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'''Rajiv Münch''' (born July |
'''Rajiv Münch''' (born 29 July 1989), better known by his stage name '''Munchi''', is a Dutch [[record producer|producer]] and [[Disc jockey|DJ]] of Dominican descent, born and raised in [[Rotterdam]], Netherlands.<ref>[http://agenda.wormweb.nl/download/MUNCHI.pdf NRC Handelsblad Newspaper]{{dead link|date=February 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. NRC Handelsblad. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.</ref> He is credited to have made "the first truly original work" for [[moombahton]], taking "the sound to the next level"<ref>[http://www.xlr8r.com/features/2010/09/bubblin XLR8R Bubblin' Feature]. XLR8R. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.</ref> and being the originator of [[moombahcore]].<ref>[http://generationbass.com/2012/01/02/when-moombahton-moombahcore-ruled-the-world-in-2011 When Moombahton & Moombahcore Ruled The World In 2011]. Generation Bass. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.</ref> Even though Munchi is credited mainly for moombahton, it was his versatility and unique production style that brought him into public attention.<ref>[http://walmerconvenience.wordpress.com/2011/12/16/walmer-presents-the-munchi-interview-with-obligatory-exclusive-track/ Walmer Presents: The Munchi Interview]. Walmer Convenience. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.</ref><ref>[http://www.xlr8r.com/features/2010/09/bubblin XLR8R Bubblin' Feature]. XLR8R. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.</ref> Notably producing a wide selection of genres and incorporating these elements in his music.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKrbSFixZG8 Munchi Interview]. Tittsworth. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.</ref><ref>[http://boomkat.com/downloads/351136-munchi-murda-sound Boomkat EP Review] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111120234529/http://boomkat.com/downloads/351136-munchi-murda-sound |date=2011-11-20 }}. Boomkat. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.</ref> 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.<ref>[http://www.djayres.com/tanda/index.php?/projects/ta019-munchi---murda-sound T&A Records: Munchi - Murda Sound]. T&A Records. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.</ref> In December 2010 Munchi was featured with 3 tracks on [[M.I.A. (artist)|M.I.A.]]'s ''[[Vicki Leekx]]'' mixtape,<ref>[http://agenda.wormweb.nl/download/MUNCHI.pdf NRC Handelsblad Newspaper]{{dead link|date=February 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} NRC Handelsblad. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.</ref> and in July 2012 on [[Azealia Banks]]' [[Fantasea (mixtape)|''Fantasea'']] mixtape, with the track "Esta Noche." |
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== Background == |
== Background == |
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⚫ | Munchi started making music in 2004 when his brother bought him [[ACID Pro|Acid Pro]].<ref>[http://walmerconvenience.wordpress.com/2011/12/16/walmer-presents-the-munchi-interview-with-obligatory-exclusive-track/ Walmer Presents: The Munchi Interview]. Walmer Convenience. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.</ref> 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, North Carolina|Charlotte]].<ref>[http://walmerconvenience.wordpress.com/2011/12/16/walmer-presents-the-munchi-interview-with-obligatory-exclusive-track/ Walmer Presents: The Munchi Interview]. Walmer Convenience. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.</ref> 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".<ref>[http://www.thecouchsessions.com/2011/11/moombah-week-is-munchi-the-worlds-most-inventive-new-producer/ The Couch Sessions: Moombah Week - Is Munchi The Worlds Most Inventive New Producer?]. TheCouchSessions.com. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.</ref> 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.<ref>[http://walmerconvenience.wordpress.com/2011/12/16/walmer-presents-the-munchi-interview-with-obligatory-exclusive-track/ Walmer Presents: The Munchi Interview]. Walmer Convenience. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.</ref><ref>[http://djayres.com/2011/03/01/help-munchi/ Munchi Fundraiser]. DjAyres.com. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.</ref> |
