Australian DJ Matt James of Mashd N Kutcher fame has been recognized with most cancers.
The Brisbane entertainer, 33, took to social media to share the heartbreaking news with followers on Friday.
“Some unfortunate news, I have been diagnosed with cancer – specifically Multiple Myeloma, which forms in blood cells inside the bone marrow,” Matt started.
“This was unexpected as I was otherwise healthy, however it has spread throughout my body causing multiple breaks in my arms ribs and more.”
Matt, who fashioned Mashd N Kutcher (MNK) in 2012 , mentioned he can be absent from the group’s tour of Asia later this month whereas he undergoes chemotherapy remedy.
“For now I’ll be absent from social media and touring, however my energy and focus will be writing and producing the records, plus curating and programming the music and visuals for the live shows, which the talented collective of MNK members will perform as they always have,” he shared.
“Later this month MNK is headed to Asia for some headline shows then back for Australia in September, dates will be announced soon.
“Music wise I’m returning to the roots of the project. If you enjoyed Sunshine or On My Mind you’ll love the next releases.”
He added: “In summary, the road ahead is challenging but I’m very fortunate to have an amazing support network of family, close friends and colleagues, right now I’m physically weak but mentally strong, and I’ll be giving this everything I’ve got. Love you all.”
According to Cancer Council, myeloma is a sort of blood most cancers that develops from plasma cells within the bone marrow. It is commonly known as a number of myeloma as a result of round 90 per cent of individuals undergo with a number of bone lesions on the time it’s recognized.
Mashd N Kutcher, who’ve advanced over time and sometimes carry out as a collective of DJs, have performed sold-out excursions in Australia and around the globe.
They shot to fame in 2014 with the discharge of their debut single, Do It Now, which went on to develop into licensed platinum in Australia.
They supplied much-needed gentle humour on the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, after remixing Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ press convention right into a dance monitor titled Get on the Beers.
The music, which jumbled Andrews’ phrases to make it sound just like the premier was encouraging his state to “get on the beers”, positioned twelfth within the Triple J Hottest 100, and was launched on the countdown by Andrews himself.
Source: www.news.com.au
