Dynamic R&B, Nu Jazz, and House / EDM Producer, arranger, composer, mixing engineer, DJ Magic Mendez and his creative complement Harmony Blackwell have been performing together since meeting in a New York high school at age sixteen.  

The versatile vocalists and multi-instrumentalists are members of the legendary R&B group "The Whispers" (Rock Steady, And The Beat Goes On). They are the heartbeat of "Me and My Friends” - their platform for originals, remakes and collaborations.   

Inspired since childhood by Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire, Barry White, Burt Bacharach, and The Whispers, the music of Me and My Friends seeks to:

Embrace life

Explore social issues

Celebrate love

Erase Racism

“If we stand together, 
we won't fall apart!”

What's NEW

The Whispers 60th Anniversary Album Remembering the past, honoring the present, embracing the future 2026 produced by Magic Mendez

The Whispers 60th Anniversary Album

Remembering the PAST, Honoring the PRESENT, Embracing the FUTURE

With spirited, FRESH versions of signature HITS, the WHISPERS historic 60th Anniversary collection blends catalog favorites with wonderful new gems. Highlighting six decades of musical excellence, the album features brilliant orchestrations, gorgeous harmonies and illustrates that the Whispers FIRE isn't OUT. Their LEGACY of LOVE continues as we ROCK STEADY and THE BEAT GOES ON!

Sample Tracks

The Whispers 60th Anniversary album is filled with bright re-recordings of their greatest hits & recent single releases produced by long-time collaborators Magic Mendez & Harmony Blackwell.

The Whispers Orchestra

The Whispers Orchestra Pictured (left to right:)  

Emilio Conesa (Guitar/Musical Director)
Rich Aguon (Drums)
Tim Gant (Keyboards)
Rodney Whitehead (Monitors) 
Alonzo Ward (Road Manager)
Harmony Blackwell (Playback/Programming Engineer/Vocals)
Magic Mendez (Producer/Bass/Vocals)
Dewayne Sweet (Keyboards) 
Aya Iwata (Keyboards) 
John Valentino (Sax