Munchi (DJ)

Munchi

Munchi in 2011
Background information
Birth name Rajiv Münch
Born July 29, 1989[1]
Origin Rotterdam, Netherlands
Genres Moombahton, electronic, baltimore club, baile funk, dubstep, bubbling, reggaeton, juke, trap
Occupation(s) Record producer, DJ, remixer
Instruments Acid Pro 5.0[2]
Years active 2009–present
Labels T&A Records, Mad Decent, Selegna Records
Associated acts David Heartbreak, M.I.A., Diplo

Rajiv Münch (born July 29, 1989), better known by his stage name Munchi, is a Dutch producer and DJ of Dominican descent, born and raised in Rotterdam, Netherlands.[3] He is credited to have made "the first truly original work" for moombahton, taking "the sound to the next level"[4] and being the originator of moombahcore.[5] Even though Munchi is credited mainly for moombahton, it was his versatility that brought him into public attention.[6][7] Notably producing a wide selection of genres and incorporating these elements in his music.[8][9] This is best represented in the Murda Sound debut on T&A Records, consisting of a wide variety of genres doing Munchi's versatility justice.[10] In December 2010 Munchi was featured with 3 tracks on M.I.A.'s Vicki Leekx mixtape,[11] and in July 2012 on Azealia Banks' Fantasea mixtape, with the track "Esta Noche."

Background

Munchi started making music in 2004 when his brother bought him Acid Pro.[12] He met future collaborator David Heartbreak via MySpace in 2009. After Munchi mentioned Dave Nada's Moombahton EP, Heartbreak wanted to learn more about the genre and invited him to Charlotte.[13] While touring the United States in March 2011, Munchi suffered a seizure caused by an intracerebral hemorrhage. After learning of Münch's condition, fellow producers DJ Ayres, Tittsworth and Dave Nada organised a fundraiser "to pay for surgery, medication and flight home for the non-American insured producer".[14] He spent 9 hours in coma and 11 days in the hospital, but when noticing the overwhelming support it inspired him to recover faster during 2011.[15][16]

Discography

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References

  1. ↑ Munchi (July 30, 2011). "Munchi’s Birthday Present: Verano De Moombahton!". Generation Bass. Retrieved July 24, 2013.
  2. ↑ Munchi Interview. Tittsworth. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  3. ↑ NRC Handelsblad Newspaper. NRC Handelsblad. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  4. ↑ XLR8R Bubblin' Feature. XLR8R. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  5. ↑ When Moombahton & Moombahcore Ruled The World In 2011. Generation Bass. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  6. ↑ Walmer Presents: The Munchi Interview. Walmer Convenience. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  7. ↑ XLR8R Bubblin' Feature. XLR8R. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  8. ↑ Munchi Interview. Tittsworth. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  9. ↑ Boomkat EP Review. Boomkat. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  10. ↑ T&A Records: Munchi - Murda Sound. T&A Records. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  11. ↑ NRC Handelsblad Newspaper NRC Handelsblad. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  12. ↑ Walmer Presents: The Munchi Interview. Walmer Convenience. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  13. ↑ Walmer Presents: The Munchi Interview. Walmer Convenience. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  14. ↑ The Couch Sessions: Moombah Week - Is Munchi The Worlds Most Inventive New Producer?. TheCouchSessions.com. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  15. ↑ Walmer Presents: The Munchi Interview. Walmer Convenience. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  16. ↑ Munchi Fundraiser. DjAyres.com. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.

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