Each year in Paris, Music Producer Convention allows you to learn from the best, extend your network, receive priceless advice, and present your productions to key industry representatives.
Award-winning and internationally renowned producers, managers, A&Rs, DJs, label reps, publishers, and marketing specialists are hosting classes, practical in-studio workshops, conferences, demos, critical listening sessions, and debates on Urban & Electronic music production.
Thanks to all of our speakers, MPC has become an unequaled experience since 2017.
EDITION IV SPEAKERS (2023)
Tony Dofat, Ty Fyffe, Ari Morris, Tarik Azzouz (Run The Streets), Major Seven, Ikaz Boi, Swede (808 Mafia), Ray Da Prince, Shroom, Shaz, Thug Dance, Opseek, C-Wash, Giobbe, Nick Green (Next Play Music), Pierre-Gilles Dorison (Polydor), DJ Idem, DJ Mac Teal, Akila Be Water, ...
... x Music Producer Convention
Special Event
TONY DOFAT (Bad Boy Records)
PRODUCER, ENGINEER, SONGWRITER
NEW-YORK / USA
2x Grammy Award
27x Platinum & Gold certified (RIAA)
44+ million records sold
Indisputably a hip-hop heavyweight, Tony Dofat entered the world of music through the success of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
He composed, produced, mixed, and remixed for nearly three decades innumerable tracks alongside the founder of Bad Boy Records and quickly became the hit maker of the label working for artists such as: Tina Turner, Notorious BIG, Heavy D, Ja Rule, Missy Elliott, Black Rob, Method Man, AZ, Montell Jordan, Jodeci, Total, Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, 8 Ball, Carl Thomas, Will Smith, Birdman, McGruff, and Monifah among others.
In 2015, Dofat joined the faculty at Long Island University’s Brooklyn campus as an Associate Professor in both Media Arts and Music Technology Departments and is now an Associate Professor at Drexel University in Philadelphia.
TY FYFFE
PRODUCER
NEW-YORK / USA
17x Platinum certified et 10x Gold certified (RIAA)
22+ Million records sold
Ty Fyffe came up under the direction of Teddy Riley (known as the co-creator of the New Jack Swing genre and one of the best music producers ever), with EPMD member Erick Sermon. He worked with the Flipmode Squad.
Ty Fyffe is known for his work with : Jay-Z, DMX, Ja Rule, Redman and Foxy Brown.
He also produced for artists such as : 50 Cent, Rakim, Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, Redman, Snoop Dogg, Big Pun, Nas, AZ, Cam'ron, Twista, Prodigy, Styles P, Ja Rule, MC Lyte, LL Cool J, Amil, Beanie Sigel, G-Eazy, French Montana, Slick Rick, Canibus, Jayo Felony, Queen Pen, Cam'ron, 54th Platoon, Royce da 5'9", Fetty Wap and Graph among others.
ARI MORRIS
Mixer, Engineer, Producer
MEMPHIS / USA
Grammy Award nominated
74x gold & platinum certified (RIAA)
60+ million records sold
Ari Morris is a mixer, sound engineer (Dolby Atmos) and producer.
His meticulous work has made him the reference mixer for some of the biggest names in today's hip-hop.
Morris recorded and mixed countless #1 Billboard and radio hits, including the the 2020 Rap album of the year nominee "The Allegory" by Royce da 5'9", as well as the 2022 album of the year nominee "Good Morning Gorgeous (deluxe)" by Mary J. Blige.
In 2020, Morris established Edge Recording, his personal studio facility in Memphis where he created the immersive mixes for Lil Durk's album "7220", and Rod Wave’s album "A Beautiful Mind”, which both debuted #1 on Billboard.
TARIK AZZOUZ (Run The Streets)
PRODUCER
AULNAY-SOUS-BOIS / FRANCE
Grammy Award winner
Multi-Gold & Platinum certified (RIAA)
Tarik Azzouz is a French producer signed to the American label Run The Streets is racking up hits after hits.
In 2021, he worked on 6 tracks for DJ Khaled's album "Khaled Khaled" (including "Sorry Not Sorry" by Jay-Z and Nas), on H.E.R's album with "I can have it all", and was nominated for a Grammy Award for "Album Of The Year" and "best RnB album".
In 2022, he landed 8 tracks on Dj Khaled's "God Did" album (including "God Did" by Jay-Z, Rick Ross, and Lil Wayne), 2 tracks on Mary J Blige's "Good Morning Gorgeous" album, 2 tracks on Yo Gotti's "CM 10" album, and was nominated 6 times at the Grammys that year.
His credits include: Chris Brown, Nipsey Hussle, Lil Baby, Eminem, Nas, Fabolous, Dej Loaf, Meek Mill, Anthony Hamilton, Dreamdoll, Big Sean, John Legend, Lupe Fiasco, ...
IKAZ BOI
PRODUCER, SONGWRITER
NANTES / FRANCE
6x Gold & 2x Diamond (Singles)
5x Gold & 8x Platinum, 1x Diamond (Albums)
Ikaz Boi is a French producer who worked with top French artists such as 13 Block, Ateyaba, Damso, Hamza, Niska, Laylow, SCH (among others) as well as for Americans including Savemoney Crew (Chance The Rapper, Vic Mensa..), Hoodrich Pablo Juan and Playboi Carti, or more recently Quavo feat Travis Scott, to name but a few.
Ikaz Boi is mentioned among the big names in French production on a regular basis, the avant-garde producer also works on entire projects such as 13 Block's mixtape "Triple S", or his three solo projects "Brutal I", "Brutal II" and "Brutal III" all three widely praised by the critics.
MAJOR SEVEN
PRODUCTEUR, SONGWRITER
ATLANTA / USA
Multi-Platine & Or (RIAA)
Major Seven is a distinguished multi-platinum record producer, songwriter, musician, and visionary based in Atlanta, Georgia.
His extraordinary journey in the music industry began under the mentorship of R&B legend Keith Sweat.
He lives by the motto “quality over quantity” and each of his production is a success like his DJ Snake, Ozuna & Megan Thee Stallion track which hit 17.8 million views in the first 24 hours.
