| Mattafix | |
|---|---|
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Genre(s) | Hip Hop/Rap, Alternative rock, R&B, Reggae, Dancehall, Blues, Jazz, Soul, World |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Label(s) | Virgin Records (EMI International), Angel Records, Beegood Limited, Buddhist Punk |
| Members | |
| Marlon Roudette and Preetesh Hirji | |
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Biography
Marlon Roudette was born in London and grew up on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent with his mother and sister after moving there with him as a young child. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. The Caribbean (ˌkærəˡbiən kæ'rəbiən Cariben|Caraïben or Caraïben; Caraïbe or more commonly Antilles; Caribe is a Region consisting Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is an island nation in the Lesser Antilles chain of the Caribbean Sea. Preetesh Hirji was born in London of dual-Indian parentage. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country
Signs of a Struggle (2005-2006)
Mattafix released their first single "11.30 (Dirtiest Trick in Town)" as a limited edition on Buddhist Punk Records on January 13, 2005. Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. However, the song never charted.
Their second single, "Big City Life", was released by EMI on August 8, 2005. " Big City Life " is a single from Mattafix 's debut album Signs of a Struggle, released in 2005. The EMI Group is a British music company comprising the major record company EMI Music – which operates several labels and is based in Kensington in Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. It was a considerable hit, managing a number 15 in the United Kingdom and a number 1 in Germany, Poland, Austria, Italy, Switzerland and New Zealand. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island It also had moderate success in other European countries where it reached the top 20.
Their third single, "Passer By", was released on October 24, 2005. " Passer By " is a single from Mattafix 's debut album Signs of a Struggle, released in 2005. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. However, the single missed the charts in the United Kingdom with a peak at number 79. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The single preceded their debut album Signs of a Struggle, which was released a week later. Signs of a Struggle is Mattafix 's debut album released on October 31, 2005 throughout the Europe. "Passer By" was only released in the United Kingdom and Poland. " Passer By " is a single from Mattafix 's debut album Signs of a Struggle, released in 2005. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Poland (Polska officially the Republic of Poland
Signs of a Struggle received positive reviews and had moderate success in European countries where it reached the top 100. Signs of a Struggle is Mattafix 's debut album released on October 31, 2005 throughout the Europe. However, the album charted at number 159 in the UK Albums Chart. The UK Albums Chart is a list of Albums ranked by sales in the United Kingdom. Signs of a Struggle was a Triple J feature album in April, 2006. Triple J is a nationally-networked government-funded Australian radio station (a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation) mainly aimed April holidays and events National Poetry Month - in United States National Sexual Assault Awareness Month - in United Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
The duo toured with the likes of Jem and Joss Stone on their UK tours to promote the album. Jemma Griffiths (born June 18, 1975 in Penarth, Wales) better known as Jem, is a Welsh Singer-songwriter known Joss Stone (born Jocelyn Eve Stoker on 11 April 1987 is an English soul and R&B Singer-songwriter and actress.
Their fourth single, "To & Fro", was released on March 13, 2006. " To & Fro " is a single from Mattafix 's debut album Signs of a Struggle, released in 2005. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The single was released as a download only in the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The single missed the charts in most European countries.
Their fifth single, "Cool Down the Pace", was released on August 1, 2006. " Cool Down the Pace " is the final single from Mattafix 's debut album Signs of a Struggle, released in 2005. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The song received much airplay but didn't chart well. Leading to many to consider Mattafix to be merely one hit wonders with still only one top 40 hit in the UK[1] It was the last single taken from their debut album Signs of a Struggle.
Rhythm & Hymns (2007-present)
On September 7, 2007, Mattafix released the first single, "Living Darfur", taken from their second album Rhythm & Hymns. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. " Living Darfur " (also known as " Living " is the first single from Mattafix 's forthcoming album Rhythm and Hymns, released Rhythm & Hymns is Mattafix 's second album released in November 2007 It was available as a download only. The single was released physically on October 22, 2007. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The video features Matt Damon. Matthew Paige Damon (born October 8 1970 is an American Actor and Philanthropist.
The album was released on November 23, 2007 in most European countries. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. In Australia, it was released on November 17, 2007. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The UK release date is yet to be announced.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | Chart positions | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUT | BEL | EU | FRA | GER | ITA | POL | SWI | UK | ||
| 2005 | Signs of a Struggle | 10 | 32 | 62 | 75 | 35 | 12 | 64 | 15 | 159 |
| 2007 | Rhythm & Hymns | — | 31 | 92 | 48 | — | 17 | 87 | 22 | TBR |
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart positions | Album | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | AUT | BEL | EU | FIN | FRA | GER | ITA | LUX | NZ | NOR | POL | SWE | SWI | TUR | UK | UKR | WW | |||
| 2005 | "Big City Life" | 19 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 1 | — | 15 | 35 | 20 | Signs of a Struggle |
| 2005 | "Passer By" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | — | — | — | 79 | — | — | |
| 2006 | "To & Fro" | — | — | 56 | — | — | — | 73 | 56 | 57 | — | — | 30 | — | 56 | — | — | — | — | |
| 2006 | "Cool Down the Pace" | — | 52 | — | 144 | — | — | 82 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | 63 | — | — | — | — | |
| 2007 | "Living Darfur" | — | 21 | 50 | 35 | — | 50 | 32 | 2 | 52 | — | — | 34 | — | 13 | 32 | — | — | — | Rhythm & Hymns |
| 2008 | "Things Have Changed" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | "Big City Life" | Scott Franklin |
| 2005 | "Passer By" | John Rankin Waddell |
| 2006 | "To & Fro" | Max & Dania |
| 2006 | "Cool Down the Pace" | Max & Dania |
| 2007 | "Living Darfur" | Mattafix |
| 2008 | "Things Have Changed" | - |
References
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