Munchi (DJ)
Rajiv Münch (born 29 July 1989), better known by his stage name Munchi, is a Dutch producer and DJ of Dominican descent, born and raised in Rotterdam, Netherlands.[2] He is credited to have made "the first truly original work" for moombahton, taking "the sound to the next level"[3] and being the originator of moombahcore.[4] Even though Munchi is credited mainly for moombahton, it was his versatility and unique production style that brought him into public attention.[5][6] Notably producing a wide selection of genres and incorporating these elements in his music.[7][8] This is best represented in the Murda Sound debut on T&A Records, consisting of a wide variety of genres doing Munchi's versatility justice.[9] In December 2010 Munchi was featured with 3 tracks on M.I.A.'s Vicki Leekx mixtape,[10] and in July 2012 on Azealia Banks' Fantasea mixtape, with the track "Esta Noche."
Munchi  | |
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| Birth name | Rajiv Münch | 
| Origin | Rotterdam, Netherlands | 
| Genres | Moombahton, electronic, baltimore club, baile funk, dubstep, bubbling, reggaeton, juke, trap | 
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, DJ, remixer | 
| Instruments | Acid Pro 5.0[1] | 
| Years active | 2009–present | 
| Labels | T&A Records, Mad Decent, Selegna Records | 
| Associated acts | David Heartbreak, M.I.A., Diplo | 
Background
    
Munchi started making music in 2004 when his brother bought him Acid Pro.[11] He met future collaborator David Heartbreak via MySpace in 2009. After Munchi mentioned Dave Nada's Moombahton EP, Heartbreak wanted to learn more about the genre and invited him to Charlotte.[12] While touring the United States in March 2011, Munchi suffered a seizure caused by an intracerebral hemorrhage. After learning of Münch's condition, fellow producers DJ Ayres, Tittsworth and Dave Nada organised a fundraiser "to pay for surgery, medication and flight home for the non-American insured producer".[13] He spent 9 hours in coma and 11 days in the hospital, but when noticing the overwhelming support it inspired him to recover faster during 2011.[14][15]
Discography
    
    Free EPs
    
2009:
- Dubstep Promo - [SEL-PR001]
 - Baltimore Club Promo - [SEL-PR002]
 
2010:
- Baile Funk Promo - [SEL-PR003]
 - B-more 2.0/2.1 + B-more Dub VIP's - [SEL-PR004]
 - Moombahton Promo - [SEL-PR005]
 - Munbreakton EP (with David Heartbreak) - [SEL-PR006]
 - Cumbia XXX - [SEL-PR007]
 - Kuduro Promo - [SEL-PR008]
 - Fuck H&M (with David Heartbreak) - [SEL-PR009]
 
2011:
- H/M (with David Heartbreak) - [SEL-PR010]
 - Rotterdam Juke EP - [SEL-PR011]
 
2012:
- 3 Ball Dub Ep - [SEL-PR012]
 - Rotterdam Trap EP - [SEL-PR013]
 
2013:
- Vol. I: Skulltrap - [SEL-VL001]
 - Moombahton Is Dead (V/A) - [SELPR001]
 
2014:
- Boom Bap Back (with Jon Kwest) - [SELPR002]
 - Vol. II: Rasterinha (Contos Do Caderninho Verde) - [SELPR003]
 - Vol. III: Perreo 101 - [SELPR004]
 
EPs
    
2010:
- Murda Sound EP - [T&A019]
 
2012:
- Moombahtonista EP - [MAD136]
 
2016:
- Naffie Back/Pa Lo Under EP - [SEL003]
 
Compilations
    
2010:
- Summer of Moombahton - [Self Released]
 
2011:
- Verano del Moombahton - [Self Released]
 
