Bio
Biography
Mattia Prete is a Berlin-based DJ, producer, and label manager whose musical vision represents a sophisticated intersection between the rigor of club culture and the expressive freedom of jazz. At the helm of Jazz-O-Tech, he has charted the coordinates of a new sonic territory dubbed “Techno Jazz,” where the visceral energy of electronics merges with rhythmic complexity and organic instrumentation. Since relocating to Berlin in 2017, his research has consistently moved toward transcending genre boundaries, seeking a substance that goes beyond superficial aesthetics.
Behind the decks, Prete is distinguished by a narrative and cinematic approach. His sets are not mere sequences of tracks but transcendental journeys that traverse dreamlike atmospheres, tribal rhythms, and broken beat nuances, all anchored by a propulsive groove designed to maintain a deep connection between mind and body.
In the studio, his production is infused with sci-fi futurism and film score sensibilities, a meticulous body of work that frequently involves academically trained musicians to enrich the electronic fabric with human warmth. Parallel to his solo career, he leads the 505 project alongside Daniel Calvi: a partnership born in their namesake studio that explores sensitive and immersive trip-hop sounds, culminating in 2026 with the debut of the album True at First Light.
This versatility has led him to perform on prestigious international stages and booths, from the Montreux Jazz Festival, Fusion Festival, and Jazz:Re:Found, to Berlin icons such as Tresor and Kantine am Berghain, extending his vision as far as the Dommune studio in Tokyo.
His commitment as an A&R and curator found its ultimate expression in the double compilation This is Techno Jazz, an ambitious project that facilitated a dialogue between techno pioneers like Stanislav Tolkachev, Reeko, and Tensal, and jazz virtuosos such as Gianluca Petrella, Fabrizio Rat, Studnitzky, and various avant-garde bands. This initiative has birthed a series of live events and performances that continue to redefine the identity of contemporary clubbing, confirming Mattia Prete as a sound architect capable of uniting seemingly distant worlds into a single, coherent artistic vision.