DJ Mehdi

DJ Mehdi, born Mehdi Favéris-Essadi on January 20, 1977, in Hauts-de-Seine, France, was a prominent figure in the hip-hop and electronic music scene. He was of French and Tunisian descent and grew up surrounded by diverse musical influences. Mehdi's career began in the early 1990s as a member of the influential French rap group Ideal J. He later transitioned into electronic dance music, becoming a key artist on Ed Banger Records, where he released notable albums like *The Story of Espion* (2002) and *Lucky Boy* (2006). His work often blended hip-hop with electronic elements, and he collaborated with artists such as Daft Punk and Cassius. Mehdi was also known for his tribute mixtape *Loukoums*, inspired by J Dilla's *Donuts*.

DJ Mehdi's impact extended beyond his own music, as he was part of the collective "Club 75" alongside friends like Cassius and Justice. He tragically passed away on September 13, 2011, at the age of 34. Despite his untimely death, Mehdi's legacy continues to influence contemporary electronic and hip-hop music.

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Genres

French House

Hip Hop

Downtempo

House

Techno

Rap

Electro House

Electro

Nu Disco

Alternative Dance

French Hip Hop

Electroclash

Related Artists

Justice

Mr. Oizo

Breakbot

Cassius

Kavinsky

Daft Punk

Sebastian

Gesaffelstein

M83

A-Trak

Flying Lotus

Surkin

Latest Release

Espion Le EP

DJ Mehdi

Album - 11 Tracks - Released September 12, 2024