180 GR/4 PAGE INSERT/2014 ALBUM FEAT. JOHN LEGEND A.O. Producer, composer, keyboardist and vocalist, Sergio Mendes' influence on the music industry has spanned five decades and continues to evolve through new collaborations and mediums. One of the most internationally successful Brazilian artists of all time, Mendes has recorded more than 35 albums, many of which went gold or platinum, and he's a three-time Grammyr Award winner. Mendes' innovation and versatility has enabled him to collaborate with a wide a range of artists. In 2006, his Timeless album was a collaboration with contemporary Pop, Rock, Urban and Hip Hop artists, including Justin Timberlake and Black Eyed Peas. In 2011, Mendes released his 39th album, Celebration: A Musical Journey, which represented his 50 years as a recording artist and included classics from his career as well as two new recordings. For his new album Magic, Mendes called in the help of major superstars like John Legend, will.i.am, Seu Jorge and many more. This is the ultimate summer record - uplifting, warm and elegant - just like the man himself.