Matte refuses to be confined by preconceived cultural norms. Novelty sexual content is where he’s always shaken his biggest moneymaker, but not the first of any genre to hint what happens at behind closed doors. He’s more obvious about it, but not enough to warrant “parental advisory” warnings. It’d be easy to dismiss his latest [...]
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Travis Matte, Hip Hop Zyde-Rock (Mhat)
June 1, 2008 – 12:01 am
Paul Marx, owner founder of KBON-FM out of Eunice Louisiana, said it best when he said, “Travis Matte’s music is the gateway drug to traditional Cajun music.” In keeping with the progression of previous Kingpin albums, this disc contains a strong dose of wacky, Acadiana-centric party anthems laced with just enough of the traditional stuff [...]
New Tools for Zydeco
April 1, 2008 – 12:01 am
What does zydeco musician Travis Matte have in common with Kanye West, Usher, The Beastie Boys, Bruce Springsteen and John Mayer? A hint: West, Usher and the rest haven’t taken up the accordion. But Matte has followed their footsteps in the studio. Ken Lewis of ProTools Mixing in Iselin, New Jersey and Scott Hull Mastering [...]