Major Seven has collaborated with an impressive range of artists, including the likes of Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Future, Rihanna, DJ Khaled, and DJ Snake, Blackpink, Bryson Tyler, Dave East, Kanye West, T-Pain, Tech N9ne, Buju Banton, Megan Lee Stallion, among others.
SWEDE 808 MAFIA
PRODUCER
MIAMI / USA
Multi-Platine (RIAA)
Swede is a platinum producer and guitar player, member of the famous American production crew 808 Mafia.
Swede has produced for major hip-hop artists such as: Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Meek Mill, Dj Khaled, Nas, Cee Lo Green, Jay Jones, Gudda Gudda, Future, Rich Homie Quan, among others.
Swede also produced for Latin and pop artists such as: Dalex, J Quiles, Lapiz Conciente, Sergey Lazarev, Vlad Topalov, Pitbull or Flo Rida. As well as for film and TV syncs such as Bad Boys For Life (Will Smith, Martin Lawrence), Undisputed (Lil Wayne, Skip Bayless), and Kidding (Jim Carrey) and commercials for Jeep with NBA star Paul George.
Swede founded and runs a label, publishing & production company: The beat republic.
RAY DA PRINCE
PRODUCER, SONGWRITER
CASTELNAUDARY / FRANCE
2x Diamond certified
8x Gold & 1x Platinum certified
Native of Aix-en-Provence, Ray Da Prince is a producer and songwriter from south of France. Born in Tahiti, his parents decided to move to mainland France, where he spent most of his youth, before moving to Guadeloupe (French caribbean), where he stayed for almost 10 years.
Surrounded by a family of musicians, he decided to become a composer in 2012. A multi-tasker, Ray Da Prince has also been an artistic director for the past 2 years. His job is to co-write with artists, help them tackle different themes and take them on new waves. He has collaborated with artists such as Kalash Criminel on 3 of his projects (R.A.S, La Fosse aux Lions & Sélection Naturelle) composing and/or producing a series of tracks, with KPoint on hit the track "Ma 6T a Craqué, Kidd Keo on the single "Miss U", Naza, Keblack, and Ronisia, among others.
THUG DANCE
PRODUCER
MARSEILLE / FRANCE
5x Gold & 1x Platinum
Thug Dance is a beatmaker / DJ with an atypical background.
Initially immersed in the world of French Rap, he then tried his hand at House and made a name for himself with his duo Amine Edge & DANCE.
For almsot 10 years, Thug Dance toured clubs and festivals all over the world, and after the Pandemic, he went back to his first love, producing for rappers.
Thug Dance has worked with the likes of : Zamdane, Soso Maness, Hamza, JUL, Deen Burbigo, IAM, among others.
SHAZ
PRODUCER
PARIS / FRANCE
4x Gold & 1x Platinum (Singles)
9x Gold & 7x Platinum (Albums)
Shaz is a certified multi-platinum French producer and composer. Born in Lille and raised in the 91 region of France, he started playing several instruments and began composing on the piano at the age of 13, and later launched into hip-hop productions in 2013.
Shaz has produced for international and French artists such as Migos, Young Thug, Kalash, Damso, SCH, Ninho, Hamza, Key Glock, Alonzo, Riles, BigFlo et Oli, Peewee Longway, TIF, Kerchak, Jok'air, Rosh, ...
He also produces his own projects as an artist/producer such as 808Club, releases several singles and works on upcoming projects.
PREVIOUS SPEAKERS
Over the years Music Producer Convention have hosted more than 60 speakers among the most influentials in the actual music scene.
Many thanks to all of our previous speakers for sharing their knowledge and expertise :
ROCKWILDER
MPCIII
TONY DOFAT
PRODUCER, ENGINEER, TEACHER
NEW-YORK / USA
2x Grammy Award
27x Platinum & Gold certified (RIAA)
44+ million records sold
Hip-Hop production heavyweight, Tony Dofat entered the world of music through the success of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
He composed, mixed, arranged and produced for over two decades on innumerable tracks and remixes alongside the founder of Bad Boy Records and quickly became the hit maker of the label, he composed and produced for Notorious BIG, Tina Turner, Heavy D, Ja Rule, Missy Elliott, Black Rob, Method Man, AZ, Montell Jordan, Jodeci, Total, Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah, 8 Ball, M.O.P., Will Smith, Birdman or Monifah among others.
THERON "NEFF-U" FEEMSTER
PRODUCER, MUSICIAN
LOS ANGELES / USA
2x Grammy Award winner
Multi-Platinum & Gold certified (RIAA)
70+ million records sold
Two times Grammy Award winner for his work with Eminem and Ne-Yo, Theron Feemster has been mentored by Dr. Dre during a decade.
In 2001, Neff-U composed the theme song for Men In Black II and moved to LA where he began working with artists across multiple genres such as Michael Jackson, Dr.Dre, 50 cent, Justin Bieber, Nelly, Jamie Foxx, Jay-Z , Westside Connection, Keyshia Cole, Aloe Blacc, Tori Kelly, Sofia Reyes, Mary J. Blige, Brandy, Mario and Musiq Soulchild among others.
STREETRUNNER
PRODUCER
MIAMI / USA
Grammy Award winner
15x Platinum certified (RIAA)
8x Gold certified (RIAA)
25+ million records sold
He started with the hit single "Take me home" by Terror Squad. He then received three Grammy awards for his productions on Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter III", Eminem on "MMLP2" and Dj Khaled's "Higher" feat. Nipssey Hussle and John Legend. STREETRUNNER became a major fixture as a high-profile hip-hop producer working with artists such as Meek Mill, Rick Ross, 2Chainz, Eminem, Fat Joe, Dj Khaled, Beanie Sigel, Ace Hood, Twista, Fabolous, Trae Tha Truth, The Game, Ludacris, LL Cool J, and Nicki Minaj among others.
ROCKWILDER
PRODUCER
NEW-YORK / USA
Grammy Award winner
34x Platinum & 12x Gold certified (RIAA)
40+ million records sold
Rockwilder is a legendary record producer since 1993, he produced songs for countless artists including Organized Konfusion, Jay-Z, Busta Rhymes, Xzibit, Nas, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Prodigy, Big Pun, 50 Cent, Kelis, Method Man, Tyrese or De La Soul Janet Jackson, Destiny's Child, Missy Elliott, Mya, Pink, Lil' Kim, Christina Aguilera or for movies such as Training Day, How High and Rush Hour 2. His signature sound on Redman & Method Man’s Blackout album hit single « Da Rockwilder » took over the clubs and charts opening up new doors.
