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Kinito Mendez Bio

Kinito Mendez is the multi-faceted protagonist of new directions in Merengue who boasts a voracious appetite for hard work.  A native of Padre de las Casas, Dominican Republic, Kinito's inspiration, Johnny Ventura, has been a guiding force throughout his dynamic career, a career studded with major accomplishments in spite of his youth; his continued ascent only alludes to a still-brighter future. 

Kinito's unique vision, creativity and remarkable understanding of his culture has allowed him to "ready, aim, fire" to success. 

As member of the Coco Band, which exploded on the scene towards the end of the 1980s, Kinito's daring concepts spearheaded a refreshing movement in merengue.  Though the initial release of the Coco was widely criticized, merengue fans soon embraced the new, exciting music to the point of fanaticism.  Many of Kinito's songs from that era have become classics, including "El Cacu" "El Coronel" "La Manito" "El Boche", to name a few.  It is to be noted that "La Manito" was used in the film "Kindergarten Cop" starring Arnold Swartzenegger and "La Grua" in Paramount's 1996 release "An Eye for An Eye" starring Sally Field. 

In 1991, Kinito opted for a new project, leaving the Coco Band and forming Rokabanda.  As leader, he flourished, further developing his personal style of progressive songwriting, and describing it as "merengue refranero" or "merengue of folk expressions".

Empowered by Kinito's composing skills, Rokabanda remained at the top of the charts with a chain of classics such as "El Tamarindo" "Rechenchen" "El Lloron" and "Los Hombres Maduros," works that truly defined Kinito as leader of this innovative genre.  La Roka received some of the most cherished awards in the industry, including ACROARTE Revelation of the Year in 1992 and ACROARTE Cassandra Award, 1993 for the most popular merengue orchestra. 

In 1994, Kinito launched his first production as soloist. With the release "El Hombre Merengue", an astronomical success, Kinito's career exploded, captivating audiences around the world.  His international hit "Cachamba", is but one of the jewels contained on this landmark merengue production.  "El Decreto", released in May, 1997, which includes yet another flurry of classic masters, quickly achieved platinum status. 

"El Caballo" released in 1998, is a tribute to Kinito?s idol and icon of Dominican music, Johnny ("El Caballo") Ventura.  Kinito pays homage this great man, whose influence was paramount in the metamorphosis of an aspiring young man dubbed ?Venturita? by his peers, to the man whose personal take on merengue has earned adoration and respect throughout the world. 

August, 1999 marks the release of Kinito's fourth solo album SU AMIGO.- Kinito?s fourth solo recording is symbolic of the solid partnership between Kinito and J & N Records - a unique and amorous relationship that has lasted close to a decade.  ?Pa?lante Kinito!

Kinito Mendez Albums

Product Name+	Price	Buy Now
Kinito Mendez - 20 Exitos	$9.99
Kinito Mendez - 20th. Anniversario	$9.99
Kinito Mendez - A Caballo	$0.00
Kinito Mendez - Cachamba 96	$2.99
Kinito Mendez - D Colores	$9.99
Kinito Mendez - Decreto De	$8.99
Kinito Mendez - El Hombre Merengue	$9.99
Kinito Mendez - Exitos De	$9.99
Kinito Mendez - Kinito Mendez	$9.99
Kinito Mendez - Sigo Siendo El Hombre Merengue	$9.99
Kinito Mendez - Su Amigo	$0.00

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