Mika Mendes


Mickael Mendes 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, 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.
In 2005, he took part in a new compilation of the second volume of Aliança with two titles: Tempo and Flan.
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.
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.
He attended the Cape Verde African Festival on 13 July 2013.

Discography

Albums

Paulo Tavares & Mika Mendes - New Style (2006)

  1. Mickael Mendes - Linda Bo é
  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'''

    Mika Mendes (2008)

  11. Dimensão 4:01
  12. Criola 4:44
  13. Show Me the Way 4:11
  14. Poco Di Bo 3:59
  15. Coracão Blues 4:47
  16. Let Me Be the One 4:30
  17. Dam Bo Amor 4:29
  18. Pardonne Moi 4:15
  19. Amor 4:01
  20. You're the One I Need 3:45
  21. Attracão 4:21
  22. Lembra 3:59
  23. Dis Moi Que Tu M'aimes 4:09
  24. Linda Bo E 4:39
  25. N'oublie Pas 3:42

    My Inspiration (2011)

  26. Vivé ma bo 3:42
  27. So 1 momento 3:59
  28. So Sexy 4:07
  29. Flor di vento 3:57
  30. Give Me 3:55
  31. Atravez di bo 4:02
  32. Entre nous 4:05
  33. Nova dansa 4:11
  34. Tell Me Baby 3:56
  35. Tcham bai 3:51
  36. Lina 3:56
  37. Bo e nha 3:54
  38. 1 noite ma mi 3:30
  39. Tempo 3:37

    Sem Limite (2013)

  40. Nha Numero 1 3:53
  41. Sem Limite 3:44
  42. Nao para 3:45
  43. Poder D'amor 4:00
  44. Magico 3:57
  45. Quero Te Provar 3:47
  46. Agora 3:33
  47. Mas Perto 3:39
  48. Estranha 4:29
  49. Tenta Outra Vez 3:35
  50. Fais ton choix 3:32
  51. Cv Feeling 3:54
  52. Quero Te Provar 3:47

    ''Timeless'' (2014)

  53. Meu Bem
  54. Cada Vez Mais
  55. Vem
  56. Kiz-U
  57. Let Me Show You
  58. Miss Future
  59. Dexan
  60. I Want It
  61. Bonnie and Clyde
  62. Sozinho
  63. Poder D'Amor
  64. Magico
  65. Agora

    ''Visão'' (2016)

  66. Visão 3:26
  67. Rainha 3:55
  68. Perdido 3:38
  69. Sem Fim 2:46
  70. 4:23
  71. Come Closer 3:36
  72. Comigo 3:34
  73. Apaixonado 3:34
  74. Eu Quero 3:36
  75. Vá-Lá 3:31
  76. Chama Meu Nome 3:34
  77. Dexan 3:44
  78. Cada Vez Mais 3:36

    ''Mistério I'' (2019)

  79. Intro 0:48
  80. Vontade Imensa 3:30
  81. Deixa-Te Levar 3:23
  82. Ja Chega 3:17
  83. Medusa 3:14
  84. Bo e Di meu 3:18
  85. Me Pega Assim 3:10
  86. Pronto Para Te Dar 3:25

    Other songs

  • Tempo, in the compilation Aliança volume 2
  • Encosta et Quale Manera in the compilation Amigo do Amigo - Homenagem ao Povo Angolano
  • Expressa Amor in the compilation Soulzouk 2
  • Sonho feliz in the compilation Zouk Only 2009
  • So nos dos in the compilation Zoukonline 2011
  • Magico , then featured in the album Sem Limite
  • Bonnie and Clyde: Mika Mendes & Saaphy
  • Vá lá
  • "Eu quero" feat. Djodje
  • By DJs:
  • * |Mashups by DJ Edu on BBC Radio 1Xtra
  • **Mika Mendes vs Beyoncé – Lina Vs Party
  • **Mika Mendes vs Bruno Mars – Tcham Bai Vs It Will rain
  • **Mika Mendes vs Beyoncé – Atravez Di Bio Vs Countdown
  • **Mika Mendes – Dimensao vs Trey Songz – Unusual
  • * Magico, So 1 momento and So Sexy: a cappella versions

    Featurings

  • Philip Monteiro feat. AN2: Falta d'atencao
  • Flan in the compilation Aliança volume 2
  • Marcia: N kré
  • Jamice: Nha Princesa
  • Jamice: Romancia
  • Neuza: Cinderella
  • Rei Helder: Apaga a Luz
  • Paulo Tavares: Sensualmente
  • Elizio: Sex
  • MarkG and the Heavy Hitters: Bo é nha
  • DjéDjé feat. Mika Mendes & D. Lopes: Lembra Tempo
  • Edson Dani feat. Mika Mendes - Livre
  • Elizio: Put It Down
  • Isah: Tudu Di Mi
  • Atim: Bem
  • Criol Connection: Dam Certeza
  • G-Amado: Alguen Ki Un Gosta and Hora Ki Bo Pega Fogo
  • DJ Pausas: Perde Control
  • Léa: Mas Perto, then featured in the album Sem Limite
  • Rei Helder ft. Mika Mendes: Entra Na Mi
  • Kaysha - Poison
  • Ravidson feat. Mika Mendes - Parar o tempo
  • DJ Samuka feat. Mika Mendes & 2Much - ''Atenção''

    Music videos

  • Show Me The Way
  • Dimensao
  • I Want You
  • Tenta outra vez
  • Cada Vez Mais