There are at least two artists called Matlock: Raised on classic rock, Matlock began making his own music after meeting friend\producer Granite Sandstone in high school. The duo started making mixtapes, experimenting with drum-machines, samplers, and whatever wax they could get their hands on, and would go on to form Family Jewels in 1998.
Also known as Morty Goldstein, (a moniker given to him by his uncle, also a blues guitarist), Matlock made a name for himself performing at showcases, open mics, ciphers, and battles all over Chicago before releasing Crazy Artist Type in 1999.

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