Beto Medina was born in Luanda (Angola) at 20th June 1972. Lived there until the age of 11 and moved with his family to Portugal in 1983.In 1987, Beto, with his brothers, created a band called "Amy'83". They played Reggae and Pop music.Years later, in 1993 and already with some living experiences in the british musical scene, Beto decided to put together a new project under the name of "Blackout". With some new elements in the band, they followed a funky soul, acid- jazz grooves.In 1995, after a great musical exchange between countries, he signed a record deal with Universal (at that time, Polygram).First Album in 1995 (Blackout - blackout), recorded in London, produced by Ernie Mckone (ex bass player of Galliano, Carleen Anderson) and Beto Medina, with participation of musicians like Eddie Dublin (drums/ Reuben Wilson), Andy Price (keys), Wavey C, D.J. Yess, Tony Looby (sax), Mike McEvoy, Crispin Robinson, Valerie Etienne, Jaco (sax, Paul Weller), Dominic Glover (trumpet, James Taylor Quartet, Incognito), Flymo Mcfly (trombone, The Specials).Second Album in 1998 (Blackout - melodia da noite), recorded in London, produced by Ernie Mckone and Beto Medina.After a few years improving his production and recording skills, Beto releases in 2005 a new solo project called "B. Medina". Funk, Soul with a bit of Pop recorded in Lisbon and produced by Beto Medina.Beto is a songwriter, producer, bass player, guitar player and a singerProfile modified by: The CricketSoda Myspace Profile Editor Check out this MySpace MP3 Player !
