Dance music lost one its promising innovators yesterday. Orlando DJ, producer and live event promoter and Mad Decent signee, Big Makk was killed in car crash in Casselberry, Florida. He was 25.
According to the Orlando Weekly, Big Makk, real name Samisoni Koroitamudu was traveling with three others in a Dodge Charger that crashed into a tree at 7 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 29. Two others were killed in the crash.
"He had three dreams for his music career," says Makk's manager Matt Denuzzo in a statement via Billboard, "Collaborating with Mr. Carmack, Bassnectar, & Kanye West. He did a track with Carmack and worked on Bassnectar's last album, so I can tell you he was really happy with his career so far. Just missing Kanye West."
He started a club night in Orlando called Shake N Bass that became quite popular in the area. He got his start in music at the age of 13, first learning to DJ and then making hip-hop beats. Makk then started to incorporate some electronic influences into his sound that still bridges the gap between the two genres.
He was prominently featured on Mad Decent, but also had tracks with Main Course, Dim Mak, T&A and Sol Selectas.
Other artists who knew him such as Zeds Dead, DJ Snake, Henry Fong, Ookay and more are remembering him online. There is a gofundme to help his family pay for funeral costs.
RIP Big Makk: A gifted producer & sweet friend! Your loss is heartbreaking! Another reminder how precious life is pic.twitter.com/XQHATX0CO2
— Bassnectar (@bassnectar) August 29, 2016
I can't believe it man. Rest in Peace @BIGMAKK_ . Such a talented dude with a bright future ahead — Henry Fong (@henryfong) August 29, 2016
Makk was a big part of the movement in Orlando when all of us local DJs we're trying to make it. He was always innovating with his music
— Henry Fong (@henryfong) August 29, 2016
Will always love you @BIGMAKK_ - rest in power. — 12th Planet (@12thplanet) August 29, 2016
Speechless. Rest in peace, Big Makk.
— bro safari (@brosafari) August 29, 2016
Life is short. Make sure you live it while you can. I'll miss u brother wish we could have caught up more last week @BIGMAKK_ — DallasK (@DallasK) August 29, 2016
Very saddened to hear of the death of our friend @BIGMAKK_ #ripbigmakk
— ZEDS DEAD (@whoszed) August 29, 2016
Another Young Life Gone ... RIP @BIGMAKK_ — DJ SNAKE (@djsnake) August 29, 2016
Deeply saddened by this mornings news. RIP @BIGMAKK_, you'll be extremely missed.
— MAD DECENT (@maddecent) August 29, 2016
This is really sad.. if u can contribute some money for @BIGMAKK_ funeral costs here's the link. He had a big heart. https://t.co/tAQmMob4Cl — United Hairline (@atrak) August 29, 2016
