Belgian electronic music producer who emerged in the late 1980s as a key figure in the new beat movement. Van Messen gained recognition through the "Bassline Boys" project, delivering influential tracks that helped define the sound of the era with punchy rhythms and innovative production techniques characteristic of Belgium's vibrant dance music scene.
His work during this period contributed to the new beat's evolution from underground club culture into a broader electronic music phenomenon, establishing him as part of a generation of producers who shaped late-80s dance music across Europe.