Mambo Sauce
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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 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.
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[edit] Band history
The band was established in 2005, put together by manager William “Malachai” Johns.[1] The band is named after a condiment found in Chinese carry-outs in Washington, DC, which also serve chicken wings and other items. The red sauce, similar to duck sauce but sweet and tangy, is put on chicken wings and french fries.[2]
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.[3]
In 2007, their songs "Miracles" and "Welcome to DC" began getting play on WPGC radio and other local stations.[4]"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".[5]
In January 2008, "Welcome to DC" cracked the Billboard Hip-Hop/R&B charts.[6] 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.[7]
[edit] Members
- Alfred “Black Boo” Duncan - lead vocals
- Yendy Brown - lead vocals
- Jermaine "Lil Pep" Cole - percussion
- Barrington “Barry” Talbert - drums
- Andrew “Drew” White - lead guitar
- 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.[7]
[edit] References
- ^ Ali-Coleman, Khadijah. "Southeast Stylings", East of the River - Capitol Community News, May 2006.
- ^ "Yum's", Washington City Paper, April 26, 2002.
- ^ Mambo Sauce. Mambo Sauce. MySpace. Retrieved on 2008-01-24.
- ^ Dillard, Skip. WPGC 95.5's Best of Music in 2007!. WPGC 95.5 FM. Retrieved on 2008-01-24.
- ^ Achler, Emily. "What Exactly is Mambo Sauce?", November 15, 2007.
- ^ WAMA News 01-17-2008. Washington Area Music Association, Inc. (January 18, 2008). Retrieved on 2008-01-24.
- ^ a b About Mambo Sauce. Red C Records. Retrieved on 2007-01-24.
[edit] External links
- D.C. Go-Go with Mambo Sauce - Video interview, GW Hatchet
- Mambo Sauce - Red C Records
- Mambo Sauce - MySpace
