Mendes

Born in Portugal, African at heart, and Thai by spirit, Marcos Victorino AKA Mends is a creative force whose life is a symphony of cultures, passions, and achievements. It all began in 1994 when receiving a ZX Spectrum 128k sparked his love for technology, leading him to dive into programming with Pascal and Basic 3+. Gifted with an instinctive talent for electronics, he pursued studies in basic electronics and computer technologies, mastering coding languages and advancing his expertise in micro-electronics through a course with Nokia in the UAE. His career flourished in radio technologies, culminating in his role as the head of a response team for Nokia-Siemens Portugal.

Music has always been Marcos Victorino’s heartbeat, seamlessly intertwining with his professional accomplishments. Skipping classes to teach himself guitar marked the start of his musical journey, which later expanded to include percussion, particularly the mesmerizing rhythms of African drums. Two decades ago, his love for music transformed when he acquired his first pair of Technics 1210 turntables. Immersed in records from labels like Axis, Tresor, Plus 8, and NovaMute, he developed a profound connection to Techno, Disco, and House music. His extensive, carefully curated 12″ vinyl collection is a living archive of his evolving musical journey.

As a DJ, Marcos has made his mark in some of the most iconic clubs in Portugal, including Kremlin, Queens, the infamous O2 Club in Lisbon, and Privé in Lagos, Algarve. Over the years, he has shared the decks with industry legends such as Silicone Soul, Jeff Mills, Josh Wink, and Portugal’s very own DJ Vibe, Mário Roque AKA Xman, and Mastiksoul. Despite these accolades, he has always remained humble, driven by his passion for crafting unforgettable moments on the dancefloor rather than chasing titles.

Professionally, Marcos continues to excel, spending the last four years optimizing servers for Google, where he finds harmony between his technical brilliance and his spiritual growth inspired by life in Thailand. This chapter has also deepened his musical repertoire, incorporating Southeast Asian percussion into his sets and performances. For Marcos, music is more than an art; it’s a sanctuary—a creative and emotional outlet that balances the demands of the corporate world.

As a DJ, Marcos Victorino defies conventions, performing without rigid adherence to genres. With an intuitive connection to his audience, his sets are dynamic and experimental, blending a diverse range of sounds with an undeniable tribal energy. Known for his deep love of African rhythms, he seeks not just to move the crowd but to create a profound shared experience, leaving smiles and lasting memories on the dancefloor.

Today, Marcos Victorino balances his thriving professional career with his enduring passion for music. Alongside his work optimizing servers for Google Cloud, he manages web infrastructures for the clubbing scene, including LX Music, Portugal’s largest event promoter. On the island, he remains a beloved figure in the local music community, holding a monthly residency at the renowned Ozone Beach Club and regularly performing at other key venues.

Whether behind the decks or driving innovation in technology, Marcos Victorino embodies a unique harmony of creativity, resilience, and cultural expression—a true icon in both the corporate and musical worlds.

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