Mendes Brothers (Hip Hop Tracks)

Massachusetts artists The Mendes Brothers have attained wild success bringing Cape Verdean and Angolan music to a forefront. Born on the island of Fogo, João and Ramiro Mendes emigrated to the US in the late 70's, forming a band and furthering their education in music and production at Berklee in Boston. Through their own label, MB Records, they have recorded and produced numerous World and African albums, and their client list includes Heineken Beer, RDF Television, Grassroots Pictures, BMG, Iris Musique, and World Connections, among many others.