By Martine Ehrenclou
There are certain artists whose music I fall hard for. Within 60 seconds of hearing Paulo Mendonca’s funk-flavored rock song, “U Got 2 Believe,” I was all in. Talk about a great musical tune, excellent musicianship, and a truly tight band. And the groove! “U Got 2 Believe” is a single from Mendonca’s new album to be released in the fall of 2017.
A Swedish funk-rock guitarist, singer and producer, Mendonca is well known in Sweden and Europe and has had #1 hits in Switzerland, Austria, Holland, Germany, Portugal and Spain. With four successful albums so far, Mendonca teamed up with Peter Iwers from the metal band, In Flames, to add dimension to the new, unreleased album. Taking a break to establish a publishing company with headquarters in the UK, Paulo Mendonca is back to songwriting and recording with his band.
Not all rock bands have a soulful vocalist, slamming guitar player, and a tight, focused drummer. Paulo Mendonca has it all and then some, plus meaningful and moving lyrics. You can tell right away he’s been producing other artists by the quality of his own band. Not all of their music is funk flavored. Another single from their new album that Paulo slipped to me, “Love and Unity,” is completely rock based with no funk feel. And it is beautiful. I’m not at liberty to share it but you’ll have access to it soon enough.
Check out, “Just in Case,” a track from one of Mendonca’s earlier albums.
I, for one, am looking forward to the release of their new album. I welcome your comments.
You can find out more about Paulo Mendonca:
Website: http://paulomendonca.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulomendoncamusic/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5IXO0yGQMScYQMsWg6L8YG
Martine, thank you. I love this and am ordering Does Anyone Want to Funk. I miss good funk! Thanks. Cheers.
Mick,
I’m so glad you love it! You’re so welcome.
These guys sound good! Thanks for the review! Never head of them but will pursue and download some tunes!
Jeff,
So glad you like them! That’s awesome. Thanks for letting me know.
Thanks, so nice to hear great new music from an artist I wasn’t aware of. Keep up the wonderful work,much appreciated.
Billy,
Thanks so much for your comment. So glad you like Paulo. Thanks for your kind words.
Got me rockin & bopin in my chair. Good stuff. Thanks for all the great sounds.
Jim,
That’s awesome. So glad you enjoy it. Thanks for the comment.
Paolo is my hero….!he inspiers me a lot!!!
In arts and playing his songs
Absolutly top?
Rene,
Agreed, Paulo is absolutely top. Thanks for your comment.
I´ve been listening to this guy for ever it feels like.
His music makes me happy! Simple as that!
Mats Gbg
Mats,
Paulo’s music makes me happy too. Thanks for your comment.