DJ Mehdi Biography: Age, Net Worth, Wife, Death, Albums, Remixes, Ed Banger Records

Mehdi Favéris-Essadi is famously known as DJ Mehdi, a renowned French-Tunisian hip-hop and house music producer and DJ, was a pivotal figure in the French music scene, known for blending hip-hop with electronic sounds.

His innovative work with Ed Banger Records and collaborations with artists like Daft Punk and MC Solaar left a lasting legacy in music.

Profile

• Full Name: Mehdi Favéris-Essadi
• Stage Name: DJ Mehdi
• Born: January 20, 1977
• Died: September 13, 2011 (Age: 34 years old)
• Birthplace: Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France
• Nationality: French-Tunisian
• Occupation: DJ, Music Producer, Composer, Remixer
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Favéris-Essadi
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Fabienne “Fafi” Leys
• Children: One child
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million to $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

DJ Mehdi, a renowned French-Tunisian hip-hop and house music producer and DJ, was born on January 20, 1977, in Asnières-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, France.

Raised in the Paris suburbs by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Favéris-Essadi, he was immersed in a culturally diverse environment due to his Tunisian heritage.

Limited information is available about his formal education, but his musical journey began at age 15 when he joined the rap group Idéal J, laying the foundation for his career in hip-hop production.

His ethnicity is French-Tunisian, and his religion is not publicly disclosed.

Career

DJ Mehdi, a renowned French-Tunisian hip-hop and house music producer and DJ, started his career in 1992 with the rap group Idéal J alongside Kery James, contributing to their albums Original MCs Sur Une Mission (1996) and Le Combat Continue (1998).

He also worked with the hip-hop collective Mafia K’1 Fry and was the primary producer for the group 113, producing albums like Ni barreaux, ni barrières, ni frontières (1998) and the award-winning Les Princes De La Ville (1999).

In 2002, he founded Espionnage Records, working with artists like Rohff and Karlito.

His debut solo album, (The Story Of) Espion (2002), marked his shift toward blending hip-hop with electronic music.

Joining Ed Banger Records in 2006, he released his seminal album Lucky Boy (2006), featuring the hit “I Am Somebody,” followed by Lucky Boy at Night (2007).

Known for his genre-blending style, he remixed tracks for artists like Daft Punk, Cassius, MC Solaar, and Chromeo and composed soundtracks for films like Femme Fatale (2002) and Sheitan (2006).

In 2010, he co-founded the duo Carte Blanche with British producer Riton, focusing on Chicago house music.

Social Media

DJ Mehdi does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

DJ Mehdi, a renowned French-Tunisian hip-hop and house music producer and DJ, was married to Fabienne “Fafi” Leys, a French street artist and illustrator, at the time of his death.

The couple had one child, though their name is not publicly disclosed.

On September 13, 2011, Mehdi tragically passed away at age 34 when the skylight of his Paris home collapsed during a rooftop celebration for Riton’s birthday.

He was the only fatality, with three others injured.

Known for his warm personality and passion for music, he was a key figure in Paris’s vibrant music scene, often DJing at the iconic Pulp nightclub alongside Busy P.

Discography:

• Original MCs Sur Une Mission (1996, with Idéal J) – Producer
• Le Combat Continue (1998, with Idéal J) – Producer
• Ni barreaux, ni barrières, ni frontières (1998, with 113) – Producer
• Les Princes De La Ville (1999, with 113) – Producer
• Contenu Sous Pression (2001, with Karlito) – Producer
• (The Story Of) Espion (2002, Solo Album)
• Megalopolis (2005, with Different Teep) – Producer
• Des Friandises Pour Ta Bouche (2005, Compilation)
• Loukoums (2006, Mixtape)
• Lucky Boy (2006, Solo Album)
• Lucky Boy at Night (2007, Album)
• Red Black & Blue (2009, Remix Compilation)
• Singles: “Wonderbra” (1997, with MC Solaar), “I Am Somebody” (2006), “Signatune” (2007), “Pocket Piano” (2008)

Filmography (as Composer):

• Femme Fatale (2002) – Soundtrack Contributor
• Rois et Reines (2004) – Soundtrack Contributor
• Sheitan (2006) – Composer

Net Worth

DJ Mehdi, a renowned French-Tunisian hip-hop and house music producer and DJ, had an estimated net worth of $1 million to $3 million USD at the time of his death in 2011.

His income came from album sales, DJ performances, music production for groups like 113 and Idéal J, and remixes for artists like Daft Punk and Cassius.