Delicious Vinyl Co-Founder and Music Producer Matt Dike Dies at 55

Matt Dike, the co-founder of Los Angeles Hip-Hop label Delicious Vinyl, has died at 55. He was also a well-known producer and mixer. Dike passed away in his Los Angeles home after a brief illness. Along with Mike Ross, he formed the label in 1987. They worked with acts such as Tone Lōc, Master Rhyme, Young MC, the Pharcyde, and more. One of Dike's career highlights was working on the Beastie Boys’ 1989 release Paul’s Boutique.
Questlove showed his condolences to the pioneer on Instagram saying:
Dog. This is crazy. So upset I never got to meet up/chat w #MattDike. Proprietor of @deliciousvinyl records. Creator of some of the most timeless fratty party hip hop ever (“Wild Thing” “Funky Cold Medina””Bust A Move”). Signing some stellar artists that were out of the norm at the time: #BrandNewHeavies#MellowManAce #ThePharcyde) but man, imo his crowning achievement was as one of the producers for one of THE greatest timeless hip hop albums ever #PaulsBoutique.
It simply gets better with time (will be 30 years old in 2 years) it took 10 years to go double platinum and was considered a flop at the time of its release. But EVERY creative agrees that this album was not only @beastieboysofficial finest hour —but one of hip hop’s finest hours as well. It was my dream to nerd out and ask him (& the dust brothers too) about how they defied the laws of sampling gravity & made some of the most groundbreaking work ever. Rest In Beats.

Source: complex.com