Matthew LeFace
Who is Matthew LeFace?
Music is a pulse that moves through us. It takes us on a journey, and if we’re lucky, a single beat becomes unforgettable.
Matthew LeFace is the man behind that beat.
Born in Buffalo, New York and growing up in Los Angeles, Matthew has given music new life. At 23 years old, he’s already gained some impressive recognition in the industry. From house music moguls Max Vangeli and Prok & Fitch, to pop artists such as Bruno Mars and Selena Gomez, Matthew has worked with a huge range of talent.
In the world of dance music, his work has been supported by some of the most influential in the industry; Axwell, Funkagenda, Markus Schulz, Joachim Garraud, Bad Boy Bill and a plethora of others have all supported LeFace’s work. Recently, his original track, “Roadkill” was signed by Robbie Rivera’s Juicy Music and was featured on the Juicy Bangers compilation.
And the fans are demanding Matthew LeFace as well. His original mix, “Who the F*ck is LeFace” has nearly a quarter million plays and 50,000 downloads. But it doesn’t stop there. Already this year, Matthew’s signature style remixes of artists like Katy Perry and Britney Spears have been favorites among DJ’s and club-goers alike. Clearly, Matthew is making a name for himself, and people are paying attention.
Matthew’s versatility and skill as a producer in both the mainstream pop and house music scene is what has propelled him to the forefront of his profession. Primarily a self-taught producer, Matthew works across many genres and has had many great influences. But the pivotal moment that really grabbed a hold of him came in 2008 when a friend invited him out one night to the Vanguard in Los Angeles to check out an up-and-coming artist by the name of Deadmau5, who at the time was relatively unknown except by dance music enthusiasts.
“After seeing the kind of energy that dance music and the live part of it evokes from the crowd, I knew I wanted that same energy in my music,” explains LeFace.
It was then that his true style was realized. Dance music was, and is, the future.
Shortly after that, Matthew gained the attention of his mentor and now friend, Morris Hayes. Morris has not only been the keyboardist and producer for Prince for 21 years, but is also considered an authority and an icon in the music world. And he helped introduce Matthew to a whole new level of performance.
“Through Prince and Morris I gained a better understanding of the live performance- and keeping it interesting. He (Prince) switches up the routine and gives people something to keep it fresh- say a synthesizer instead of a guitar part. And for me as a DJ, this means new tracks and custom edits, putting a new spin on the songs people have already heard.”
In addition to his DJ gigs and a busy production schedule, Matthew also enjoys working with undiscovered talent from around the globe. He has been known to spot emerging artists, from songwriters to musicians. He offers them direction, keeps them on his radar for future projects, as well as putting them in touch with labels and producers. The goal is to give the world of music something fresh and authentic.
Matthew continues to develop his talent and the work speaks for itself. The music he creates has texture and emotion- the capacity to really create a connection with those that listen.
Armed with a slew of original tracks and remixes, and with support from the world’s top DJ’s and pop artists, along with new management by Ray Ruffin (a name synonymous with Motown), Matthew is set to storm the music world in 2011.
Music is a pulse that moves through us. It takes us on a journey, and if we’re lucky, a single beat becomes unforgettable.
Matthew LeFace is the man behind that beat.
Born in Buffalo, New York and growing up in Los Angeles, Matthew has given music new life. At 23 years old, he’s already gained some impressive recognition in the industry. From house music moguls Max Vangeli and Prok & Fitch, to pop artists such as Bruno Mars and Selena Gomez, Matthew has worked with a huge range of talent.
In the world of dance music, his work has been supported by some of the most influential in the industry; Axwell, Funkagenda, Markus Schulz, Joachim Garraud, Bad Boy Bill and a plethora of others have all supported LeFace’s work. Recently, his original track, “Roadkill” was signed by Robbie Rivera’s Juicy Music and was featured on the Juicy Bangers compilation.
And the fans are demanding Matthew LeFace as well. His original mix, “Who the F*ck is LeFace” has nearly a quarter million plays and 50,000 downloads. But it doesn’t stop there. Already this year, Matthew’s signature style remixes of artists like Katy Perry and Britney Spears have been favorites among DJ’s and club-goers alike. Clearly, Matthew is making a name for himself, and people are paying attention.
Matthew’s versatility and skill as a producer in both the mainstream pop and house music scene is what has propelled him to the forefront of his profession. Primarily a self-taught producer, Matthew works across many genres and has had many great influences. But the pivotal moment that really grabbed a hold of him came in 2008 when a friend invited him out one night to the Vanguard in Los Angeles to check out an up-and-coming artist by the name of Deadmau5, who at the time was relatively unknown except by dance music enthusiasts.
“After seeing the kind of energy that dance music and the live part of it evokes from the crowd, I knew I wanted that same energy in my music,” explains LeFace.
It was then that his true style was realized. Dance music was, and is, the future.
Shortly after that, Matthew gained the attention of his mentor and now friend, Morris Hayes. Morris has not only been the keyboardist and producer for Prince for 21 years, but is also considered an authority and an icon in the music world. And he helped introduce Matthew to a whole new level of performance.
“Through Prince and Morris I gained a better understanding of the live performance- and keeping it interesting. He (Prince) switches up the routine and gives people something to keep it fresh- say a synthesizer instead of a guitar part. And for me as a DJ, this means new tracks and custom edits, putting a new spin on the songs people have already heard.”
In addition to his DJ gigs and a busy production schedule, Matthew also enjoys working with undiscovered talent from around the globe. He has been known to spot emerging artists, from songwriters to musicians. He offers them direction, keeps them on his radar for future projects, as well as putting them in touch with labels and producers. The goal is to give the world of music something fresh and authentic.
Matthew continues to develop his talent and the work speaks for itself. The music he creates has texture and emotion- the capacity to really create a connection with those that listen.
Armed with a slew of original tracks and remixes, and with support from the world’s top DJ’s and pop artists, along with new management by Ray Ruffin (a name synonymous with Motown), Matthew is set to storm the music world in 2011.
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