About Slipmatt
Born 1967. Slipmatt is a British disc jockey, record producer and composer.
Matthew Nelson (born 22 April 1967 in Loughton, Essex, England ), better known as DJ Slipmatt, is a British electronic music producer and DJ. He was one half of breakbeat hardcore group SL2, who had a 1992 UK hit with "On a Ragga Tip".
Biography In 1988, while working as an electrician and courier, Nelson obtained his first turntables and started playing hip-hop and house. SL2's chart success continued with a remix of "Way in My Brain", which made the top twenty in the UK chart. Slipmatt's remixes include many remixes for Ministry of Sound and various well known and established record labels.
Since 1994, Nelson presented his own radio shows on Kiss 100 as well as numerous other stations over the years.
Slipmatt has DJ'd at Fantazia, Raindance, Moondance, Dreamscape, Pleasuredome, Hardcore Heaven, Dance Concept, Helter Skelter, One Nation, United Dance, Uprising, Dizstruxshon, Alderney Bunker Parties, World Dance, Slammin Vinyl, Glastonbury, Bestival, O2 London & thousands of raves over the years.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Slipmatt?
British musician
When was Slipmatt born?
Slipmatt was born on 22 April 1967.
What is Slipmatt's occupation?
Slipmatt is a disc jockey, record producer and composer.
What nationality is Slipmatt?
Slipmatt is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Slipmatt. https://biography.guide/slipmatt/
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