Singles
    
2008:
- Munchi - Nex Aan Te Doen Prt. 1
 
2010:
- Munchi - Break Your Fucking Face
 - David Banner ft Lil' Flip - Like A Pimp (Munchi Has Bad Table Manners Moombahton Edit)
 - Juvenile - Back That Ass Up (Munchi Reggeton Edit)
 - Datsik - Firepower (Munchi Moombahcore Rmx)
 - TC - Where's My Money (Caspa Rmx - Munchi's Kinda Aggressive Right Now Moombahcore Rmx)
 
2011:
- Soulja Boy - Pretty Boy Swag (Diplo & Munchi's 'Dude, I Can Make This In 5 Min With Acid Pro' Edit)
 - Munchi ft M.I.A. - Murda Sound VIP
 - Munchi ft Chito Rock - Bebe De To
 - Munchi - Despair - Moombahsoul Vol. I
 - Munchi - Gracias - Moombahton Massive II
 - Munchi - Jimi Knows - Verano Del Moombahton
 - Munchi - Virtud - Moombahsoul Vol. II
 - Nadastrom & Munchi ft Jen Lasher - Say My Name - El Baile Diabluma
 
2012:
- Munchi ft Lakey - Not Usually
 - Munchi - Fuck This
 - Munchi - Te Gusta Mi Mambo Mami - Moombah Fiesta Vol. II
 
2013:
- Bro Safari x Munchi - Sin Compromiso (Munchi's Fuck Bitch Promoters VIP)
 
2014:
- Munchi ft Isa GT - Isa Te Dijo - Alegria/Isa Te Dijo
 
2017:
- Munchi - Guess Who's Back
 
Remixes
    
2010:
- Steve Starks - Git Em (Munchi Kuduro Rmx)
 - Bassanovva - Chickenlover (Munchi Likes Em Fried Moombahton Rmx)
 - Dogz & Bumps ft MC Zulu - Carnival Madness (Munchi's Only Beers & Rubbers Rmx)
 
2011:
- Nguzunguzu - Unfold (Munchi Likes Excessive Amounts Of Bass Mambo Juke Rmx)
 - Dillon Francis & Dave Nada - Brazzers Theme (Munchi's Fuck That It's Bangbros Rmx)
 - Autodidakt ft Spoek Mathambo - Fake Fred Perry (Munchi Is Muito Random Rmx)
 - Buraka Som Sistema - Hangover (Munchi Airhorn Alert Rmx)
 - Professor Angel Dust - Go (Munchi Thought Criminal Rmx)
 - Bert On Beats - Bone Dat (Munchi's 'Nope This Aint Moombahton Dude' Trap Bubbling Rmx)
 
2012:
- Noisia - Tommy's Theme (Munchi's Fear Is Weakness Rmx)
 - Skrillex – Ruffneck (FULL Flex) (Munchi Anonymous Revolution Rmx)
 
References
    
- Munchi Interview. Tittsworth. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
 - NRC Handelsblad Newspaper. NRC Handelsblad. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
 - XLR8R Bubblin' Feature. XLR8R. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
 - When Moombahton & Moombahcore Ruled The World In 2011. Generation Bass. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
 - Walmer Presents: The Munchi Interview. Walmer Convenience. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
 - XLR8R Bubblin' Feature. XLR8R. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
 - Munchi Interview. Tittsworth. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
 - Boomkat EP Review Archived 2011-11-20 at the Wayback Machine. Boomkat. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
 - T&A Records: Munchi - Murda Sound. T&A Records. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
 - NRC Handelsblad Newspaper NRC Handelsblad. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
 - Walmer Presents: The Munchi Interview. Walmer Convenience. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
 - Walmer Presents: The Munchi Interview. Walmer Convenience. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
 - The Couch Sessions: Moombah Week - Is Munchi The Worlds Most Inventive New Producer?. TheCouchSessions.com. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
 - Walmer Presents: The Munchi Interview. Walmer Convenience. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.
 - Munchi Fundraiser. DjAyres.com. Retrieved on 2012-02-21.