DJ KHALIL
PRODUCER, DJ
LOS ANGELES / USA
Grammy Award winner
2x Platinum certified (RIAA)
4x Gold certified (RIAA)
Hip-Hop and Soul music producer, best known for his productions for Dr.Dre, Eminem,or the multi-platinum single "The Man" by Aloe Blacc.
With a 30 years experience DJ Khalil is also acclaimed for his work on numerous major projects producing for Jay-Z, Nas, Usher, 50 Cent, Logic, Anderson Paak, BJ the Chicago Kid, Pink, Snoop Dogg, French Montana, Fabolous, Cypress Hill, The Clipse, A$AP Rocky, G-Unit, Wale, Pitbull, Raekwon, Big Boi, Xzibit and Bishop Lamont.
TARIK AZZOUZ
PRODUCER, MUSICIAN
AULNAY-SOUS-BOIS / FRANCE
Grammy Award winner
4x Platinum certified (RIAA/SNEP)
3x Gold certified (RIAA/SNEP)
Tarik Azzouz's first placement was non other than Lil Wayne's "Street Chains" on the "Free Weezy" Album.
Teaming up with american producer StreetRunner led him to secure spots on major albums collaborating with Rick Ross, Fat Joe, The Game, Anthony Hamilton, Meek Mill, John Legend, Royce da 5'9, Lupe Fiasco, Jadakiss and French Montana to name a few.
Tarik Azzouz constently signed 4 tracks on the last DJ Khaled "Father of Asahd" album n°1 in 14 countries.
MIKE & KEYS
PRODUCERS
LOS ANGELES / USA
4x Grammy Award nominated
Multi-Platinum & Gold certified (RIAA)
Formerly known as The Futuristiks are an American hip-hop production duo that consists of Money Mike and J-Keys.
They have produced Full Length albums from Dom Kennedy’s "Get Home Safely" to Nipsey Hussle's “Victory Lap” & Buddy's debut album "Harland & Alondra".
Mike & Keys have Collaborated with 1500ornothin, DJ Khalil, DJ Quik, Dr. Dre, Mr. Lee or Jake One. Their Production credits include artists such as :
Khalid, Kendrick Lamar, T.I., Wiz Khalifa, Chris Brown, Snoop Dogg, Mya, BJ The Chicago Kid, 50 Cent, Eminem, Jeremih, Lupe Fiasco, The Game, Redman, Casey Veggies, Le-Crae and Ludacris.
PYROMAN
PRODUCER
PARIS / FRANCE
4x Diamond certified (SNEP)
Multi-Platinum certified (SNEP)
He is the youngest speaker of our convention, Pyroman is behind France's biggest hits of 2017.
Sitting on top of the charts from July to December (32 weeks), he occupied the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place at the same time for Niska's "Réseaux", Kalash ft Damso "Mwaka Moon" and Niska's "Salé".
While producing for other French top artists such as Vald, Hayce Lemsi and Siboy he also works in the US with Playboi Carti, ASAP Rocky, Jaden Smith, ASAP Mob, Yo Gotti, Stefflon Don, Rich Homie Quan, Jose Guapo, Tony Yayo, Wacka Flocka and Soulja Boy among others.
MY GUY MARS
PRODUCER
LOS ANGELES / USA
Grammy Award winner
12x Platinum certified & 2x Gold certified (RIAA)
My Guy Mars is a multi-time Grammy nominee and award winner multifaceted recording artist. Member of the collective 1500 or Nothin', the award winning group has produced for many artists and the band regularly accompanies artists on stage (T.I., Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, etc.).
Mars has lent his production and songwriting expertise to the likes of Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, Drake, Faith Evans, Busta Rhymes, Bobby Valentino, The Game, Jay-Z, Lupe Fiasco, Master P, Jennifer Hudson, Marsha Ambrosius, Mya, Nelly, Nipsey Hussle, Wiz Khalifa, YG, 2 Chainz, Ty Dolla $ign, Mac Miller and many more.
TY FYFFE
PRODUCER
NEW-YORK / USA
17x Platinum certified et 10x Gold certified (RIAA)
22+ Million records sold
In the late-1980s he came up under the direction of Teddy Riley (known as the co-creator of the New Jack Swing genre) and then with EPMD member Erick Sermon.
In the mid-'90s he works with the Flipmode Squad and Lord Have Mercy.
Ty Fyffe is best known for his work with Def Jam recordings roster and its sub-labels including Jay-Z, DMX, Ja Rule, Redman or Foxy Brown.
He also produced for artists like Snoop Dogg, Big Pun, Nas, AZ, Cam'ron, Twista,
Prodigy, Styles P, 50 Cent, Rakim or Busta Rhymes among others.
SCOOP DEVILLE
PRODUCER
LOS ANGELES / USA
6x Platinum certified (RIAA)
2.1+ Millions records sold
15x Billboard radio hits
Scoop DeVille is the son of veteran latino Hip Hop pioneer KID FROST, was just 15 when he scored his first hit single ‘Mamacita” by Baby Bash.
His production credits reads like a who’s who list working with artists such as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, Post Malone, Young Jeezy, YG, Fat Joe, Wiz Khalifa, Nipsey Hussle , Eminem, Usher and many more.
BLASTAR
PRODUCER
PARIS / FRANCE
12x Platinum certified (SNEP)
7x Gold certified (SNEP)
Signed by Universal Music Publishing / Golden Eye Music since 2005, Blastar is one of the legendaries producers in France having secured placements with almost every top French artists that shaped the French rap scene for the last 13 years. Blastar's credits include the likes of Booba, Joke, 113, Dosseh, Mac Tyer, Niro, Kery James, Salif, Medine, Diam's, Sefyu, Rohff, Rim K, Mokobe, Admiral.
Blastar is still working on several projects and will release his solo EP, coming up the EP of american artist Lorelle Howard.
MADIZM
PRODUCER
PARIS / FRANCE
Madizm is a passionate producer with a varied background both in front and behind the boards which led him to a unique career in France as one of the top 10 producers in the game. He got his start working with NTM's Kool Shen and Busta Flex and went on to become one of the main producers on the label IV My People.
