We just got the call that critically acclaimed Producer and DJ, DJ Mentat, is currently looking for vocalists to feature on a number of Soul and Hip Hop project's. He’s well known for his work with Skinnyman and has some interesting projects in the pipeline and this could be a good step for anyone with skills looking to progress.
Check the demo:
If you are up for the challenge contact: [email protected]
DJ Mentat CV:
Released Material
- DJ Mentat ft. Roots Manuva & Seanie-T – Rugged Wid'it (Beat Asylum Recording's) Vinyl/12"
- Shameless – Splendid (Dat Sound) Cd & Vinyl/12"
- DJ Mentat ft. Skinnyman – When I Give My Heart to You (Beat Asylum Recording's) Vinyl/12"
- Blacknificent 7 – "We R The Blacknificent" (Dark Horizon Records) DJ Mentat Remix Vinyl/12"
- DJ Mentat ft. Skinnyman – When I Give My Heart to You – The Remixes (Beat Asylum Recording's) Cd & Vinyl/12"
- Blufoot – Nathan Venus (DJ Mentat Remix) (Scenerio Records) Cd & Vinyl/12"
- DJ Mentat ft. Duurty Goodz – "What's Happenin" (Beat Asylum Recording's) Vinyl/12"
- Tor ft Seanie-T & DJ Mentat – Strivin (International Rude Bwoy) Vinyl/12"
- Syaman – Where i wanna be (Antidote) Cd & Vinyl/12"
- Skinnyman – Put You Down (Antidote) Cd & Vinyl/12"
- Tor – "Back on the Endz" Pinch of Salt (DJ Mentat Remix) (Download only)
- Tor – Going Home (DJ Mentat Remix)(Beatz International/ File Records) Cd, Vinyl/12" & Download
- Diabolic – Morning Light (White Label) Cd & Download
- Tor ft. Klashnekoff – Still Strivin (Beatz International) Cd & Download
- Mr Alexander – Nightlife (DJ Mentat Remix) Download only
Compilations / Mix CDs
- DJ Mentat (The Mentat Show official mix-cd)
- Banger's & Mash Vol. 2 (Suspect Packages)
- Dubplate Drama mix-cd vol.1
- Evil Ed & K Delight (Live from Caesars Palace)
- Lethal & Destruction (Weapon of Mass Destruction)
- DJ MK (Above Board mix-cd)
- DJ Gero (Welcome mix-cd) France DMC Champion
- UK Takeover mix-cd
- Aerosolik (United we stand mix-cd)
- Diabolic (Foul play mix-cd)
- DJ Pager (Running Man mix-cd)
- Mystro (Tip of the Mysberg mix-cd)
- Top of the class 2006 (Suspect Packages)
- DJ Scully & DJ I.Q. (Class in Session) British DMC Champions
- Clinic 116 mix-cd vol. 1 (Hip Hop promo's) Australia & New Zealand DMC Champion
- Shameless (Bless the mix-cd)
- SD4K (The kings are coming, best in 05 mix-cd)
- Cool Ninja Compilation (Cool Ninja)
Live Performances
Dj Mentat has toured the country with UK Hip-hop star Skinnyman. Mentat was also one of the first UK Hip-hop DJ's to be invited to India, working with VH1 to make Hip-hop more accessible to an Asian audience.
The Tunnels / Aberdeen, Rock City / Nottingham, The Forum / London, D Percussion / Manchester, O2 academy / Liverpool, Ocean Rooms / Brighton, Circus Tavern / Essex, Fabrics / London, Enigma / Mumbai (India), Club Elevate / Delhi (India).
Current Projects
Currently DJ Mentat is Working on his debut album featuring, Root Manuva, Skinnyman, Rass Kass (Aftermath), Joell Ortiz, Canibus, AZ, Duurty Goods, Kool G Rap plus many more…
Radio
DJ Mentat's Guest Shows / mixes:
- BBC Radio 1, XFM, Kiss 100, Choice FM and has featured regularly on BBC's 1xtra.
- Dj Mentat has his own show on Force FM 106.5 (Essex) every Wednesday
Reviews / Quotes
DJ Mentat ft. Skinnyman – When I Give My Heart To You
"One of the most heartfelt, autobiographical lyrics of the year."
(Hip Hop Connection)
DJ Mentat ft. Skinnyman – When I Give My Heart To You
Single of the fortnight – "Pure quality through and through."
(Blues & Soul Magazine)
DJ Mentat ft. Skinnyman – When I Give My Heart To You
Single of the month – 5 out of 5 (Touch Magazine)
DJ Mentat ft. Skinnyman – When I Give My Heart To You
"This is UK hip hop at its finest."
(New Nation Magazine)
DJ Mentat ft. Skinnyman – When I Give My Heart To You
"Utterly unmissable."
(DJ Magazine)
DJ Mentat ft. Skinnyman – When I Give My Heart To You
"Easily one of the top UK hip hop tunes of the past year."
(Rapnews.co.uk)
Remixes
Mentat has remixed work of some of the UKs leading artists inc. Sway, Estelle, Jamie Fox & Tynchy Styder. Just to name a few