Matt Caseli is best known for his long standing residency at one of the world's most renowned clubs Pacha, Ibiza. His sexy and funky house sets have made him a much respected DJ on the national and international dance music scene.
Originally from the UK Matt arrived in Ibiza in 1997 and soon made an impression on the island and started his first residency at the famous beach party Bora Bora .Soon after his talents were recognized by Pacha and he was invited for a guest dj appearance. This turned out to be a huge turning point for both Matt and Pacha. He was able to push his DJ career to the next level with Pacha behind him and also re invent the declining Funky Room.
Under Matts creative influence he was able to create a unique party atmosphere in The Funky Room playing house music under many genres from US House to soulful, funky and latin house music. The atmosphere and musical content that Matt has created has helped to make the Funky Room a now legendary name across the world. His success there is reflected in his now 9th year of residency in The Funky Room aka El Cielo.
Matt plays on Pacha's biggest nights including:
Subliminal Sessions, Defected In The House, Def Mix, Ministry Of Sound, Roger Sanchezs Release Yourself, Pure Pacha and Yoshitoshi .
He has played with some of the biggest and cutting edge names in house music: Erick Morillo, Roger Sanchez, Frankie Knuckles, Danny Rampling, Miguel Migs, Jay.J, David Morales, Bob Sinclar, David Guetta, Grant Nelson, Harry Choo Choo Romero, Jose Nunez, Jaime Lewis and Mathias Heilbronn.
He has also guest djed at other famous venues in Ibiza including Café Mambo , Café Del Mar, Space, Manumission & Es Paradis.
In the winters Matt basses himself in Zurich. His skill and popularity have made him a sort after dj in Switzerland where he has played for the best clubs and promoters including Supermarket, Indochine, Pacha Switzerland, Fresh & Stable, Groovelift and many more .. In 2002 alongside the notorious Swiss promoter Ulises Braun of Sleepless Nights, Matt began a winter residency at one of Switzerland's best clubs, Club Q. He has brought a sound and vibe to the club which has made it one of the hottest clubs in Switzerland right now.
Matt is also building a following in Germany with successful performances in Frankfurt at 190 East , China Club in Hamburg, Polly Esther in Hannover and Stuttgarts The Red Room. Plus not forgetting Spain, with 2004 seeing Matt offered the monthly mainroom residency at one of Barcalonas biggest and most respected clubs Discoteque!
Back in his native homeland the UK, Matt has played at some of the UKs best venues and nights including Turnmills, City Loud, Pacha London, Back To Basics, Miss Moneypenny's, Chuff Chuff, Dusted, Babushka, The Emporium, Herbal, The Egg, Fuel and many more . He has also played the big outdoor events Homelands and Creamfields!
Matt has completed many US tours. Appearing at amongst others: Tabu Las Vegas, Sno-Drift San Fran and The W Club in Salt Lake City. One of his favourite destinations is San Francisco, where he has played to over 1500 people at one of the cities best clubs Ruby Skye. Matt is also a popular DJ at the Miami Winter Music Conference, where he has guest djed with George Morel, Ron Carroll, Eddie Amador and appeared at many times at Blue.
PRODUCTION
Matts talents dont stop at the turntables, he has also been producing and remixing for over 10 years, from co producing Baby D for London Records to his 2003 hit Reginas Porn Track on Peppermint Jam which reached No.6 in DJ Mags top 100 Hype Chart!
This summer has seen Matt sign and release on the globally renowned and respected House label Soulfuric records with the Reginas Sax Experience which has turned out to be his biggest house release to date! Reaching No.35 in the top 100 house tracks of 2005 on Traxsource!
In 2004 Matt co-founded Silocasa Records ( www.silocasa.com ), where he is the head of A&R. Silocasa is going from strength to strength now on its 5th release with new material scheduled in the next year including some of Matts own productions. One of the labels first mix album releases is a compilation series called Penthouse, in association with the famous magazine! Matt has now complied and mixed both series I and II, available throughout Europe!
Matt has also collaborated this year in the studio with some other great djs and producers such as Jason Herd, Aston Martinez and Jim Shaft Ryan.
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