London based artist Mo Brandis was born in Hamburg, Germany in 1985 and spent his childhood in Swaziland, southern Africa.
Mo had the chance to work with some of the best songwriters and producers in Europe, whose credits include: Amy Winehouse, Lemar, Sugababes, All Saints, Blue, Kelly Rowland, Celine Dion, LeAnn Rimes, Britney Spears and *N Sync. Mo was also able to pen Top10 Hits for other European artists (Antonino's "Cé La Faro", the Italian adaptation of Mo's "Not Enough" went to #3, stayed in the Top10 for 12 weeks and was certified gold in Italy), and he has a single release by Tim Bendzko coming up in May 2011 on Sony Music in Germany.
Mo plays alto sax and piano, and is fortunate to have his own studio, many contacts and the know-how to record, arrange and produce himself. He is currently working on his debut album, collaborating with his production partner Gavin Holligan and many other top notch musicians, who have played for artists such as Incognito, Amy Winehouse, Chaka Khan, Rod Stewart, Jamiroquai, Gloria Gaynor, Shola Ama, Kirk Franklin, Sugababes, Patrice and Westlife.
Mo spends long days in his studio in London, working on his craft as a writer, musician and producer. All in keeping with his artistic vision of a pop album seasoned with old school flavour.
Mo is also a firm believer in giving back. His parents run a non-profit organisation in Ethiopia, including an orphanage, a street children home and a primary school. Mo has worked hands on for the organisation, along with many charity concerts to support it. "There's a huge responsibility that comes with being an artist and public figure," Mo adds, "Music is so powerful, it can change people's moods and even lives. It's a privilege to be able to talk to so many people through songs and I want to use my voice for good as much as I can."
