MASTIKSOUL

MastikSoul started his career in 92, in a time
where his life was split between Portugal and
France, and from where he watched the raise
of a new musical culture, that in association
with his strong African roots designed his talent
in a unique form.

Being connected to techno music for a while,
where he released his first twelve-inch and
developed his dj and producer skills, came
in the late 90´s with the desire of embracing
other styles. House music became his main
inspiration.

His vision and his style, both clearly reflect
his origins, very percussive and tribal, and
recently, with his musical productions, has
been truly noticed and acclaimed by some
of the biggest house name in the scene such
as Tony Thomas, Tom Stephan, Grant Dell,
Terry Francis, Nathan Coles, Layo, Circulation,
Justin Drake from Peace Division, and also
by the Uk´s main dance press like Mixmag,
Jockey Slut and Dj Magazine.

In the beginning of this century he builds a
production studio in London, and materiali-
zes two important projects: 4Kenzo Record-
ings and Digital Distribution with dj Token
Pace. The dj work increases in this period
and he plays in important clubs such as
Rex (Paris), Ultimate Base (London), Gas
(London), The Cross (London), Locomia
(Albufeira), Decadance (Belgium) among
others. In 2003, MastikSoul starts strong
with 4Kenzo recordings and with a release
on Difference records entitle "South Tribal
Ep.", international recognition soon arrived.
"South Tribal Ep." Was licensed to TV show
in UK and was supported by many acclaim
djs. In 2003, MastikSoul licenses a track en-
title "I believe", to a compilation mixed by
Eddie Richards for much acclaimed club
Fabric in UK. Works increases and Mastik
Soul starts new label Moxi Records with is
fellow tribal guru Tony Thomas. With support
of djs like Carl Cox and Tennaglia to name a
few, Moxi records becomes a world reference.
End of 2004 MastikSoul is a well-established
producer on upcoming releases on labels Like
Wiggle recordings (UK), Tribo recordings (Spain),
Household recordings (US) and Eye4sound (UK).
In 2005 MastikSoul starts 2 new labels, Yoda
recordings with US master ADD aka Jay household
and Hoshi recordings for Iberian market.

MastikSoul as had been working 24 / 7 to keep up
with the demand.

Written by:

Pedro Viana at Music Power