A year ago today French producer DJ Mehdi passed away following a freak accident at his house in Paris during a friend's birthday party. One of the most loved men in Electronic music, and a tragic lost for many people all across the world. Rest in power...
Uploaded to SoundCloud yesterday, here is DJ Mehdi's set from the Stones Throw vs. Ed Banger Party in 2009, which took place at Le Bataclan in Paris on March 6th. Meticulously mixed, with an wonderfully eclectic track selection. One of the best DJs ever - miss you.
Earlier today, A-Trak took to his Facebook page and posted an article, Mehdi Forever, in loving memory of his late friend and fellow DJ/Producer, Mehdi Favéris-Essadi. Below you will find an exert, andHERE you can read the heart-wrenching piece in full, which provides an incredible insight into the lives of one of the most inspiring and loved people in music. Amazing stuff.
"How can I imagine life without Mehdi? It’s a question I never thought I would have to ask myself. Mehdi was without a doubt like a brother to me, a friend well beyond our music ties, a kindred spirit and someone who played an irreplaceable and constant role in my life. In the days since his passing I’ve been reflecting a lot on our friendship and felt the need to write down my thoughts. Here goes..."
There has been no official statement yet, but earlier today Ed Banger Records have confirmed that DJ Mehdi has passed away. Over the past 15 years the Frenchman remained relatively underground, but the influence he and his music has had on Electronic music as a whole is simply incredible. He has an exceptional back catalogue of his own and has collaborted with the likes of Daft Punk, Cassius, MC Solaar, Chromeo and many more; pushing the boundaries, mixing Hip-Hop and Electronic music better than anyone else, creating the most beautiful disco-infused material that has become the sound of French Electronic music. The cause of his death is unknown, but there reports are that he fell to his death from a roof - my thoughts go out to everyone at Ed Banger Records, his family and of course his beautiful wife, Fafi. Below are two of my favourite Mehdi remixes from the past few years - forever missed.
UPDATE: DJ Mag are reporting that he was on the roof of his home in Paris with a group of friends celebrating the birthday of Riton, his partner in Carte Blanche, when the roof collapsed. A number of others are reported to have been seriously injured in the tragic accident. Riton, aka Henry Smithson, is said to be the only person not to have fallen through the roof.
Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 3:25PM 
