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Long Island native
Matthew Koma started his career as a sensitive singer/songwriter and became a much sought-after producer, collaborating with artists as diverse as
Bruce Springsteen,
LMFAO,
Kelly Clarkson,
Tinashe,
Hilary Duff, and
Hardwell. Growing up on a diet of punk and rock & roll,
Koma started writing music at the age of nine and managed to score a publishing deal at the age of 16. Signed by
Jimmy Iovine to Interscope in 2011, he wrote a handful of songs that managed to build some buzz before he scored his first big hit in 2012. Along with producers
Sebastian Ingrosso and
Alesso,
Koma co-wrote the single "Calling (Lose My Mind)," which featured
Ryan Tedder on vocals. This was his first of many ventures working alongside leading EDM artists. Following the "Calling" single,
Koma continued with a steady string of electronic dance anthems, like 2012's smash "Spectrum" with
Zedd, "Years" with
Alesso, "Sparks" with
Nicky Romero and
Fedde Le Grand, "Wasted" with
Tiësto, and "I Wish" with
the Knocks. In addition, he wrote with artists like
Giorgio Moroder,
Steve Aoki,
Afrojack,
RAC, and
Audien. In 2016, he signed with RCA for the release of his debut, Eros Ludus. The album featured his pop songwriting atop electronic production from the likes of
Louis the Child, Jai Wolf, and
Flux Pavilion, who collaborated on his lead single, "Kisses Back." ~ James Pearce & Neil Z. Yeung