Mattatracks

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Mattatracks
Birth nameEdgardo Matta
Born (1974-12-16) December 16, 1974 (age 49)
Santurce, Puerto Rico, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Record producer, composer, songwriter
Years active1998–present
Website https://mattatracks.com/

Edgardo Matta (born December 16, 1974), professionally known as Mattatracks, is a two-time GRAMMY [1] and a six-time Latin GRAMMY award-winning [2] record producer, composer, and songwriter. [3]

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In 2007 Mattatracks won his first GRAMMY award for his work in the production of Calle 13’s second record Residente o Visitante, [4] recognized as the Best Latin Urban Album during the 50th Annual GRAMMY Ceremony. [5]

Following this success Mattatracks produced Calle 13's third album, Los de Atrás Vienen Conmigo, [6] which earned him his second GRAMMY in 2010 receiving the Best Latin Rock, Alternative Or Urban Album award. [7] Los de Atrás Vienen Conmigo also won a total of five categories during the 10th Annual Latin GRAMMY Ceremony. Mattatracks’ work in this production was recognized winning three of those nominations: Album of the Year, [8] Best Urban Music Album, [8] and Record of the Year for the hit song No Hay Nadie Como Tú. [8]

Mattatracks was also awarded three Latin GRAMMY in 2011 for his participation in the production of Calle 13's forth, and acclaimed, [9] [10] album: Entren Los Que Quieran. [11] At the time, the album broke a record for Latin GRAMMY Nominations [12] [13] and holds the Guinness World Record for Most Latin GRAMMY Awards Won For A Single Album. [14] This success earned Mattratracks three new accolades winning, for a second year in a row, Album of the Year, [15] Best Urban Music Album, [15] and Record of the Year, this time for the song Latinoamérica. [15]

Early life

Born on December 16, 1974, in Santurce, Puerto Rico, Mattatracks grew up in the vibrant and diverse cultural milieu of the Caribbean. This upbringing exposed him to a wide variety of music genres, cultures, and creative environments that would later prove instrumental in shaping his distinctive musical style.

Music career

With a career spanning over two decades, Mattatracks continues to leave an indelible mark on the music industry through a prolific discography marked by numerous collaborations with top music artists like Barrington Levy, Daddy Yankee, and Maluma, to name a few.

Mattatracks has received two GRAMMY [1] and six Latin GRAMMY awards, [2] but he has also collaborated in another award-winning music production. In 2003 Mattatracks worked assisting music producer, and long-time-collaborator, "Echo" Irizarri in the engineering, mixing, and production [16] of Vico C's record En Honor a la Verdad, which won the Latin GRAMMY for Best Urban Album in 2004. [17]

Mattatracks production discography

YearArtistAlbumSong(s)Mattatracks' Role (credits)
2022Mattatracks & GammyBang Bang - SingleBang BangMain Artist, Composer, Producer. [18]
2021Queen'DSolo Dime - SingleSolo DimeMastering Engineer. [19]
2020Queen'DMas Allá De LAs Estrellas - SingleMas Allá De LAs EstrellasRemixer. Mastering Engineer. [20]
Somos Mujeres - SingleSomos MujeresMastering Engineer. [21]
Un Milagro (feat. Salvador Zepeda) - SingleUn Milagro (feat. Salvador Zepeda)Mastering Engineer. [22]
Tú y Yo - SingleTú y YoMastering Engineer. [23]
2018J.Torres ft. Chingo BlingNo Flacas AllowedProducer. [24]
BachacoDe Otro PlanetaProducer. [25]
EphnikoAgradecidoAgradecidoMixing. [26]
Todos Los Días
Kung Food
La Vida Pasa
Religion
2015 Maluma Carnaval - Single CarnavalMixing Engineer. [27]
PB.DB. The Mixtape AddictedMixing Engineer. [28]
2013Keymass & BonchePequeña SambeaMaster Engineer. [29]
2010 Calle 13 Entren Los Que Quieran IntroMixing Engineer. [30]
Baile de los PobresMixing Engineer. [31]
La Vuelta al MundoMixing Engineer. [32]
La BalaMixing Engineer. [33]
Vamo' a Portarnos MalMixing Engineer, Recording Engineer. [34]
Latinoamérica (feat. Totó la Momposina, Susana Baca, & María Rita)Mixing Engineer. [35]
Inter - En AnnunakilandíaMixing Engineer, Recording Engineer. [36]
Digo Lo Que PiensoMixing Engineer, Recording Engineer. [37]
Muerte en HawaiiMixing Engineer, Recording Engineer. [38]
Todo Se Mueve (feat. Seun Kuti)Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer. [39]
El HormigueroMixing Engineer, Recording Engineer. [40]
Prepárame la cenaMixing Engineer. [41]
OutroMixing Engineer. [42]
2009Omar GarciaOmar GarciaBienvenidaProducer, Recording and Mixing Engineer. [43]
Quien Soy
Otra Cosa
Matriz
Cucubano
Vibra Buena
Sal A Bailar
Lo Mejor De Mi
Sra. García
ÍIdolos
De Todo Un Poco
Calle
2008 Calle 13 Los de Atrás Vienen Conmigo.Intro: Crónica de un NacimientoProducer, Recording and Mixing Engineer. [6]
Que Lloren
No Hay Nadie como Tú
Gringo Latin Funk
Ven y Critícame
Esto con Eso
Perla
Electro Movimiento
Intro Fiesta de Locos
Fiesta de Locos
de AtrásVienen Conmigo
Tal Para Cual
Interlude Rasta Irie Man
Bienvenidos a Mi Mundo
John el Esquizofrénico
Outro
VaronCaribbean ConnectionDon't Turn Off The Light (feat. Barrington Levy)Composer. [44]
Vico C Og (feat. T.O.K.)Composer. [45]
2007 Calle 13 Residente o Visitante IntroMixing Engineer. [46]
Tango del PecadoMixing Engineer. [47]
La Fokin ModaMixing Engineer. [48]
Sin ExagerarMixing Engineer, Recording Engineer. [49]
Mala Suerte Con el 13Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer. [50]
Llégale a Mi GuaridaMixing Engineer. [51]
Un Beso de DesayunoMixing Engineer. [52]
Uiyi GuayeMixing Engineer. [53]
Algo Con-SentidoMixing Engineer. [54]
Pal NorteMixing Engineer. [55]
La Cumbia de los AburridosMixing Engineer, Recording Engineer. [56]
A Limpiar el SucioMixing Engineer. [57]
El Avión Se CaeMixing Engineer. [58]
La CremaMixing Engineer. [59]
La Era de la CopiaeraMixing Engineer. [60]
2004 Daddy Yankee Barrio Fino Saber Su NombreProducer. [61]
2003 Vico C En Honor A La Verdad IntroAssistant Engineer, Mixing, Production Assistant. [16]
En Honor a la Verdad
Capicu
5 De Septiembre (Acoustic Version)
Flowowow
Para Mi Barrio (feat. Tony Touch and D'Mingo)
En la Barberia
Superman
Masacote
El Bueno, El Malo y El Feo (feat. Eddie Dee and tego Calderón)
Yerba Mala
Mi Forma de Tiradera
5 De Septiembre [Reggaeton Mix]
Para Mi Barrio [Reggaeton Mix] (feat. Tony Touch and D'Mingo)
El Bueno, El Malo y El Feo [Reggaeton Mix]

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