Edgardo Matta (born December 16, 1974), professionally known as Mattatracks, is a two-time GRAMMY and a six-time Latin GRAMMY award-winning record producer, composer, and songwriter.
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.
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. 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, Best Urban Music Album, and Record of the Year for the hit song No Hay Nadie Como Tú.
Mattatracks was also awarded three Latin GRAMMY in 2011 for his participation in the production of Calle 13's forth, and acclaimed, album: Entren Los Que Quieran. At the time, the album broke a record for Latin GRAMMY Nominations and holds the Guinness World Record for Most Latin GRAMMY Awards Won For A Single Album. This success earned Mattratracks three new accolades winning, for a second year in a row, Album of the Year, Best Urban Music Album, and Record of the Year, this time for the song Latinoamérica.
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 Over a career spanning more than two decades, Mattatracks has built a discography that includes collaborations with artists such as: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.
Mattatracks production discography +YearArtistAlbumSong(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.Todos Los DíasKung FoodLa Vida PasaReligion2015MalumaCarnaval - 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 SoyOtra CosaMatrizCucubanoVibra BuenaSal A BailarLo Mejor De MiSra. GarcíaÍIdolosDe Todo Un PocoCalle2008Calle 13Los de Atrás Vienen Conmigo.Intro: Crónica de un NacimientoProducer, Recording and Mixing Engineer.Que LlorenNo Hay Nadie como TúGringo Latin FunkVen y CritícameEsto con EsoPerlaElectro MovimientoIntro Fiesta de LocosFiesta de Locosde AtrásVienen ConmigoTal Para CualInterlude Rasta Irie ManBienvenidos a Mi MundoJohn el EsquizofrénicoOutroVaronCaribbean 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 VerdadCapicu5 De Septiembre (Acoustic Version)FlowowowPara Mi Barrio (feat. Tony Touch and D'Mingo)En la BarberiaSupermanMasacoteEl Bueno, El Malo y El Feo (feat. Eddie Dee and tego Calderón)Yerba MalaMi Forma de Tiradera5 De Septiembre [Reggaeton Mix]Para Mi Barrio [Reggaeton Mix] (feat. Tony Touch and D'Mingo)El Bueno, El Malo y El Feo [Reggaeton Mix]
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