Mickael (Mika) Mendes (born 2 July 1982) is a Cape Verdean-French
Ghetto-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
Rotterdam ( , ; ; ) is the second-largest List of cities in the Netherlands by province, city in the Netherlands after the national capital of Amsterdam. It is in the Provinces of the Netherlands, province of South Holland, part of the North S ...
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).
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
Edward Mokolo Jr. (born 1974), better known as Kaysha, is a singer/rapper and producer from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (former Zaire). He is the son of Congolese politician Édouard Mokolo Wa Mpombo.
Career
He was born in Kinshasa, Zai ...
’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.
He attended the Cape Verde African Festival on 13 July 2013.
Discography
Albums
Paulo Tavares & Mika Mendes - New Style (2006)
# Mickael Mendes - Linda Bo é (featured on ''Mika Mendes'' album (2008))
# Paulo Tavares - Dona Di Nha Coração
# Mickael Mendes - Kel Dia
# Paulo Tavares - So Bo
# Paulo Tavares - Festa Bedju
# Mickael Mendes - Amour Secret
# Paulo Tavares - Leia
# Mickael Mendes - Te quiero
# Paulo Tavares - Forti tchora
# Mickael Mendes - Dam Bo Amor (featured on ''Mika Mendes'' album (2008))
Mika Mendes (2008)
#Dimensão 4:01
#Criola 4:44
#Show Me the Way 4:11
#Poco Di Bo (feat.
Kaysha
Edward Mokolo Jr. (born 1974), better known as Kaysha, is a singer/rapper and producer from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (former Zaire). He is the son of Congolese politician Édouard Mokolo Wa Mpombo.
Career
He was born in Kinshasa, Zai ...
) 3:59
#Coracão Blues 4:47
#Let Me Be the One 4:30
#Dam Bo Amor 4:29 (from his previous album)
#Pardonne Moi 4:15
#Amor 4:01
#You're the One I Need (feat. Elizio & Kaysha) 3:45
#Attracão 4:21
#Lembra 3:59
#Dis Moi Que Tu M'aimes (feat. Shana) 4:09
#Linda Bo E 4:39 (from his previous album)
#N'oublie Pas 3:42
My Inspiration (2011)
# Vivé ma bo 3:42
# So 1 momento 3:59
# So Sexy 4:07
# Flor di vento 3:57
# Give Me (feat. Nichols) 3:55
# Atravez di bo 4:02
# Entre nous 4:05
# Nova dansa 4:11
# Tell Me Baby (feat. Chachi) 3:56
# Tcham bai 3:51
# Lina 3:56
# Bo e nha (
Remix
A remix, also sometimes called reorchestration or rework, is a piece of media which has been altered or contorted from its original state by adding, removing, or changing pieces of the item. A song, piece of artwork, book, poem, or photograph ca ...
club) 3:54
# 1 noite ma mi 3:30
# Tempo 3:37
Sem Limite (2013)
# Nha Numero 1 3:53
# Sem Limite (feat. Maryza) 3:44
# Nao para (feat. Atim, Elji) 3:45
# Poder D'amor 4:00
# Magico 3:57
# Quero Te Provar 3:47
# Agora 3:33
# Mas Perto (feat. Léa) 3:39
# Estranha (feat. P-Lowe) 4:29
# Tenta Outra Vez (feat. Neuza) 3:35
# Fais ton choix 3:32
# Cv Feeling (feat. Elji) 3:54
# Quero Te Provar (Acoustic) 3:47
''Timeless'' (2014)
# Meu Bem
# Cada Vez Mais
# Vem
# Kiz-U
# Let Me Show You
# Miss Future (feat. Elji Beatzkilla)
# Dexan (feat. Djodje)
# I Want It (feat. Dina Mendes)
# Bonnie and Clyde (feat. Saaphy)
# Sozinho (feat. P.Lowe)
# Poder D'Amor
# Magico
# Agora (Remix)
''Visão'' (2016)
#Visão 3:26
#Rainha (feat. Elji Beatzkilla) 3:55
#Perdido 3:38
#Sem Fim 2:46
# (feat. Telma Lee) 4:23
#Come Closer (feat. P-Lowe) 3:36
#Comigo (feat. B.A.D.) 3:34
#Apaixonado (feat. Claudio Ismael) 3:34
#Eu Quero (feat. Djodje) 3:36
#Vá-Lá 3:31
#Chama Meu Nome (feat. Real'or'Beatz) 3:34
#Dexan (feat. Djodje) 3:44
#Cada Vez Mais 3:36
''Mistério I'' (2019)
#Intro 0:48
#Vontade Imensa 3:30
#Deixa-Te Levar 3:23
#Ja Chega 3:17
#Medusa 3:14
#Bo e Di meu 3:18
#Me Pega Assim 3:10
#Pronto Para Te Dar 3:25
Other songs
* ''Tempo'' (Mickael featuring Patrick Peck), in the compilation ''Aliança volume 2'' (2005)
* ''Encosta'' et ''Quale Manera'' in the compilation ''Amigo do Amigo - Homenagem ao Povo Angolano'' (2008)
* ''Expressa Amor'' in the compilation ''Soulzouk 2''
* ''Sonho feliz'' in the compilation ''Zouk Only 2009''
* ''So nos dos'' in the compilation ''Zoukonline 2011''
* ''Magico'' (2011) (single), then featured in the album ''Sem Limite''
* ''Bonnie and Clyde'': Mika Mendes & Saaphy (2014)
* ''Vá lá'' (2015)
* "Eu quero" feat. Djodje (2016)
*By DJs:
** , Mashups by DJ Edu on
BBC Radio 1Xtra
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(2012)
***Mika Mendes vs
Beyoncé
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. With a career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as one of the most Cultural impact of Beyoncé, ...
