City of God is a band that has transcended from their Brazilian roots to combine tranquil hip hop lyrics, up beat dance music and smooth R&B melodies. Their influence from all music genres has combined to create their unique sound that has been capturing more and more audiences. A wide variety of musical influences ranging from Jamiroquai, N.E.R.D, Earth Wind & Fire and John Legend show through in the diverse music catalog of City Of God.
They've headlined North Miami Beach's "Community Festival"¯ event and were recognized by the City and Mayor as they were awarded a proclamation announcing "City of God Band Day". They were also prominent in October's "Beats on the Beach"¯ music industry conference in Miami where they won 1st Place in the artist showcase category. More than 135,000 people at the recent Sprint/Nextel NASCAR Championship race got a treat when City of God performed and entertained the crowd.
With influences spanning across genres -- from classic R&B to hip-hop, pop, rock and the progressive neo-soul movement City Of God promises a party on stage with every performance; combined with non-stop energy and memorable songs. "One night the band can be laying down slow R&B rhythms at a Jazz Club, the next they're shaking the walls at a rock venue¯", says the Florida Sun Sentinel. Most recently City of God has shared the stage with artists such as Ryan Leslie, Pleasure P, Def Jam recording artist Git Fresh and many more. With great press surrounding City of God, the recent accomplishments have landed them an endorsement deal with PowerTrip Energy Drinks. Free merchandise and product at City of God shows has since generated more excitement for fans, creating an even bigger demand for City of God.
