Ambassa

Matia “Ambassa” Gobbo is an Italian-born, UK-based bass player and music producer.

Ambassa's journey is a unique blend of reggae, soul, and hip-hop, reflecting a deep respect for tradition while pushing musical boundaries. Born near Udine in north-east Italy, Ambassa grew up close to the Rototom Sunsplash festival, where he was immersed in reggae from a young age. After playing in various reggae bands in Italy, he moved into music production in the mid-2000s, leveraging the rise of accessible DAWs like Reason and Logic.

In 2010, Ambassa moved to London and began producing for Goldcup Records, collaborating with notable artists such as <a href="spotify:artist:3Vszg64mczF1dWEcW2dU5W" data-name="Luciano">Luciano</a> ‘The Messenjah,’ <a href="spotify:artist:076Rut8FQLGAF0Q888cC9I" data-name="Khari Kill">Khari Kill</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:5RQ3AJEBmBA2vIFE1BgMHp" data-name="Ras Ijah">Ras Ijah</a>. In 2016, he founded Wakeditown Records and released “Ride the Samples” in 2017, an acclaimed LP combining hip-hop and soul samples with reggae. The album, featuring London soul singer Nichola Richards and mixed by <a href="spotify:artist:0RzbGLJR1qBWlgpZvjKKmb" data-name="Paolo Baldini DubFiles">Paolo Baldini DubFiles</a>, garnered praise from Highsnobiety, Redbull Italy, and Whosampled, and received airplay from prominent DJs like <a href="spotify:artist:3Ecj5Hl1oHo9V7XKXdursh" data-name="David Rodigan">David Rodigan</a> and Craig Charles.