– Lina Vs Party
***Mika Mendes vs
Bruno Mars
Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), known professionally as Bruno Mars, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Regarded as a pop icon, he is known for his three-octave tenor vocal range, live performances, R ...
– Tcham Bai Vs It Will rain
***Mika Mendes vs Beyoncé – Atravez Di Bio Vs Countdown
***Mika Mendes – Dimensao vs
Trey Songz
Tremaine Aldon Neverson (born November 28, 1984), known professionally as Trey Songz, is an American Contemporary R&B, R&B singer and songwriter. After being discovered by record producer Troy Taylor (record producer), Troy Taylor in 2003, Songz ...
– Unusual
** ''Magico'', ''So 1 momento'' and ''So Sexy'': a cappella versions (2013)
Featurings
*
Philip Monteiro feat. AN2: ''Falta d'atencao'' (album ''Philip Monteiro and friends'') (2004)
*''Flan'' (Djedje featuring Zico et Mickael) in the compilation ''Aliança volume 2'' (2005)
* Marcia: ''N kré'' (2006)
* Jamice: ''Nha Princesa'' (album ''Suave'') (2007)
* Jamice: ''Romancia''
* Neuza: ''Cinderella'' (2008)
* Rei Helder: ''Apaga a Luz'' (2008)
* Paulo Tavares: ''Sensualmente'' (album ''Nha Love É Bo'') (2009)
*
Elizio
Elizio, aka Mister ODC (Original Di Cabo Verde) is a singer-songwriter born in Angola in 1979, of Cape Verdean origin.
Revealed with the title ''10 fois, 100 fois'' featuring Perle Lama in 2003, Elizio quickly meets his first big solo success wi ...
: ''Sex'' (2010)
* MarkG and the Heavy Hitters: ''Bo é nha'' (2010)
* DjéDjé feat. Mika Mendes & D. Lopes: ''Lembra Tempo'' (2010)
* Edson Dani feat. Mika Mendes - Livre
*
Elizio
Elizio, aka Mister ODC (Original Di Cabo Verde) is a singer-songwriter born in Angola in 1979, of Cape Verdean origin.
Revealed with the title ''10 fois, 100 fois'' featuring Perle Lama in 2003, Elizio quickly meets his first big solo success wi ...
: ''Put It Down'' (2011)
* Isah: ''Tudu Di Mi'' (2011)
* Atim: ''Bem'' (2012)
* Criol Connection: ''Dam Certeza'' (album ''Double C'') (2012)
*
G-Amado
Gonçalo Jorge Amado da Veiga, better known as G-Amado (born 11 April 1985) is a singer and an actor mainly on cola-zouk, Ghetto-Zouk and R&B songs.
Biography
He was born in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal to Cape Verdean immigrants.
He began h ...
: ''Alguen Ki Un Gosta'' and ''Hora Ki Bo Pega Fogo'' (2012)
* DJ Pausas: ''Perde Control'' (album ''All Night Long'') (2012)
* Léa: ''Mas Perto'' (2012), then featured in the album ''Sem Limite'' (2013)
* Rei Helder ft. Mika Mendes: ''Entra Na Mi'' (2013)
*
Kaysha
Edward Mokolo Jr. (born 1974), better known as Kaysha, is a singer/rapper and producer from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (former Zaire). He is the son of Congolese politician Édouard Mokolo Wa Mpombo.
Career
He was born in Kinshasa, Zai ...
- ''Poison'' (feat. Mika Mendes & Loony Johnson) (2014)
* Ravidson feat. Mika Mendes - ''Parar o tempo'' (2015)
* DJ Samuka feat. Mika Mendes & 2Much - ''Atenção'' (2015)
Music videos
*Show Me The Way
*Dimensao
*I Want You
*Tenta outra vez (feat Neuza)
*Cada Vez Mais
Cada Vez Mais on Youtube
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References
External links
Mika Mendes
on Facebook
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1982 births
Zouk musicians
Creole musicians
Living people
Musicians from Nice
21st-century French singers
21st-century French male singers