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Munchi
Munchi in 2011
Munchi in 2011
Background information
Birth nameRajiv Münch
OriginRotterdam, Netherlands
GenresMoombahton, electronic, Baltimore club, baile funk, dubstep, reggaeton, juke, trap
Occupation(s)Record producer, DJ, remixer
Instrument(s)Acid Pro 5.0[1]
Years active2009–present
LabelsT&A Records, Mad Decent, Selegna Records

Rajiv Münch (born 29 July 1989), better known by his stage name Munchi, is a Dutch producer and DJ of Dominican descent, born and raised in Rotterdam, Netherlands.[2] He is credited to have made "the first truly original work" for moombahton, taking "the sound to the next level"[3] and being the originator of moombahcore.[4] Even though Munchi is credited mainly for moombahton, it was his versatility and unique production style that brought him into public attention.[5][6] Notably producing a wide selection of genres and incorporating these elements in his music.[7][8] 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.[9] In December 2010 Munchi was featured with 3 tracks on M.I.A.'s Vicki Leekx mixtape,[10] 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.[11] 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.[12] 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".[13] 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.[14][15]

Discography

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Remixes

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References

  1. ^ Munchi Interview. Tittsworth. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  2. ^ NRC Handelsblad Newspaper[permanent dead link]. NRC Handelsblad. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  3. ^ XLR8R Bubblin' Feature. XLR8R. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  4. ^ When Moombahton & Moombahcore Ruled The World In 2011. Generation Bass. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  5. ^ Walmer Presents: The Munchi Interview. Walmer Convenience. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  6. ^ XLR8R Bubblin' Feature. XLR8R. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  7. ^ Munchi Interview. Tittsworth. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  8. ^ Boomkat EP Review Archived 2011-11-20 at the Wayback Machine. Boomkat. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  9. ^ T&A Records: Munchi - Murda Sound. T&A Records. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  10. ^ NRC Handelsblad Newspaper[permanent dead link] NRC Handelsblad. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  11. ^ Walmer Presents: The Munchi Interview. Walmer Convenience. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  12. ^ Walmer Presents: The Munchi Interview. Walmer Convenience. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  13. ^ The Couch Sessions: Moombah Week - Is Munchi The Worlds Most Inventive New Producer?. TheCouchSessions.com. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  14. ^ Walmer Presents: The Munchi Interview. Walmer Convenience. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
  15. ^ Munchi Fundraiser. DjAyres.com. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.

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