Born Ruben Oriol, a modest hard working young man from Vallejo Ca. Music has been the guiding light into the life of this 24 yr. old young innovator and gifted musician. Like most talented artists, he comes from a long line of popular musicians whose sounds have rocked the U.S. for decades. Under the guidance of his father, a star from the 1950's and 60's.

As Matai, his first exposure came when he and his brother formed E-Dive, short for "Ethnic Diversity". Quickly gaining local recognition for their smooth sounds and innovative mixes.

Matai, writes, produces and performs his own music. He has been featured on several Bay Area albums, including Latino Velvet and 17 Reasons. Matai has associated with many of the top stars of the music industry such as Queen Latifa, Immature(IMX), and Smokey Robinson to name a few. Matai's style involving R&B/Latin/Hip Hop and Reggaeton, combined with his smooth vocals has allowed him to open up for artists like Naughty By Nature, Next and Keith Martin. Listen to his music