Show Notes
Nicolas Masseyeff discovered electronic music in 1989 on the French Riviera and soon opened his record store, Limelight, which became a key spot in Southern France. Influenced by minimalism, jazz, new wave, and early techno and house, he began producing in 1998, finding his true sound by 2006. Early releases like the “Hostages” EP and his Vedrenn alias work established his presence, alongside collaborations within the Plantage13 collective.
From 2008 onward, Masseyeff gained wider recognition with releases on Herzblut and collaborations with Oxia, leading to his debut album The Motherland in 2011. He continued evolving through releases on major labels and collaborations with artists like Miss Kittin and Kavinsky, later co-founding Diversions Music. Recent years have seen acclaimed projects with Parallelle, including ENDLESS, “Renegade,” and multiple 2024 releases, showcasing his signature blend of melodic depth, groove, and emotional energy.
01. Wolfgang Haffner - Bing (Acid Mondays Remix) [Rockets & Ponies] 02. Franky Rizardo - Gritty Fuze - [8Bit Records] 03. Los Suruba - Elegancia La De Francia (Bryz Remix) [Nazca] 04. Silvie Loto - Cabana - [Cecile Records] 05. Tiger Stripes - Rockin’ [Rekids] 06. Cesar Merveille, Guti - Maayancholy (Luciano Remix) [Cadenza] 07. Lexa Hill - Sambero (Lexah Re-Edit) [Union Records] 08. Mikalogic -Vagabundo [Beatfreak Recording] 09. Damelo - Body Language - [Sound’Elite] 10. Mirko Loko - Love Harmonic (Carl Craig Rmx) [Cadenza]
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