Ex-Mattafix, back from the Caribbean to the Big City Life!
Marlon Roudette was half of the impressive Mattafix, the duo that cheerfully scored worldwide with the hit 'Big City Life'.
Grew up on the island Saint Vincent and in London, was immersed in reggae, rock, dub, trip & hip hop... right from the start and was playing with those infectious steel drums early on (and they're still to be heard around him.)
After the immense Mattafix success came the hangover but this young talent is now ready to come back under his own name. In no small way either! With 'Matter Fixed': a new, effervescent CD, out via Universal, and as support act for Milow here and there too!
So shall we call it 'world pop'? 'Positive global sound'? Based upon the best under the sun: sultry voice, cool arrangements and constantly that capable navigation between reggae, urban r'n'b, fresh pop, yes calypso even!?
According to Marlon Roudette too: 'I was taught very early on that expressing yourself was a right, not a rebellion.' Nicely said, finely sung!
Support-act from Mozambique (and surrounding areas) will be none less than Nelson Novela, brother of Neco (who appeared in the AB Box with Daby Touré in March 2008) and also a versatile talent.