Mambo Sauce (band)
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Mambo Sauce is a go-go band in Washington, D.C.
, which came on the scene in 2007 with their songs "Miracles" and "Welcome to DC" getting play on WPGC-FM
radio. "Welcome to DC" also cracked the Billboard charts for hip-hop in January 2008. The band's music is a blend of go-go, along with rap and alternative.
found in Chinese carry-outs in Washington, DC, which also serve chicken wings and other items.
The band's influences include Chuck Brown
, as well as Rare Essence
, Jay-Z
, Kanye West
, Neptunes, N.E.R.D., No Doubt
, Mint Condition
, Maroon 5
, The Roots
, and the Fugees.
In 2007, their songs "Miracles" and "Welcome to DC" began getting play on WPGC-FM
radio and other local stations."Welcome to DC" is also played at Washington Wizards
games, as the "official intro song". On New Year's Eve (2008), Mambo Sauce played at the 9:30 Club
with Chuck Brown
, who is known as "The Godfather of Go-Go".
In January 2008, "Welcome to DC" cracked the Billboard
Hip-Hop/R&B charts. Mambo Sauce is signed by Red C Records. As of January 2008, Mambo Sauce is working at Wright Way Records studio in Baltimore
on an album.
Mambo Sauce Released their debut album "THE RECIPE" in 2009.
Some members of the band previously played with Northeast Groovers, Uncalled For Band, and other Go-go bands.
Former Members:
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
, which came on the scene in 2007 with their songs "Miracles" and "Welcome to DC" getting play on WPGC-FM
WPGC-FM
WPGC-FM is one of the most popular among Washington, D.C.'s urban format radio station's, and has been ranked as one of its top rated radio stations for over 20 years, according to the Arbitron ratings. It has a city of license of Morningside at the 95.5 MHz frequency on the FM dial...
radio. "Welcome to DC" also cracked the Billboard charts for hip-hop in January 2008. The band's music is a blend of go-go, along with rap and alternative.
Band history
The band was established in 2005, put together by manager William "Malachai" Johns. The band is named after mambo sauce, a condimentCondiment
A condiment is an edible substance, such as sauce or seasoning, added to food to impart a particular flavor, enhance its flavor, or in some cultures, to complement the dish. Many condiments are available packaged in single-serving sachets , like mustard or ketchup, particularly when supplied with...
found in Chinese carry-outs in Washington, DC, which also serve chicken wings and other items.
The band's influences include Chuck Brown
Chuck Brown
Chuck Brown is a guitarist and singer who is affectionately called "The Godfather of Go-go". Go-go is a subgenre of funk music developed in and around Washington, D.C. in the mid- and late 1970s...
, as well as Rare Essence
Rare Essence
Rare Essence, is an American go-go band, originally from Washington, D.C.-Career:The band developed from a relationship between four childhood friends: Quinten "Footz" Davidson, Andre "Whiteboy" Johnson, Michael "Funky Ned" Neal and John Jones...
, Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
, Kanye West
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
, Neptunes, N.E.R.D., No Doubt
No Doubt
No Doubt is an American rock band from Anaheim, California that formed in 1986. The ska-pop sound of their first album No Doubt , failed to make an impact...
, Mint Condition
Mint Condition
Mint Condition is an R&B band from Saint Paul, Minnesota. Formed in the late 1980s, its original members were lead singer Stokley Williams, bassist Ricky Kinchen, guitarist Homer O'Dell, pianist Larry Waddell, keyboardist Keri Lewis, and keyboardist/saxophonist Jeffrey Allen...
, Maroon 5
Maroon 5
Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. While they were in high school, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Adam Levine, keyboardist Jesse Carmichael, bass guitarist Mickey Madden, and drummer Ryan Dusick formed a garage band called Kara's Flowers and released one album...
, The Roots
The Roots
The Roots is an American hip hop/neo soul band formed in 1987 by Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are famed for beginning with a jazzy, eclectic approach to hip hop which still includes live instrumentals...
, and the Fugees.
In 2007, their songs "Miracles" and "Welcome to DC" began getting play on WPGC-FM
WPGC-FM
WPGC-FM is one of the most popular among Washington, D.C.'s urban format radio station's, and has been ranked as one of its top rated radio stations for over 20 years, according to the Arbitron ratings. It has a city of license of Morningside at the 95.5 MHz frequency on the FM dial...
radio and other local stations."Welcome to DC" is also played at Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...
games, as the "official intro song". On New Year's Eve (2008), Mambo Sauce played at the 9:30 Club
9:30 Club
Foo Fighters Promise to come back to D.C. and play the 9:30 ClubNightclub 9:30 is a nightclub and concert venue in Washington, D.C. Originally located at 930 F Street, NW, Washington, D.C., in the 1970s it was called the "Atlantis Club", and hosted primarily rock, New Wave, and punk bands...
with Chuck Brown
Chuck Brown
Chuck Brown is a guitarist and singer who is affectionately called "The Godfather of Go-go". Go-go is a subgenre of funk music developed in and around Washington, D.C. in the mid- and late 1970s...
, who is known as "The Godfather of Go-Go".
In January 2008, "Welcome to DC" cracked the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
Hip-Hop/R&B charts. Mambo Sauce is signed by Red C Records. As of January 2008, Mambo Sauce is working at Wright Way Records studio in Baltimore
Baltimore
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore...
on an album.
Mambo Sauce Released their debut album "THE RECIPE" in 2009.
Members
- Alfred "Black Boo" Duncan - lead vocals
- Joi "J.C." Carter - lead vocals
- Jermaine "Lil Pep" Cole - percussion
- Patricia "Twink" Little - drums
- Christian "Lil' Chris" Wright - keyboard
- Khari Pratt - bass
Some members of the band previously played with Northeast Groovers, Uncalled For Band, and other Go-go bands.
Former Members:
- Yendy Brown - lead vocals
- Andrew “Drew” White - lead guitar
- Barrington “Barry” Talbert - drums
External links
- D.C. Go-Go with Mambo Sauce - Video interview, GW Hatchet
- Mambo Sauce - Official Website
- Mambo Sauce - MySpace