From albums to movie scores and TV shows, he has worked on diverse projects in France and in the US and is still active to this day.
Madizm is an all around producer and entrepreneur with demonstrated success with album production at all levels (marketing included), publishing companies (signed to Warner and Sony before starting his own) and multi-platform projects (as a pioneer in 2007 with Nemesis/Sony/Orange).
SOUND ORACLE
PRODUCER
ATLANTA / USA
Chief Sound Designer for Timbaland
Chief Sound Designer for Polow da Don
Best known as chief sound designer for super producers Timbaland and Polow Da Don, his work has appeared on productions with top artists such as Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, Missy Elliott, Beyoncé ...
With notable accomplishments of securing placements in over 20 Grammy nominated projects, Sound Oracle
is also a producer and has production credits on Chris Brown, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Gucci Mane, Christina Aguilera ...
NICKO SOULCHILDREN (ODAÏBA)
PRODUCER
PARIS / FRANCE
1x Diamond certified (SNEP)
5x Platinum certified (SNEP)
Nicko started his production work in 1996, he is the half of French duo Soulchildren which produced for numero French hits with the likes of Soprano, Sexion d’Assaut, Youssoupha, Akhenaton, Keny Arkana, Seth Gueko, Pejmaxx, Flynt, Scred Connexion, Demi-Portion, Scylla, Sefyu, Georgio, Red K ...
It is under his new name “Odaïba” that he now produces songs mixing electronic sounds with pop and hip-hop influences.
SWEDE 808 MAFIA
PRODUCER
MIAMI / USA
2x Platinum & 2x Gold certified (RIAA)
Originally guitar player in a band in Sweden, he began to produce and was discovered by the A&R of 808 Mafia and recruited to join the crew.
Swede has produced for major hip hop artists such as Dj Khaled, Gucci Mane, Lil Wayne, Nas, Cee Lo Green, Gudda Gudda, Future, Pusha T, Rich Homie Quan, Gunplay, ...
But Swede also produced for Latin and pop artists: Dalex, J Quiles, Lapiz Conciente, Sergey Lazarev, Vlad Topalov, Pitbull or Flo Rida or for commercials for Jeep with NBA star Paul George.
NEENYO
PRODUCER
TORONTO / CANADA
Grammy Award winner
Multi-Platinum certified (RIAA)
Having produced for Lloyd Banks and Dipset in his early career helped him to enter the American market.
Neenyo then worked with major urban artists such as Drake, Future, Chris Brown, PartyNextDoor, Fabolous, Grafh, Red Café, Jadakiss, Omarion, Akon, The Lox, Bobby Valentino, Collie Buddz and others.
In 2015, Neenyo produced “Plastic Bag” for Drake and Future on their platinum-selling project "What a Time to Be Alive".
Neenyo has consecutively produced on four #1 Billboard albums.
ABE BATSHON
CEO (BEATSTARS)
AUSTIN / USA
Abe is the founder and CEO of BeatStars, a social music marketplace and distribution company where over 600,000+ Music Producers and Recording Artists collaborate, sell, distribute and share their music worldwide.
Before founding Beatstars in 2008, he was an A&R and content developer for INgrooves Music Group responsible for promoting and managing portfolios in digital format, including but not limited to the distribution of digital audio, video, and books to music and mobile retailers.
Clients included the likes of Strange Music (Tech N9ne), Rostrum Records (Wiz Khalifa, Mac Miller), Slaughterhouse, Macklemore, The Lox, Killer Mike, J-Dilla and many more...
OZHORA MIYAGI
PRODUCER
LIEGE / BELGIUM
2x Platinum certified
Named "Producer of the month" by Hype Magazine in 2011 at the age of 17, this young producer coming out of Belgium first started as co-producer on "100 Hunnit" by Meek Mill & Wale.
Ozhora Miyagi kept on rising since then while working with Tory Lanez, Bow Wow, Kid Ink & Devin Cruise, Lil Debbie and Casey Veggies, A$AP Ferg & Bone Thugs & Harmony, Niykee Heaton.
He is also active on the french scene as he produced for Booba, SCH, Alonzo and Dosseh.
OPSEEK
AUDIO ENGINEER, MIXER
PARIS / FRANCE
In 2004 Opseek went from the French West-indian Guadeloupe to Jamaïca where he will record the big names of Reggae-Dancehall scene: Vybz Kartel, Damian Marley, Gyptian, Movado, etc.
In 2006, he continues to work with Jamaïcan and Americain artists while in Miami, USA.
He then decided to come back to France and record the solo album of French rapper Soprano "La Colombe" at Soul Spirit Studio in Marseille.
In 2011 Opseek settles in Paris where he works with Hip-Hop artists such as A$AP Ant, Post Malone, Migos, Drake, Young Thug, Mr. You, Seth Gueko, Siboy, Booba, 13 Block or even Lacrim.
INK
PRODUCER, MUSICIAN
ATLANTA / USA
2x Platinum certified (RIAA)
Producer, Singer, Songwriter and Musician, INK is a true music passionate. Founder of Vintage Nation, a collective unit of talented artists.
She has been working on versatile projects with the likes of Chris Brown, Usher, Yo Gotti, J Cole, Nas, Remy Ma, Trae tha Truth, Tamar Braxton, Teyana Taylor, Meek Mill, Plies, Wyclef, Monica, Rick Ross or Monica among others.
INK is also composing music for film and television.
ZEG P
PRODUCER
MELUN / FRANCE
4x Platinum certified (SNEP)
2x Gold certified (SNEP)
Zeg P is a producer signed with Affranchis Music (Universal Music).
Best known for his work with Sofiane.He is the co-director behind their soon to be released awaited project "93 Empire".Soolking, Heuss l’enfoiré, Lino, Hornet la frappe, Ninho, lefa, Chilla, Barrack Adama, Maska, Nov, Gato da bato ...
SYLVAIN GAZAIGNES
GENERAL MANAGER (BMG FRANCE)
PARIS/ FRANCE
Artistic assistant for record label Sony Music from 2002 to 2007 and then Artistic Director junior from 2007 to 2011, we owe him the signature of the french super-group Sexion d'Assaut (5x platinum certified and 1x Diamond certified).
