Matias began his career as a backing singer and dancer for artists including
Mariah Carey and
Busta Rhymes. He went on to write and produce songs recorded by other acts including
Lauryn Hill,
Jay-Z,
Pink,
Dr. Dre,
Curtis Mayfield,
Janet Jackson,
Nelly,
Lil' Kim,
Timbaland,
Swizz Beatz,
Outkast,
Queen Latifah,
Toni Braxton,
En Vogue,
SWV,
Angie Stone,
Blu Cantrell,
Sean Paul,
Az Yet,
Traci Spencer,
Fatboy Slim,
Chico Debarge,
Ray J,
Changing Faces,
Tomcraft,
Xscape,
The Braxtons,
City High,
Another Level,
Jody Watley,
Eric Sermon and
Bette Midler. Matias was signed to Warner/Chappell Music at the age of 19, making him one of the youngest and longest-running active writers in Warner's history. After beginning his writing career in 1995, Matias had at least one song appear on a newly released album for 18 consecutive years. His career has included collaboration with top producers and writers including Dr.Dre, Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, Arif Mardin, Diane Warren, Wyclef Jean, Rodney Jerkins, Narada Michael Walden, Mervyn Warren, Just Blaze, Full Force, Frankie Knuckles, Randy Jackson, Rhett Lawrence, CJ Mackintosh and others. Many of Matias' hits were written with longtime songwriting partner
Andrea Martin. == Recent News ==