The internet is inundated with reports that French producer Mehdi Favéris-Essadi better known as DJ Mehdi has passed away, at the age of 34.
A French source has reported that the artist was involved in an accident last night at his home and died of his injuries. Other online sources have intimated that the electro producer was involved in a fall from his roof with two other men, who were also injured in the accident but have survived. As yet the full details surrounding the incident are unknown.
DJ Mehdi gained prominence in the French electro and house scene in the late 90s as a DJ for Different Teep, and recently became a staple of Ed Banger Records. Along with Riton, Mehdi was the other half of rave duo Carte Blanche. He collaborated extensively, working with the likes of Daft Punk, Cassius, Chromeo, Asian Dub Foundation and many more.
Mehdi leaves behind his wife, French graffiti artist Fafi.
This truly is a sad day for music.
