Sporto Kantes are a French electronic music band, founded in 1998.
Career The band was born from the meeting of Benjamin Sportes and Nicolas Kantorovwicz, bassist of Les Wampas. Sportes played Rockabilly in the 80's with Eduardo Leal de la Gala, (Wreckless Eric/Ltno, Gala and the Muzer) and Kantorovwicz thrash, but they play a melt of genres in their album: dub, jazz, reggae, hip hop, and also Brazilian music. The band have worked from samples with an Akai S 2000 on their tracks.
In popular culture Their song "Slits" appears in the first episode of season 6 of the TV show Skins. Their song "Lee" was used as a theme for the French comedy series Kaboul Kitchen on Canal+ in 2012. Their song "Whistle" was used in the ad campaign for the Renault Twingo II in 2012. Their song "Whistle" is featured in the French film Blue is the Warmest Colour (2013) during Adèle's birthday party scene.
Discography Albums YearAlbumPeak positions FR2001 Act 12004 2nd Round1132008 3 At Last952012 4123
Maxis YearAlbumPeak positions FR1999 Nickson2000 Party
Compilation albums 2000: Catalogue 2000 2002: Catalogue 2002 2002: The Catalogue of...
Singles YearSinglePeak positionsAlbum FR2012 "Lee"66
References
External links Sporto Kantes Website Sporto Kantes on Myspace Sporto Kantes on Last.fm Sporto Kantes on Grandcrew.com