Matt Dubb

Matt Dubb
Matt Dubb
Born	Lakewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Other names	MŪNTII
Occupations	DJ; producer; songwriter; entrepreneur;
Years active	2015–present

Motti Weiss, known by his stage name Matt Dubb, is an American Jewish music producer, composer, and arranger. He is known for his work in both the Hasidic music scene and internationally under his stage name MŪNTII, where he has gained recognition for his electronic music.

Early life and career

Dubb was born and raised in Lakewood, New Jersey. His father founded the synagogue Kol Shimshon, one of the largest synagogues in Lakewood.^[1] Dubb began his musical career at the age of 17, forming a wedding orchestra called EvanAl.^[2] He released his first single, Ben Fayga, with Lipa Schmeltzer.

Hasidic music career

Dubb quickly gained recognition for his work in Hasidic music, composing and arranging for various artists. He achieved success with his album Be Positive together with Lipa Schmeltzer in 2015, which included hits Bueh Bueh and Nakdishoch. In 2022, he released the song L'chai Oilamim with Mordechai Shapiro and Benny Friedman. The song reached the top three on several Israeli year-end charts and was praised by critics for its catchy melody and energetic music video.

International career

In 2021, Dubb signed with Dutch record label Armada Music under his stage name MŪNTII.^[2] He released the single Unstoppable with Alex Clare in 2023, which further solidified his presence in the international electronic music scene.

Other ventures

Alongside his musical career, Dubb is also the owner of a financial company that provides credit to employers.^[3]^[4]

Discography

Albums

Be Positive – with Lipa Schmeltzer, 2015

Singles

Sababa, 2017
Adama V'Shamayim, 2018
Olam Chesed, 2019
Tzur, 2020
Achshav, 2021
Anachnu Ma'aminim, 2023

Collaborations

Baruch Hashem – with Zusha and Pumpidisa, 2017
Heilig – with Mendy Worch, 2018
Simcha – with Soulja, 2018
Eliyahu Hanavi – with Menachem Weinstein, 2018
Aifo – with Beri Weber and Chaim Yisrael, 2019
Kuili – with Shloime Daskal, 2019
Ana – with Itzik Dadya, 2020
Lchai Oilamim – with Mordechai Shapiro and Benny Friedman, 2022
Va'ani Evtach Bach – with Beri Weber and Shmueli Ungar, 2023
Unstoppable – with Alex Clare, 2023
Bar Yochai – with Benny Friedman and Shloime Daskal, 2023
Hakodosh Baruch Hu Yoter Gadol Mizeh – with Shmuel, 2024
L'shem Yichud – with Yaakov Shwekey, 2024

Awards and nominations

Dubb has been nominated for several awards in the Orthodox music scene, including Song of the Year in the Kikar HaShabbat music awards in 2023.^[5]

References

^ Kornbluh, Jacob (2020-07-24). "Daily Kickoff: Rising stars edition — Orthodox DJ Matt Dubb🕺to his own beat + The Israeli-Canadian comedian Renny Grinshpan🎙️". Jewish Insider. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
^ ^a ^b hersh (2023-02-12). "Matt Dubb Is Breaking Barriers Through Music". Aish.com. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
^ Kassel, Matthew (2020-07-24). "Orthodox DJ Matt Dubb wants to cross over". Jewish Insider. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
^ "Nothing unites people like music". Issuu. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
^ "אנשי השנה". Kikar HaShabbat (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-06-23.

External links

Matt Dubb's channel on YouTube
Matt Dubb on Instagram

[1] Kornbluh, Jacob (2020-07-24). "Daily Kickoff: Rising stars edition — Orthodox DJ Matt Dubb🕺to his own beat + The Israeli-Canadian comedian Renny Grinshpan🎙️". Jewish Insider. Retrieved 2024-06-23.

[:0-2] rsh (2023-02-12). "Matt Dubb Is Breaking Barriers Through Music". Aish.com. Retrieved 2024-06-23.

[3] Kassel, Matthew (2020-07-24). "Orthodox DJ Matt Dubb wants to cross over". Jewish Insider. Retrieved 2024-06-23.

[4] "Nothing unites people like music". Issuu. Retrieved 2024-06-23.

[5] "אנשי השנה". Kikar HaShabbat (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2024-06-23.

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