Slipmatt
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Slipmatt (Matthew Nelson) was one half of SL2 and a major figure in the early rave and hardcore scene. He came through the Essex and London party circuit in the late 80s and early 90s.
The sound
Broke through with the SL2 anthem “On a Ragga Tip”. Later moved into harder hardcore and happy hardcore, known for energetic sets and big tunes.
Key nights / tracks
Played all the major raves — Dreamscape, Helter Skelter, Dreamscape, and countless warehouse parties. SL2 tracks were everywhere in the early 90s.
What happened to them
Continued DJing and producing. Still appears at old-school and hardcore events.