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⚫ | Munchi started making music in 2004 when his brother bought him [[ACID Pro|Acid Pro]].<ref>[http://walmerconvenience.wordpress.com/2011/12/16/walmer-presents-the-munchi-interview-with-obligatory-exclusive-track/ Walmer Presents: The Munchi Interview]. Walmer Convenience. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.</ref> He met future collaborator David Heartbreak via [[MySpace]] in 2009. After Munchi mentioned Dave Nada's Moombahton EP, Heartbreak invited him to [[Charlotte, North Carolina|Charlotte]] |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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===Free EPs=== |
===Free EPs=== |
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2009: |
2009: |
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* Dubstep Promo - [SEL-PR001] |
* Dubstep Promo - [SEL-PR001] |
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2013: |
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* Vol I: Skulltrap - [SEL-VL001] |
* Vol. I: Skulltrap - [SEL-VL001] |
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* Moombahton Is Dead (V/A) - [SELPR001] |
* Moombahton Is Dead (V/A) - [SELPR001] |
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* Boom Bap Back (with Jon Kwest) - [SELPR002] |
* Boom Bap Back (with Jon Kwest) - [SELPR002] |
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* Vol II: Rasterinha (Contos Do Caderninho Verde) - [SELPR003] |
* Vol. II: Rasterinha (Contos Do Caderninho Verde) - [SELPR003] |
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* Vol. III: Perreo 101 - [SELPR004] |
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===EPs=== |
===EPs=== |
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2012: |
2012: |
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* Moombahtonista EP - [MAD136] |
* Moombahtonista EP - [MAD136] |
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2016: |
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* Naffie Back/Pa Lo Under EP - [SEL003] |
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===Compilations=== |
===Compilations=== |
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* [[M.I.A. (artist)|M.I.A.]] - ''[[Vicki Leekx]]'' |
* [[M.I.A. (artist)|M.I.A.]] - ''[[Vicki Leekx]]'' |
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* [[Azealia Banks]] - ''[[Fantasea (mixtape)|Fantasea]]'' |
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* Munchi - Nex Aan Te Doen Prt. 1 |
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* Munchi ft Lakey - Not Usually |
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* Munchi - Fuck This |
* Munchi - Fuck This |
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* Munchi - Te Gusta Mi Mambo Mami - ''Moombah Fiesta Vol. II'' |
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* Bro Safari x Munchi - Sin Compromiso (Munchi's Fuck Bitch Promoters VIP) |
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* Munchi ft Isa GT - Isa Te Dijo - ''Alegria/Isa Te Dijo'' |
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===Remixes=== |
===Remixes=== |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* [http://www.soundcloud.com/munchi_productions/ Munchi] on [[SoundCloud]] |
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* [http://www.twitter.com/originalmunchi/ Munchi] on [[Twitter]] |
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* [http://www.discogs.com/artist/Munchi/ Munchi's Discography] on [[Discogs]] |
* [http://www.discogs.com/artist/Munchi/ Munchi's Discography] on [[Discogs]] |
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9WpaAADAhs&hd=1/ My Son The DJ: Ep 7. Munchi] |
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| NAME = Munchi |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Dutch DJ |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = July 29, 1989 |
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Latest revision as of 08:52, 25 April 2024
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Munchi | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Rajiv Münch |
Origin | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
Genres | Moombahton, electronic, Baltimore club, baile funk, dubstep, reggaeton, juke, trap |
Occupation(s) | Record producer, DJ, remixer |
Instrument | Acid Pro 5.0[1] |
Years active | 2009–present |
Labels | T&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
[edit]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
[edit]Free EPs
[edit]2009:
- Dubstep Promo - [SEL-PR001]
- Baltimore Club Promo - [SEL-PR002]