Since 2011, Sylvain Gazaignes has held the position of Artistic Director at BMG (publishing & label) where he signed artists such as 1995, Nekfeu, Bigflo & Oli, La Fouine, Ben L'Oncle Soul, BLV, Street Fab just to name but a few .
Sylvain Gazaignes was promoted at the head of BMG France in 2019.
GEZIN 808 MAFIA
PRODUCER, DJ
ZAGREB / CROATIA
Gezin aka The Sound God is a Croatian based producer part of the American producer superteam 808 Mafia. He gained recognition as a producer and eventually connected with Oscar award winning DJ Paul from Three 6 Mafia. He produced 5 tracks on his 2012 “A Person Of Interest” LP, which peaked 34 on the Billboard R&B list.
Gezin produced for Travis Scott, Take Off, SouthSide, UFO361, Gucci Mane, Lil Wyte, Kevin Gates, Mike Dean, Project Pat, OJ Da Juiceman, Drumma Boy, Yo Gotti ...
He is also the official sound provider for 808 Mafia, which also brought the Kill Bill sound to life, with Southside including this catchy signature tag in the 808 Mafia soundscape.
IMHOTEP (IAM)
PRODUCER
MARSEILLE / FRANCE
1x Diamond certified (SNEP)
5x Platinum & 10x Gold certified (SNEP)
Musical architect and cornerstone of the group IAM for 30 years, the composer, beatmaker and producer Imhotep has strongly influenced the sound of French Hip-Hop.
Imhotep also produce for his own label exploring other musical and rhythmic depths (Lounge, Reggae or Dub) with North-African influences and Gnawa music.
MONDO MARCIO
RAPPER
MILAN / ITALY
Mondo Marcio has for the last decade been helping give form to a highly misunderstood genre of music in his home country and selling loads of albums in the process. A proper debut was released in 2004 and since then, the platinum-selling artist has been churning out albums in the thriving and vibrant scene of Italian hip-hop. Ten albums into his career, Mondo has now cultivated a style that incorporates everything from electronica and R&B to orchestral pop into his rumbling, bass-saturated brand of hip-hop.
It's safe to say that Mondo Marcio opened the doors for the latest generation of rappers and trappers, while still remaining one of the most relevant urban artist in his country. Mondo Marcio is also the leading his company Mondo records.
KINO BEATS
PRODUCER, DJ
NORFOLK / USA
Born in Kingston, Jamaica and raised in Norfolk, Virginia. Kino Beats is currently working as tour DJ for American Rap Artist OG Maco and super producer Lex Luger.
He has worked on music with the likes of A$AP Rocky, Pharell Williams, Young Jeezy, Juelz Santana, OG Maco, Nipsey Hussle, Gunplay, Soulja Boy, Pxxr Gvng, Sfera Ebbasta among others.
The transition into DJ’ing would not have been possible without the years of musical history in production and has taken the producer to over 50 countries touring the world over six times.
SHROOM
PRODUCER
AMSTERDAM / NETHERLANDS
1x Platinum & 1x Gold certified (RIAA)
Shroom is a producer/sound designer who began with Hell Razah of Sunz of Man (Wu-Tang Killa Beez) album in collaboration with Shabazz The Disciple.
Subsequently, Shroom had the opportunity to work with big names in Hip Hop such as Pusha T, Wu-Tang, Mobb Deep, Busta Rhymes and The Lox, among others.
He also releases sample packs and drum kits and collaborates with many producers which earned him credits on titles like "Shea Butter Baby" by Ari Lennox & J. Cole that can be heard in the movie Creed 2, “Gat Damn” by Freddie Gibbs & Madlib, or even the recent “Homicide” by Logic feat. Eminem.
POPS
PRODUCER
TORONTO / CANADA
1x Platinum & 1x Gold (SNEP)
Producing since 10+ years, Pops is very eclectic and capable of going from Pop to Hip-Hop and R&B.
Best known for his work with Jay Rock, J.Cole, Drake, The Game, Lil Wayne, Freddie Gibbs, Machine Gun Kelly, Isaiah Rashad and Son Real for exemple he also been active overseas working with Alonzo, Mr. Probz and Deen Burbigo.
But Pops is not only active in the music industry as he created music for movies such as Honey 3, Drumline 2 and The Lonely Island.
KARIM A. A. THIAM
A&R
PARIS / FRANCE
Management ● A&R ● Marketing ● Consulting
In the industry for more than 20 years, he used to be "Mr. Rap" at SONY Music during 10+ years working with So So Def, Loud Records, Ruthless Records, Ruffhouse, and Relativity catalogs.
Project manager and then Marketing Director for record label Small he launched french massive success as 113, Fonky Family, Neg' Marrons among others now considered as classic references in France.
A while Artistic Director for Jive-Epic he is now Music Consultant - Digital & Brands since 2008.
The FaNaTiX
PRODUCER TEAM
LONDON / UNITED KINGDOM
This London based music production & song-writing team have no limit in creating tracks from R&B, Hip Hop and Bashment/Dancehall to Pop, Trap, House, Electro, Drum n Bass and Dub-Step.
Credited on smash hits by Popcaan, Beenie Man, WizKid, Paigey Cakey, Alkaline, David Guetta, Nicki Minaj et Stylo G.
The FaNaTiX also have had songs synchronised for TV, radio and films as well as producing music for commercial releases on BBC, Sky Sports, Channel 4 and recently secured music in an advert for the Jordan clothing brand.
PROOF
PRODUCER, MASTERING ENGINEER
LE HAVRE / FRANCE
3x Platinum certified (SNEP)
1x Gold certified (SNEP)
Founding member of the DIN Records label, producer, sound engineer and beatmaker, Proof asserts himself as the sound director of the label, his footprint behind every album of the label with the artists Medine, Brav, Alivor, Third World and Oumar.
Proof also collaborated with renowned artists such as Royal Flush, Infamous Mobb, Soprano, Disiz la peste or Diam's. The diverse worlds of DIN Records rappers allow him to explore diverse musical themes and to constantly renew himself.
