We were hoping it was just a rumor, sadly we were mistaken. DJ Mehdi’s publicist confirmed early this morning that the electro producer has died. Initial reports are calling the death accidental, yet there is no confirmed cause of death. DJMag reported that he was on the roof of his Paris home with friends, celebrating the birthday of his Carte Blanche partner, Riton, when the roof suddenly collapsed. Many of the other partygoers were hurt.
An outpouring of emotion came forth on twitter with many artists expressing their sadness over the DJ’s sudden demise. DJ Cut Killer wrote, “DJ Mehdi!!! There are no words to tell you the sorrow which I feel.” Drake tweeted, “Damn… RIP MEHDI.” While Chromeo wrote, “We lost our brother. No words.” You may remember Mehdi Faveris-Essadi’s 2007 single, I am Somebody which featured Chromeo. RIP….(1977-2011)….
