Matthew Romeo
Matthew Romeo | |
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| File:MATTHEW ROMEO x TIFF BOOMBOX 2016.jpg | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | DJ Romeo |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Electronic dance music, Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Record Producer, Vlogger |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Website | http://www.matthewromeo.com |
Matthew Romeo is a Canadian musical artist based in Toronto, Canada.[1][2] Romeo is best known as a radio and club DJ. Romeo was recognized as one of 33 highlighted Social Influencers in a book Glorious & Free: The Canadians.[3][4][5]
Career
Romeo was born in Toronto, Ontario. Romeo started his career creating and distributing mixtapes. Later, he started DJing at local clubs.[6][7] He also worked as a radio host of a music program Masterplan Show for the University of Toronto radio station CIUT’s 89.5 FM. He also co-hosted Sirius XM's first international broadcast of Sway in the Morning.[8]
In 2016, Matthew became the first Canadian member of the Demolition Crew DJs, a group of DJs mentored by Grandmaster Flash.[9]
In 2017, Matthew joined Main Source as the newest member.[10]
Notable events
- The ROM - Royal Ontario Museum[11]
- United Way Rouge Benefit Fundraiser[12]
- Help By Helping / Variety Village - Dance Able Party[13]
- Toronto Queen West[14]
Filmography
Movie
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Nikita (TV series) | Himself | DJing as a background character |
| 2016 | Suicide Squad | Himself | As an onset DJ |
References
- ↑ "Sounds in the 6ix - 2018 edition - Raising the Roof". Raising the Roof. 4 June 2018. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- ↑ "4 youth who inspire us". Imagine A City. 19 November 2015. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- ↑ "Holt Renfrew toasts release of Glorious & Free: The Canadians". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- ↑ "'Glorious and Free' profiles 33 Canadians and their unique stories". ctv.ca. Retrieved 14 June 2018.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Paralympic swimming champ Aurelie Rivard also among 33 people highlighted". Cbc.ca. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- ↑ "New Amsterdam Vodka Launch Party! – Baro: One of the Best Restaurants in Toronto". barotoronto.com. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- ↑ "Success Stories Matthew Romeo - Remix Project". Remix Project. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- ↑ "The Wake Up Show – Sway's Universe". swaysuniverse.com. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- ↑ "Dance-Able - Variety Village". Variety Village. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- ↑ "Review // Main Source & Large Professor celebrate 26 years of Breaking Atoms at The Fleece | Nitelife Magazine". Nitelife Magazine. 14 August 2017. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- ↑ "ROM New Year's Eve Ring in the New Year at the Royal Ontario Museum on December 31,2017 | Toronto.com". Toronto.com. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- ↑ "Get Your Give On!". Rouge: A benefit for United Way. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- ↑ "Dance-Able - Variety Village". Variety Village. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- ↑ GmbH, finanzen.net. "Playbook Hub Canada, Launches in Canada | Markets Insider". Business Insider. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
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