GNARLY MUSIC
PRODUCER, AUDIO ENGINEER
LONDON / UNITED KINGDOM
Gnarly is a London based Producer, DJ and Sound Engineer with a BA (Hons) in Sound Arts and Design. Drawing influences from UK Bass, Jazz, Funk, Hip Hop, R'n'B and Neo-Soul she creates genre-bending future beats you can vibe to in her production and DJ sets.
As a multi instrumentalist, she has attracted a lot of interest online with her live finger drumming videos reaching viewers all over the world.
She has played live shows for the past few years at events, venues and festivals as well as workshops on production and finger drumming techniques.
Gnarly has previously worked with organisations such as Secret Walls, Meeting of Styles, L.A.B. Collective, Wired4Music, Lyrix Organix & UK Beatbox Championships.
ALASSANE KONATE
FOUNDER (DIN RECORDS)
LE HAVRE / FRANCE
Din Records is an independent french label that was born in 2002.
As of 2006 this former association from rough neighborhoods of Le Havre concentrated mainly on Medine, ultra productive rapper who will release more than 5 projects in 5 years, his many collaborations with the likes of Soprano, Youssoupha, Dosseh, Salif, Diam's, Lino, Seth Gueko, Kery James will confirm his status in the eyes of all.
After more than 15 years of independence, DIN Records, which also develops artists Brav, Alivor, Tiers-Monde and Oumar, continues to establish itself as a model to follow.
NARCOS
PRODUCTION DUO
PARIS / FRANCE
2x Platinum certified (RIAA/SNEP)
2x Gold certified (SNEP)
Record production team consisting of Chapo and French Connect.
Created in 2014 the duo instantly connected and started to develop their own signature producing tracks for French top artists such as Alonzo, Kalash, Booba,
MZ, Vald, and Alkpote.
Narcos kept on extending their network and are now working with with American artists as Skeme, Young Thug, Lil Yatchy, Juelz Santana, 21 Savage, Drake
and Baka among others.
C-WASH
PRODUCER
DÜSSELDORF / GERMANY
1x Diamond certified
2x Platinum certified (RIAA/SNEP)
6x Gold certified
C-Wash first reached Germany's & Switzerland's top charts with Farid Bang, Eko Fresh and Kollegah, Alpa Gun, Fler, and Fard while producing in France for artists such as Uzi, Rohff, La Fouine and Mike Lucazz. He then produced for American heavyweight label Maybach Music's own Yowda.
C-Wash is now working on the international scene going from creating music for the likes of Royce da'59, Crooked I; to Kizo, Oki, Young Igi in Poland.
ORIANA CONVELBO
CO-CEO (NEUVE)
PARIS / FRANCE
NEUVE is a new label under Universal Music France, it is also a touring company as it has the particularity to consider live shows as a major aspect of artist development.
Now Co-Executive Director for NEUVE, Oriana Convelbo used to work as an Artistic Director for major label Warner Chappell in publishing as well as Tour Project manager for Arachnee Productions and for Dans La Boite.
Moha La Squale, Moriarty , Ash Kidd, Oxmo Puccino, Damso or MHD are some of the artists she worked with as artist developper
Oriana Convelbo is a key activist for the emergent musical scene.
NICK GREEN
CO-FOUNDER (NEXT PLAY MUSIC)
PARIS / FRANCE
Nick Green got his start with industry executives such as Warren Griffin JR (former A&R at Atlantic US), Gordon Mac Ginnis (former A&R at Interscope), and Kevin "Black" Collins (former VP at Interscope).
Co-founder of Next Play Music with Cedric Pistol in 2015, their company worked with artists in Europe and the US releasing songs in over 15 countries by 2016, going so far as to sign a global administration agreement with Warner Chappell in February 2018 (since revoked).
Next Play Music has placed productions and songs on major projects, notably with Migos, Tory Lanez or even in France with Booba, Damso, Kalash, Maes, Ninho, Niro, Naps, and others.
OLIVER (DRUMDREAMERS)
PRODUCER
PARIS / FRANCE
1x Platinum certified (SNEP)
His first single was Benz'n (Love is Crime), which appeared in the independent mixtape Black Mixtape Vol 2 produced by Oliver and two collaborators Deka R and Sampler. This track brought him a SACEM prize for "2007’s summer hit".
In 2010 Oliver reappeared on the album of Ol’kainry "Iron Mic" in which he produces 6 titles.
Oliver won the Hit Lounge organized by G-Unit Records and produced for 50 Cent & Ryan Tedder (One Republic), Talib Kweli or Kalash which he also accompanied on stage.
ANDREA ALONSO
MIX ENGINEER, PRODUCER
PARIS / FRANCE
Andrea Alonso is an inhouse audio engineer at the famous Parisian recording facility Studios de la Seine (studio C).
He started his career in sound reinforcement in fashion shows for prestigious brands such as: Channel, Dior and Balanciaga among others...
Then he joined the recording studios that allowed him to work for french top artists Oxmo Puccino, Lefa, Rim’k, Franglish or even Sadek.
Andrea Alonso is also an eclectic producer who knows how to adapt in function of his clients going from HipHop, Trap to Electronic music.
PEDRO LE KRAKEN
FINGER DRUMMER
NANTES / FRANCE
Sponsored by AKAI Professional since 2017, he is a master of the drum machine.
From learning the drums at the age of 8 to producing Hip-Hop, Electronic, Trap and Dubstep crossovers he has established himself as a great value of the actual French scene.
With an experience of more than 60 live performances, his uncommon and impressive use of the machine; Pedro le Kraken delivers Live-tailored powerful tracks and definitely provides explosive shows.
After his first EP released in 2017, he is now working on his second solo project.
DJ IDEM
DJ, CEO (BIG FACTORY RECORDS)
PARIS / FRANCE
Starting to mix as a DJ in the mid-90's, DJ Idem joined the DJ crew "Action man DJ Crew" in 1998. Official DJ for Cassidy (of legendary French group X-MEN) he built his reputation through multiple DJ shows in Europe, national tours with French artists and through his show on FPP Radio in Paris.
DJ Idem is also a producer having credits with the likes of Group Home, Jeru the Damaja, X-MEN, Maïza.
He is Executive manager of hip-hop label Big Factory Records which develops emerging artists.
