Mattatracks Explained

Mattatracks
Birth Name:Edgardo Matta
Birth Date:16 December 1974
Birth Place:Santurce, Puerto Rico, U.S.
Occupation:Record producer, composer, songwriter
Years Active:1998–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]

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

Following this success Mattatracks produced Calle 13's third album, Los de Atrás Vienen Conmigo, which earned him his second GRAMMY in 2010 receiving the Best Latin Rock, Alternative Or Urban Album award.[5] 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,[6] Best Urban Music Album,[6] and Record of the Year for the hit song No Hay Nadie Como Tú.[6]

Mattatracks was also awarded three Latin GRAMMY in 2011 for his participation in the production of Calle 13's forth, and acclaimed,[7] [8] album: Entren Los Que Quieran. At the time, the album broke a record for Latin GRAMMY Nominations[9] [10] and holds the Guinness World Record for Most Latin GRAMMY Awards Won For A Single Album.[11] This success earned Mattratracks three new accolades winning, for a second year in a row, Album of the Year,[12] Best Urban Music Album,[12] and Record of the Year, this time for the song Latinoamérica.[12]

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 and six Latin GRAMMY awards, 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 of Vico C's record En Honor a la Verdad, which won the Latin GRAMMY for Best Urban Album in 2004.[13]

Mattatracks production discography

!Year!Artist!Album!Song(s)!Mattatracks' Role (credits)
2022Mattatracks & GammyBang Bang - SingleBang BangMain Artist, Composer, Producer.
2021Queen'DSolo Dime - SingleSolo DimeMastering Engineer.
2020Queen'DMas Allá De LAs Estrellas - SingleMas Allá De LAs Estrellas Remixer. Mastering Engineer.
Somos Mujeres - SingleSomos MujeresMastering Engineer.
Un Milagro (feat. Salvador Zepeda) - SingleUn Milagro (feat. Salvador Zepeda)Mastering Engineer.
Tú y Yo - SingleTú y YoMastering Engineer.
2018J.Torres ft. Chingo BlingNo Flacas AllowedProducer.
BachacoDe Otro PlanetaProducer.
EphnikoAgradecidoAgradecidoMixing.[14]
Todos Los Días
Kung Food
La Vida Pasa
Religion
2015MalumaCarnaval - SingleCarnavalMixing Engineer.
PB.DB. The MixtapeAddictedMixing Engineer.
2013Keymass & BonchePequeña SambeaMaster Engineer.
2010Calle 13Entren Los Que QuieranIntroMixing Engineer.
Baile de los PobresMixing Engineer.
La Vuelta al MundoMixing Engineer.
La BalaMixing Engineer.
Vamo' a Portarnos MalMixing Engineer, Recording Engineer.
Latinoamérica (feat. Totó la Momposina, Susana Baca, & María Rita)Mixing Engineer.
Inter - En AnnunakilandíaMixing Engineer, Recording Engineer.
Digo Lo Que PiensoMixing Engineer, Recording Engineer.
Muerte en HawaiiMixing Engineer, Recording Engineer.
Todo Se Mueve (feat. Seun Kuti)Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer.
El HormigueroMixing Engineer, Recording Engineer.
Prepárame la cenaMixing Engineer.
OutroMixing Engineer.
2009Omar GarciaOmar GarciaBienvenidaProducer, Recording and Mixing Engineer.
Quien Soy
Otra Cosa
Matriz
Cucubano
Vibra Buena
Sal A Bailar
Lo Mejor De Mi
Sra. García
ÍIdolos
De Todo Un Poco
Calle
2008Calle 13Los de Atrás Vienen Conmigo.Intro: Crónica de un NacimientoProducer, Recording and Mixing Engineer.
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.
Vico COg (feat. T.O.K.)Composer.
2007Calle 13Residente o VisitanteIntroMixing Engineer.
Tango del PecadoMixing Engineer.
La Fokin ModaMixing Engineer.
Sin ExagerarMixing Engineer, Recording Engineer.
Mala Suerte Con el 13Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer.
Llégale a Mi GuaridaMixing Engineer.
Un Beso de DesayunoMixing Engineer.
Uiyi GuayeMixing Engineer.
Algo Con-SentidoMixing Engineer.
Pal NorteMixing Engineer.
La Cumbia de los AburridosMixing Engineer, Recording Engineer.
A Limpiar el SucioMixing Engineer.
El Avión Se CaeMixing Engineer.
La CremaMixing Engineer.
La Era de la CopiaeraMixing Engineer.
2004Daddy YankeeBarrio FinoSaber Su NombreProducer.
2003Vico CEn Honor A La VerdadIntroAssistant Engineer, Mixing, Production Assistant.
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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Edgardo Matta Artist GRAMMY.com . 2023-09-23 . www.grammy.com.
  2. Web site: Edgardo Matta Artist LatinGRAMMY.com . 2023-09-23 . www.latingrammy.com . en.
  3. Web site: Edgardo Matta Credits . 2023-09-23 . AllMusic . en.
  4. Web site: 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards 2007 GRAMMY.com . 2023-09-23 . www.grammy.com.
  5. Web site: 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards 2009 GRAMMY.com . 2023-09-23 . www.grammy.com.
  6. Web site: 10th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards LatinGRAMMY.com . 2023-09-23 . www.latingrammy.com . en.
  7. Web site: November 11 . Kyle Anderson Updated . EST . 2011 at 04:32 PM . Latin Grammys: Calle 13 cleans up, Demi Lovato gets revealing . 2023-09-25 . EW.com . en.
  8. News: Malitz . David . 2011-11-11 . Calle 13 dominates Latin Grammy awards . 2023-09-23 . Washington Post . en-US.
  9. Web site: Burger . David . September 14, 2011 . Calle 13 lead this year's Latin GRAMMY nominations with a record 10 nods . 2023-09-23 . The Salt Lake Tribune . en-US.
  10. News: Pareles . Jon . 2011-11-11 . Calle 13 Wins Big at Latin Grammys . en-US . The New York Times . 2023-09-23 . 0362-4331.
  11. Web site: 2011-11-10 . Most Latin Grammys won for a single album . 2023-09-23 . Guinness World Records . en-gb.
  12. Web site: 12th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards LatinGRAMMY.com . 2023-09-23 . www.latingrammy.com . en.
  13. Web site: 5th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards LatinGRAMMY.com . 2023-09-23 . www.latingrammy.com . en.
  14. Web site: Agradecido, by Ephniko . 2023-09-23 . Ephniko . en.