DJ Mehdi (born Mehdi Fav?ris-Essadi in 1977) was a french DJ since 1992, who began in the rap band Ideal J (with Kery James). He also spun for 113. He created the label "Espionnage", with names like Rohff, Roc?, Karlito, Dj Feadz, and Zdar (Cassius). He also worked with Assassin, MC Solaar and Keziah Jones. Mehdi took part in several Original Soundtracks such as "Femme Fatale" (De Palma) and "Rois et Reines" (Arnaud Desplechin). He was the official DJ of Kourtrajm?, a french team of short movie producers.
He also worked with Assassin, MC Solaar and Keziah Jones. Mehdi took part in several Original Soundtracks such as "Femme Fatale" (De Palma) and "Rois et Reines" (Arnaud Desplechin). He was the official DJ of Kourtrajm?, a french team of short movie producers.
He made two solo albums: "Story Of Espion" (2002) and "Lucky Boy" (2006), also launching a Chicago House-influenced collaborative project together with Riton in 2010 entitled Carte Blanche.
DJ Mehdi passed away on September 13th 2011.