WETTY BEATZ
PRODUCER
KINGSTOWN / ST-VINCENT&GRENADINES
Starting his production work at the age of 15, he got a big exposure on the Soca scene in 2012 working with Lavaman.
Nominated for best riddim of the year by Vincy AMP association of Music Professionals in 2013 and won it the following year.
In 2015 Wetty Beatz wrote, produced and engineered Olatunji's hit "Oh yay".
In 2016 was nominated again by AMP in the categories: producer of the year, song writer of the year, riddim of the year and won all of them.
In addition he worked with jamaican artist Busy Signal, Trinidadian sensations Machel Montano or Bunji Garlin among others and stays very active in the modern caribbean music scene developing Soca/Afro-beat crossovers.
ALMERIA (Everydayz & Phazz)
PRODUCTION DUO
PERPIGNAN, LYON / FRANCE
Almeria is the duo made of producers-musicians: Everydayz and Phazz.
Mostly on the road these two last years (one with Orelsan, the other behind Camélia Jordana among others), this year, they produced together their first album "Hijo", an anthology of rap nuggets that express all the extent of their talent as sound directors.
No reason for them to choose between electronic music and hip-hop, they come from this category of producers with no creative limitations and are comfortable with all the current production techniques.
MORGANE MARSHALL
CEO (HOSO PRODUCTION)
NÎMES / FRANCE
Created in 2013, HOSO Productions is the result of many years working in the music business. Morgane Marshall understood over time and connections that a project often exceeded a field of action in order to be well executed, and as a result, started managing several activity clusters for the same artists.
Today HOSO offers different services according to the projects: independent label, tour production, and artist management.
The company has worked with Jukebox Champions, ASM (A State of Mind), Kendra Morris, Anna Kova, The Mouse Outfit, Dj Nu-Mark, and recently Rhino.
AKILA BE WATER
DJ/TURNTABLIST
PARIS / FRANCE
Recognized by the biggest Turntablists around the world for her scratching skills, Akila be Water is part of the Major Player Music team and is officially DJ and jury for the American artists showcases organisation Coat2Coast Live.
She began alongside French reference DJ Abdel, and mixes in multiple national and international radio shows such as Mou'V, DJ City, OKLM, Wild One among others.
RedBull ThreeStyle France's finalist, Akila Be Water takes part in numerous elite DJ contests and keep performing her art across the world for her love to deejaying.
BLANKA
PRODUCER, AUDIO ENGINEER
PARIS / FRANCE
Producer, DJ, but also director and sound engineer for many artists, Blanka is at the same time a top performer, whether with his crew, the electronic group La Fine Equipe or in the past within Jukebox Champions as with Gael Faye among others.
He is also the founder of the mastering studio Kasablanka which finalizes many productions of hip-hop and affiliated artists: Mf Doom, Ken Boothe, Kool Keith, Guilty Simpson, Moka Only, Akil The Mc, Bam Afrika Baby, ASM, Guts, Chinese Man, Fakear, Onra, Moderator ...
DREAM TOUCH
PRODUCER
PARIS / FRANCE
1x Gold certified (SNEP)
Working with French artist Smoker led him to his first steps in the music industry by producing 2 titles of the album "Force et faiblesse". Dreamtouch then worked with Alibi Montana on "Ghetto 2".
Since 2006 he has widened his repertoire to artists such as Booba, Sexion D'Assaut, Sultan, Maître Gim's, H Magnum, Eloquence, Kheimer or Ol Kainry.
Dreamtouch is also credited on one of jamaican artist Shaggy's official remixes.
He is now working on his solo EP.
JUST DIZLE
DJ
PARIS / FRANCE
Passionate about music since childhood, Just Dizle is now one of the most popular DJs in France. He has remained a fixture across platforms, rocking sets on TV, radio and in clubs. His mixes have become the stuff of legend.
Just Dizle has worked with leading brands across the globe DJing exclusive events, private parties and celebrity functions (Solange Knowles, Snoop Dogg, Nas, Kevin Durant, Playlist Retreat, Essence Festival, African Leadership Network, MTV, Richemont and Piaget, Nike, Sony, Columbia Records among others.
He has played to ovations at clubs and so-mehow developed the uncanny ability to be everywhere at once and in any musical universe.
JR BONNERAVE
PRODUCER
RENNES / FRANCE
JR is a producer specialized in synthesis and music for image, from 2005 to 2015 he managed a team of composers for the web.
As such, he created original music for promotional films on the web for brands such as Nike, Timberland, D & G, Diesel, Adidas, Pepe Jeans, Lancel, Beaume & Mercier, Glove, Rodier, Prada, Puma, Descamps, Kenzo, Fauchon, Poiray, Mugler, Guess or Calvin Klein.
As of 2014, JR also produced music for French television prime time shows like "Ninja Warrior" or "Dancing with the stars".
DJ MAC TEAL
DJ
MANTES-LA-JOLIE / FRANCE
DJ Mac Teal began with turntablisim in the mid-90's.
His passion for live shows was born while touring as DJ for legendary French rap groups such as Expression Direkt, Komplice du Vice, A2SOS or even F.I.L.O.
He was a member of the DJ crew MAGIKTIMECREW with whom he went on national tour.
DJ Mac Teal recieved extremely strong press response for his mixtapes: The Rapsoul Experience, Règlement 2 Kontes, Final Fight ...
Warming up for DMX, X-Men, Dj Dee Nasty, Dj Poska he mixed for prestigious festivals including the likes of Printemps de Bourges, Rock en Seine and Paris Hip-Hop.
NAB H24
PRODUCER
MONTPELLIER / FRANCE
NAB H24 is a French producer based in Montpellier. A self-taught musician, he began making beats in 1999 with his group H24 Productions. Over the years he sharpened his style, digging into 70's music, soul, French and world music when using samples and playing guitar, bass and piano to create original compositions.
He has collaborated with American and French artists such as Inspectah Deck (Wu-Tang), Big Noyd (Mobb Deep), Spleen, Demi Portion, Sofiane, Sameer Ahmad, Scred Connexion, Guizmo and many others.
He has also released several solo projects ranging from instrumental Hip Hop albums to funk and electro-funk projects.
