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Mika Mendes
Birth nameMikael Mendes
Born2 July 1982 (1982-07-02) (age 41)
Nice, France
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active2001-present

Mickael (Mika) Mendes (born 2 July 1982) is a Cape Verdean-French kizomba/zouk singer. He was born in Nice, France. His father is Boy Gê Mendes former lead singer of the famous Capeverdean group Cabo Verde Show and later part of the band Mendes e Mendes.

Career

Mika first entered the music world in 2001 when he participated in the Cape Verdean music compilation Aliança.

From 2002 to 2004 he participated in several albums, working with such famous recording artists as Philip Monteiro (album Philip Monteiro and friends (2004), track "Falta d'atencao" featuring AN2 & Mickael.

In 2004 he and Paulo Tavares released the album Paulo & Mika recorded at Rotterdam Mika's father is a Capeverdean born in Dakar, Senegal (Gérard 'Boy Gê' Mendes).

In 2005, he took part in a new compilation of the second volume of Aliança with two titles: Tempo (Mickael featuring Patrick Peck) and Flan (Djedje featuring Zico and Mickael).[1]

In 2006 he was contacted by Nichols to record a track on the album Marcia by the artist of the same name. The song “N kré” was well received, which only raised his profile in the music industry.

He also recorded a track with Jamice: "Nha Princesa" on the album Suave (2007).

In 2008 Mika signed with Kaysha’s Sushiraw label, where he recorded his debut album, Mika Mendes, released in July that year.

He created the Real-Touch label in 2010 and he released My Inspiration in spring 2011 with his brother Djavan. He later made a concert in London to promote his album.[2]

He attended the Cape Verde African Festival on 13 July 2013.[3]

Discography

Albums

Paulo Tavares & Mika Mendes - New Style (2006)

  1. Mickael Mendes - Linda Bo é (featured on Mika Mendes album (2008))
  2. Paulo Tavares - Dona Di Nha Coração
  3. Mickael Mendes - Kel Dia
  4. Paulo Tavares - So Bo
  5. Paulo Tavares - Festa Bedju
  6. Mickael Mendes - Amour Secret
  7. Paulo Tavares - Leia
  8. Mickael Mendes - Te quiero
  9. Paulo Tavares - Forti tchora
  10. Mickael Mendes - Dam Bo Amor (featured on Mika Mendes album (2008))

Mika Mendes (2008)

  1. Dimensão 4:01
  2. Criola 4:44
  3. Show Me the Way 4:11
  4. Poco Di Bo (feat. Kaysha) 3:59
  5. Coracão Blues 4:47
  6. Let Me Be the One 4:30
  7. Dam Bo Amor 4:29 (from his previous album)
  8. Pardonne Moi 4:15
  9. Amor 4:01
  10. You're the One I Need (feat. Elizio & Kaysha) 3:45
  11. Attracão 4:21
  12. Lembra 3:59
  13. Dis Moi Que Tu M'aimes (feat. Shana) 4:09
  14. Linda Bo E 4:39 (from his previous album)
  15. N'oublie Pas 3:42

My Inspiration (2011)

  1. Vivé ma bo 3:42
  2. So 1 momento 3:59
  3. So Sexy 4:07
  4. Flor di vento 3:57
  5. Give Me (feat. Nichols) 3:55
  6. Atravez di bo 4:02
  7. Entre nous 4:05
  8. Nova dansa 4:11
  9. Tell Me Baby (feat. Chachi) 3:56
  10. Tcham bai 3:51
  11. Lina 3:56
  12. Bo e nha (Remix club) 3:54
  13. 1 noite ma mi 3:30
  14. Tempo 3:37

Sem Limite (2013)

  1. Nha Numero 1 3:53
  2. Sem Limite (feat. Maryza) 3:44
  3. Nao para (feat. Atim, Elji) 3:45
  4. Poder D'amor 4:00
  5. Magico 3:57
  6. Quero Te Provar 3:47
  7. Agora 3:33
  8. Mas Perto (feat. Léa) 3:39
  9. Estranha (feat. P-Lowe) 4:29
  10. Tenta Outra Vez (feat. Neuza) 3:35
  11. Fais ton choix 3:32
  12. Cv Feeling (feat. Elji) 3:54
  13. Quero Te Provar (Acoustic) 3:47

Timeless (2014)

  1. Meu Bem
  2. Cada Vez Mais
  3. Vem
  4. Kiz-U
  5. Let Me Show You
  6. Miss Future (feat. Elji Beatzkilla)
  7. Dexan (feat. Djodje)
  8. I Want It (feat. Dina Mendes)
  9. Bonnie and Clyde (feat. Saaphy)
  10. Sozinho (feat. P.Lowe)
  11. Poder D'Amor
  12. Magico
  13. Agora (Remix)

Visão (2016)

  1. Visão 3:26
  2. Rainha (feat. Elji Beatzkilla) 3:55
  3. Perdido 3:38
  4. Sem Fim 2:46
  5. Diferente (feat. Telma Lee) 4:23
  6. Come Closer (feat. P-Lowe) 3:36
  7. Comigo (feat. B.A.D.) 3:34
  8. Apaixonado (feat. Claudio Ismael) 3:34
  9. Eu Quero (feat. Djodje) 3:36
  10. Vá-Lá 3:31
  11. Chama Meu Nome (feat. Real'or'Beatz) 3:34
  12. Dexan (feat. Djodje) 3:44
  13. Cada Vez Mais 3:36

Mistério I (2019)

  1. Intro 0:48
  2. Vontade Imensa 3:30
  3. Deixa-Te Levar 3:23
  4. Ja Chega 3:17
  5. Medusa 3:14
  6. Bo e Di meu 3:18
  7. Me Pega Assim 3:10
  8. Pronto Para Te Dar 3:25

Other songs

Featurings

Music videos

References

  1. ^ "Aliança Compilation Volume 2". audismo.cn. Archived from the original on 2013-07-01.
  2. ^ "Promotional Concert for the Release of My Inspiration". Ethnic Now. Archived from the original on 2011-05-01.
  3. ^ "2013 Cape Verdean African Festival" (in Portuguese).
  4. ^ DJ Edu's Productions
  5. ^ Show Me The Way on Youtube
  6. ^ Dimensao on Youtube
  7. ^ I Want You on Youtube
  8. ^ Tenta outra vez (feat. Neuza) on Youtube
  9. ^ Cada Vez Mais on Youtube

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