Cool Hipnoise is a Portuguese musical group. The

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was formed in

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in 1994 by Tiago Santos (

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), João Gomes (

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), Paulo Muiños (

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s), Nuno Reis (

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), Francisco Rebelo (

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) and Melo D (voice). Initially an acid jazz band, over the years its sound incorporated other influences like

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and

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. Other singers like Marga Munguambe, Orlando Santos and Milton Gulli were also part of the band. Among the artists that collaborated with the band are

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Marta Dias Marta Dias is a São Toméan Portuguese singer of jazz, world music and fado who has recorded several solo albums and has additionally recorded and toured extensively with guitarist António Chainho. She has also appeared on several Hip hop re ...

, Ithaka,

General D General D is a rapper, Hip hop tuga and World music artist. Being the first rapper in Portugal to sign a major record deal, he is considered the ''Godfather Of Portuguese Hip Hop''. Although largely influenced by big name U.S. rap acts such as P ...

and

Fernanda Abreu Fernanda Abreu (born September 8, 1961) is a Brazilian singer. Biography Fernanda was born and raised in a middle-class family of the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro. Her first notable public appearance was the backing vocal of the band Blitz until ...

. Santos, Gomes and Rebelo, who remain the core of the group, have a side project named Spaceboys, with more pronounced electronic influences.

Discography

*1995 - ''Nascer do Soul'' *1997 - ''Missão Groove'' *2000 - ''Música Exótica para FRTV'' *2001 - ''Exótica Part II and other versions'' *2003 - ''Select Cuts Showcase & More'' *2005 - ''Groove Junkies 1995-2005'' *2006 - ''Cool Hipnoise''

References

External links

Official band site
Musical groups established in 1994 1994 establishments in Portugal Portuguese hip hop groups {{Europe-band-stub