier of Justice. I’m not sure why Fancy cancelled. Instead, Wale filled in the gap between Busy P and Justice’s performance. After a few shameless self plugs, the dj that accompanied Wale threw in their remix of D.A.N.C.E. to set things off. Big ups to Wale though, he just got signed onto Interscope.
Electro is a genre of dance music thats quite contagious. Vettig and Morsig is a series of mixtapes from Milan Caspers and friends from Amsterdam. Below is the 7th mixtape by dj mate, Tron. Well known to their Netherlands brethren, I felt this mixtape was too good not to share. If you’re feeling this, support them by downloading it here. And of course, a track listing is available on the back.
After the listen, you’re most likely going to be beasting for more. Following the link below to Vettig & Morsig’s myspace page for more mixtapes.
Via Kixandthecity is a very vibrant pair of uptowns. This particular pair is called Pedro in Paris, named after the head of Ed Banger Records. Apparently, Pedro Winter aka Mr. Ed Banger wanted to keep things simple with this shoe. The end result does not show that. But a lot of characteristics in this shoe truly represents the man whether he’s at a gig or being interviewed. I’ll be seeing him for the first time March 12th when he makes his first DC appearance at the 9:30 club. Normally, I’m not a fan of uber hypebeast colored sneakers, but I am such a sucker for anything Ed Banger. These uptowns are casted in stone on my “must-have” list. Unfortunately, we do not know the release date. Make the leap to see a few more images.