2010:
- Baile Funk Promo - [SEL-PR003]
- B-more 2.0/2.1 + B-more Dub VIP's - [SEL-PR004]
- Moombahton Promo - [SEL-PR005]
- Munbreakton EP (with David Heartbreak) - [SEL-PR006]
- Cumbia XXX - [SEL-PR007]
- Kuduro Promo - [SEL-PR008]
- Fuck H&M (with David Heartbreak) - [SEL-PR009]
2011:
- H/M (with David Heartbreak) - [SEL-PR010]
- Rotterdam Juke EP - [SEL-PR011]
2012:
- 3 Ball Dub Ep - [SEL-PR012]
- Rotterdam Trap EP - [SEL-PR013]
2013:
- Vol. I: Skulltrap - [SEL-VL001]
- Moombahton Is Dead (V/A) - [SELPR001]
2014:
- Boom Bap Back (with Jon Kwest) - [SELPR002]
- Vol. II: Rasterinha (Contos Do Caderninho Verde) - [SELPR003]
- Vol. III: Perreo 101 - [SELPR004]
EPs
[edit]2010:
- Murda Sound EP - [T&A019]
2012:
- Moombahtonista EP - [MAD136]
2016:
- Naffie Back/Pa Lo Under EP - [SEL003]
Compilations
[edit]2010:
- Summer of Moombahton - [Self Released]
2011:
- Verano del Moombahton - [Self Released]
Mixtapes
[edit]2010:
Singles
[edit]2008:
- Munchi - Nex Aan Te Doen Prt. 1
2010:
- Munchi - Break Your Fucking Face
- David Banner ft Lil' Flip - Like A Pimp (Munchi Has Bad Table Manners Moombahton Edit)
- Juvenile - Back That Ass Up (Munchi Reggeton Edit)
- Datsik - Firepower (Munchi Moombahcore Rmx)
- TC - Where's My Money (Caspa Rmx - Munchi's Kinda Aggressive Right Now Moombahcore Rmx)
2011:
- Soulja Boy - Pretty Boy Swag (Diplo & Munchi's 'Dude, I Can Make This In 5 Min With Acid Pro' Edit)
- Munchi ft M.I.A. - Murda Sound VIP
- Munchi ft Chito Rock - Bebe De To
- Munchi - Despair - Moombahsoul Vol. I
- Munchi - Gracias - Moombahton Massive II
- Munchi - Jimi Knows - Verano Del Moombahton
- Munchi - Virtud - Moombahsoul Vol. II
- Nadastrom & Munchi ft Jen Lasher - Say My Name - El Baile Diabluma
2012:
- Munchi ft Lakey - Not Usually
- Munchi - Fuck This
- Munchi - Te Gusta Mi Mambo Mami - Moombah Fiesta Vol. II
2013:
- Bro Safari x Munchi - Sin Compromiso (Munchi's Fuck Bitch Promoters VIP)
2014:
- Munchi ft Isa GT - Isa Te Dijo - Alegria/Isa Te Dijo
2017:
- Munchi - Guess Who's Back
Remixes
[edit]2010:
- Steve Starks - Git Em (Munchi Kuduro Rmx)
- Bassanovva - Chickenlover (Munchi Likes Em Fried Moombahton Rmx)
- Dogz & Bumps ft MC Zulu - Carnival Madness (Munchi's Only Beers & Rubbers Rmx)
2011:
- Nguzunguzu - Unfold (Munchi Likes Excessive Amounts Of Bass Mambo Juke Rmx)
- Dillon Francis & Dave Nada - Brazzers Theme (Munchi's Fuck That It's Bangbros Rmx)
- Autodidakt ft Spoek Mathambo - Fake Fred Perry (Munchi Is Muito Random Rmx)
- Buraka Som Sistema - Hangover (Munchi Airhorn Alert Rmx)
- Professor Angel Dust - Go (Munchi Thought Criminal Rmx)
- Bert On Beats - Bone Dat (Munchi's 'Nope This Aint Moombahton Dude' Trap Bubbling Rmx)
2012:
- Noisia - Tommy's Theme (Munchi's Fear Is Weakness Rmx)
- Skrillex – Ruffneck (FULL Flex) (Munchi Anonymous Revolution Rmx)
References
[edit]- ^ Munchi Interview. Tittsworth. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
- ^ NRC Handelsblad Newspaper[permanent dead link ]. NRC Handelsblad. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
- ^ XLR8R Bubblin' Feature. XLR8R. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
- ^ When Moombahton & Moombahcore Ruled The World In 2011. Generation Bass. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
- ^ Walmer Presents: The Munchi Interview. Walmer Convenience. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
- ^ XLR8R Bubblin' Feature. XLR8R. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
- ^ Munchi Interview. Tittsworth. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
- ^ Boomkat EP Review Archived 2011-11-20 at the Wayback Machine. Boomkat. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
- ^ T&A Records: Munchi - Murda Sound. T&A Records. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
- ^ NRC Handelsblad Newspaper[permanent dead link ] NRC Handelsblad. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
- ^ Walmer Presents: The Munchi Interview. Walmer Convenience. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
- ^ Walmer Presents: The Munchi Interview. Walmer Convenience. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
- ^ The Couch Sessions: Moombah Week - Is Munchi The Worlds Most Inventive New Producer?. TheCouchSessions.com. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
- ^ Walmer Presents: The Munchi Interview. Walmer Convenience. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
- ^ Munchi Fundraiser. DjAyres.com. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.