Philip MonteiroSenegal |1920| Cape Verdean CreolePhilippe Monteiro is a Dakar-born artist with Cape Verdean roots acclaimed for his intricate music style blending R&B bass lines and groovy drum patterns, complemented by vintage synthesizer sounds. Beyond R&B, he explores Cape Verdean music styles like the fast-paced "Funana" and mid-tempo "Batuca," skillfully integrating Senegalese drumming. Operating his recording studio, "Ozone Studios," in Dakar, Philippe's albums, mixed under his label "Method Mix," showcase his versatile approach. A talented keyboard player trained in the US, his smooth vocal tone resonates with audiences across French and Portuguese-speaking Africa, Europe, and North-Eastern USA. Philippe's Capeverdian Creole lyrics, often focused on love, define the genre "Cabo Love," with a majority of sales and influence extending to his compositions for other artists.