Sandy & Papo
| Company type | Duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1990s |
| Founder | Sandy Carriello, Luis Deschamps |
| Headquarters | Dominican Republic, Venezuela (temporary) |
Area served | Dominican Republic, Venezuela, international |
| Products | Merengue, Hip hop music |
Sandy & Papo MC, also recognized as Sandy MC & MC Papo or simply Sandy & Papo, was a Dominican duo specializing in merengue and hip hop, temporarily based in Venezuela. The members, Sandy Carriello ("Sandy MC") and Luis Deschamps ("MC Papo"), both hailed from the Dominican Republic. Their collaboration was initiated by Nelson Zapata and Pavel de Jesus following an audition connected to Proyecto Uno.
This duo was integral to the 1990s merenhouse genre—also referred to as "house-merengue" or "merengue-hip hop"—which originated in New York City by fusing elements of merengue, hip hop, and dance music. Prominent groups within this movement included Proyecto Uno, Fulanito, Ilegales, and El Cartel.
Sandy & Papo achieved prominence through their adaptation of the house track "El Mueve Mueve," a rendition of "I Like to Move It" by Reel 2 Real. Their song "Huelepega" served as a promotional piece for the 1999 Venezuelan movie of the same title, directed by Elia Schneider.
The partnership concluded after Luis Deschamps (MC Papo) tragically died in a car accident on July 11, 1999. Following this loss, Sandy MC embarked on a solo path, earning acclaim with the release "Homenaje a Papo." He later died on December 23, 2020, due to a heart attack.
Soundtracks
In 2006, segments of Sandy MC & MC Papo's track "Candela" were incorporated into the Australian animated film Happy Feet.
Albums by Sandy MC & MC Papo
- 1995: Sandy & Papo MC
- 1997: Otra Vez
- 1998: The Remix Album
Solo albums by Sandy MC
- 2000: Homenaje a Papo
- 2005: El Duro Soy Yo
- 2011: Insuperable