DJ and music producer Matt Tolfrey has died at the age of 44. The DJ and producer was also the founder of Leftroom Records and was known around the music circuit for his DJ and production skills.
His friend Damian Lazarus took to social media to share the news, writing: “This weekend we lost a key member of the extended Crosstown Rebels family. Matt Tolfrey played a major role in our music scene and will be very sorely missed.
“We first met in Nottingham when I was booked to play at Stealth and we went on to work and play together for the best part of 20 years. He produced key singles and remixes for us and in recent years was responsible for helping us work with artists that he represented such as @alinkatwirl @jadenthompson_ @ajchristou & @holaguti.”
He added: “Like us, Matt believed in community and bringing people together on and off the dancefloor and his record label @leftroomrecords has played an important role in bringing like minded music makers together. Matt was a brilliant DJ and was represented by myself and Will in the very early days of the Rebel Agency (now NGE).
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“His cheeky smile and humour will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to everyone that knew and loved Matt but especially to his beautiful daughters Arla and Beau. RIP Matt, you left the room too early.”
The artist’s cause of death has not been disclosed. Matt was born in 1980 and began his career as a DJ in the early 2000s on Nottingham’s underground scene.
He quickly caught the attention of James Baillie, the legendary promoter behind Venus and the Lovebox Festival. After a breakout warm-up set for Craig Richards at The Bomb, Matt earned a coveted debut at London nightclub fabric in May 2004. That night went on to shape the rest of his career.
Matt went on to become a regular fixture in the UK and international house and techno scenes. He released music through major imprints such as Crosstown Rebels, REKIDS, and Phonica, before launching his own label, Leftroom Records, in 2005.
Tributes have flooded in for Matt, with one writing: “He was such a sweet warm soul . It’s so sad. I feel we are loosing so many people from our community lately.” Another added: “So incredibly sad to hear this. Matt was a real one and always enjoyed our chats.”
A third penned: “Absolutely devastating, our thoughts are with his family and close friends. Truly one of the best.”
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