DJ STRESH
DJ, PRODUCER
PARIS / FRANCE
RedBull 3style France Champion - 2016
DMC - France Vice Champion - 2016
DJ first, but also a beatmaker, Stresh is a true hip hop enthusiast. For several years he has multiplied his collaborations and productions with different artists from the French rap scene. As a backing DJ he accompanied artists on tour including Youssoupha, Ali, Rocé or A2h. In 2016 he wins the title of France champion during Battle Red bull Music3Style and the title of Vice Champion of France DMC (Battle for world supremacy). Appreciated by artists for his technique, his experience and his knowledge of Hip Hop culture, DJ Stresh has become in a few years a safe bet among French Dj's.
WILLMUCH
PRODUCER
PARIS / FRANCE
Passionate about 90's golden era sounds, for 9 years this Hip-Hop Dj / Beatmaker (BoomBap, Dirty, Trap, Abstract) has been pro-active.
He began sampling with Akai MPC’s and quickly became an expert in analog manipulation and sampling from vinyl.
During his 10 years of experience, Willmuch gained mastery of drum machine programming. Following the technological evolution he now works with various digital controllers.
BABA FLEX
DJ
PARIS / FRANCE
JAZZEFFIQ HOODCATS
HELLO PANAM SOUND SYSTEM
He first touched the turntables in the 90's with his friend DJ Merlin (from Case Nègre). Warm Ups and private parties are all opportunities that will allow him to make his own name and over the years to naturally become an event Organizer.
Baba Flex also opened (with DJ Jim) for Little Brother, Talib Kweli, Busta Rhymes or Black Milk in well known Parisian venues as Elysée Montmartre, Le Bataclan or Nouveau Casino.
VIN'S
RAPPER
VALREAS / FRANCE
Vin’s produced his first album "freeson" as independent in 2014 with Wazacrew.
His come back after a three-year break leads to new opportunities. On the radar since “FBitch” he have been noticed by comedian Malik Bentalha, who pushed for Vin's to sign a major record deal.
In 2017 he is signed to Capitol and his audience expoded with the “#MeToo” track in the same year.
His last album « Sophia » has been released in May 2019 and Vin’s is already working on his next projects.
GARETH MESSAM
MANAGER COAST2COAST EUROPE
LONDON / UNITED KINGDOM
Assisting with brand and show development throughout Europe and Africa. Providing artist export opportunities to the US, Coast 2 Coast also offers a number of opportunities on their artist and instrumental mixtapes, distribution and the annual Coast 2 Coast convention in Miami which sees some of the biggest names in Hip Hop attending.
Gareth Messam also runs Major Players Music, a management company. His producers and writers credits include J-Lo, Lil Flip, Devin The Dude, Troy Ave and VCha$e among others.
THA TRICKAZ
PRODUCTION DUO
FRANCE / VIETNAM
The French duo Tha Trickaz is formed by iRaize & Pho. These dj's, machine and sampler virtuosos have been performing for over 10 years on the electronic scene with music influenced by bass music, trap and hip-hop.
After a tour in Asia and Oceania, with a dozen dates in five different countries and more than 250 dates in the world over the last 5 years, the band released its third album, Cloud City. The album clearly illustrates their vast universe, hybrid and powerful mixing orchestras and soundtracks.
RHINO
PRODUCER
NÎMES / FRANCE
Rhino begins his carrer as a DJ with the Hip Hop group ASM (A State of Mind).
This led to years of touring, the creation of the MPC/Turntablist crew Jukebox Champions and to producing for artists like MF DOOM, Deluxe, Soom T, Kid Creole, Jean-Jacques Milteau and many more.
Rhino is specialized in samplers, controllers and drum machines; his performances are an exciting example of how electronic music can be performed live.
OTTO MOUKOURI
PROJECT MANAGER (DEF JAM FRANCE)
PARIS / FRANCE
Otto Moukouri is working as project manager at Universal Music (Def Jam) with the likes of Alonzo, Mac Tyer or YL.
He is also DJ under the name of Otto Bell.
been on the road and support artist for people such as 070 Shake, Kelvyn Colt, Ty Dolla Sign, or Tory Lanez.
MKL
PRODUCER
PARIS / FRANCE
As a Producer and a technician, he has been multiplying collaborations for several years: sound engineer and producer on the television station W9, a while music producer for the Juste Debout (international meeting of Hip Hop dances).
MKL is also a member of Universkalp production team which produces for Soprano, Black M, Lefa, Indila or Youssoupha to name a few.
ALIENHEARTS
PRODUCER
VALREAS / FRANCE
Electronic music producer for more than 15 years, Alienhearts produced in a variety of genres whether it was originals or remixes. Starting 2010, he began making a name for himself after winning several remix contests and producer battles.
Passionate about video, graphic design and motion design, he also started several video concepts (regular youtube shows) revolving around music.
Recently trained in mixing, he constantly adds skills to his toolbox as a producer.
 TONY DOFAT |  BINK! |  NEFF-U |  ROCKWILDER |  DJ KHALIL |  STREETRUNNER |
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 SOUND ORACLE |  MY GUY MARS |  SCOOP DEVILLE |  TY FYFFE |  TARIK AZZOUZ |  NEENYO |
 BLASTAR |  PYROMAN |  MIKE&KEYS |  SHROOM |  NICKO |  KINO BEATS |
 INK |  SWEDE 808MAFIA |  OZHORA MIYAGI |  GEZIN 808MAFIA |  POPS |  The FaNaTiX |
 PROOF |  SYLVAIN GAZAIGNES |  MORGANE MARSHALL |  NAB H24 |  ZEG P |  OLIVER |
 GNARLY |  ALASSANE KONATE |  JR BONNERAVE |  CEDRIC PISTOL |  NICK GREEN |  OPSEEK |
 PHAZZ |  NARCOS |  DJ IDEM |  RHINO |  Tony Dofat will host a practical wor |  DJ MACTEAL |
 PEDRO LE KRAKEN |  THA TRICKAZ |  ORIANA CONVELBO |  DJ STRESH |  WILLMUCH |  C-WASH |
 BABA FLEX |  OTTO MOUKOURI |  DREAMTOUCH |  ALIEN HEARTS |  WETTY BEATZ |  ANDREA ALONSO |
 JEFF BACON |  AKILA BE WATER |