Matthew Koma's stock has been rising in these EDM streets and we're not sure if people are realizing it. When we talk about EDM "going pop" or hitting the mainstream airwaves, a number of big DJs and producers have called on Matthew Koma's touch. He proved his point with a pair of collaborations with Zedd: "Spectrum" and the undeniable "Clarity," and has since vocaled tracks for Tiesto, Hardwell, Alesso, and many others (including credits on Afrojack's forthcoming Forget The World). The Brooklyn-born, Long Island-raised Koma is making a name for himself, and we got word that he's more than just an EDM songwriter. Check out these 10 things that you didn't know about Matthew Koma.
He has produced a remix for “The Boss” Bruce Springsteen that was released as a single from Bruce's last album
He co-wrote Zedd's Grammy Award-winning track "Clarity"
Sting joined him on stage last year for a duet of "Clarity"
He has a "dry snack bar" in his studio (aptly named Dry Snack Sound) that includes obscure Japanese snacks
Find You” was finished in a studio set up in the basement of his childhood home over Christmas 2013 on Long Island and his father sings background vocals on the song
He has contributed to five Beatport #1 tracks
Including Hardwell's single "Dare You," Alesso's "Years," and Zedd's "Spectrum."
You will probably hear at least 14 songs by Matthew Koma at the next dance music festival you attend
In the last year alone, he was a part of Showtek & Justin Prime's "Cannonball (Earthquake)" and Tiesto's latest single, "Wasted."
He signed his first record deal and publishing deal at age 16
His brother is his long time drummer and inventor of the "Big Fat Snare Drum," a product widely used by drummers throughout the world
He drinks more coffee than is suggested for anyone's health
