Mehran Matin


Mehran Matin is an Iranian artist, music producer and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known for his GRAMMY-nominated collaboration “Hope & Love” with Ugandan artist Eddy Kenzo.

Early life and education

Matin was born in Sirjan, Kerman Province, Iran, on 25 March 1996 and spent his youth in that city. He began studying violin and later piano at young ages and later developed an interest in the kamancheh and other world instruments. By his teenage years, he was already composing and producing original works.

Music career

Matin performed in concerts and recitals in Iran and other parts of the world as a pianist and violinist early in his career.
In 2022, he released Seesaw on the label Fading Sound Records. To date, he has released an extensive catalog of music and has contributed to more than 100 internationally released recordings as a producer, sound engineer, and instrumentalist.
In addition to his work as an artist and producer, Matin is also a sound engineer who has mixed and mastered numerous songs and albums for artists across different genres.

Style and influences

Commentary in interviews describes Matin's work as combining Iranian timbres with electronic production and orchestral textures, aimed at cross-cultural dialogue.

Recognition and nominations

Mehran Matin has been nominated for a GRAMMY® Award in the category Grammy Award for Best [African Music Performance|Best African Music Performance] for his collaborative track “Hope & Love” with Eddy Kenzo.