Tata & Brando - Lets Be Friends

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Review by Linh Phan

Album Review: Let’s Be Friends by Tata & Brando – A Reggae-Hip Hop Fusion That Sticks If you’re into music that feels like a warm summer breeze but still packs enough punch to keep your head nodding, then Let’s Be Friends by Tata & Brando is worth a spin. Released back in 2001 under Heartless Records, this little gem blends reggae vibes with hip-hop grit—and somehow pulls it off without feeling forced. It’s not perfect, but it’s got soul, and sometimes that’s all you need. The album kicks things off with its titular track, “Let’s Be Friends (Original).” Right from the jump, Tata & Brando lay down some smooth bars over Mark Sparks’ production, which has this laid-back groove that just kinda sneaks up on ya. The hook? Super sticky—like, I found myself humming it while brushing my teeth last week. Larry Poteat of The Donz adds an extra layer of flavor with his feature; dude brings this raspy energy that meshes perfectly with Tata & Brando’s flow. Honestly, this song feels like hanging out with old friends—you know, the ones who show up unannounced but always bring good vibes. Then there’s the accapella version of “Let’s Be Friends,” and lemme tell ya, hearing these guys spit their lyrics raw and unfiltered really lets their writing shine. No beats, no distractions—just pure talent. The wordplay here isn’t Shakespeare-level deep or anything, but it’s clever enough to make you rewind and catch lines you missed the first time around. Plus, hearing them ride the rhythm without any instrumental backup gives the whole thing this raw, intimate feel. Like they’re performing right in front of you at a house party somewhere in the US. Oh, and props to T-Go for executive producing this project—it’s clear he let Tata & Brando do their thing while keeping the overall vibe cohesive. Mark Sparks deserves a shoutout too because, man, those beats slap even two decades later. So yeah, Let’s Be Friends might fly under the radar for most folks, but if you dig reggae-infused hip-hop with honest lyricism and chill production, this one’s a keeper. And hey, maybe we should take a page from Tata & Brando’s book—life would be sweeter if more people focused on being friends instead of stressing about nonsense. Or maybe I’m just hungry. Either way, give this album a listen—you won’t regret it.

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Artist: Tata & Brando
Album: Lets Be Friends

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Let's Be Friends (Instrumental)
Let's Be Friends (Original)
Let's Be Friends (Accapella)

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Catalog Numbers

HEARTLESS 1001

Labels

Heartless Records

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Formats

  • CD
  • Single
  • Vinyl
  • 12"

Credits

RoleCredit
Executive ProducerT-Go
ProducerMark Sparks
Written ByTata & Brando
FeaturingLarry Poteat of The Donz

Notes

Same tracks on both sides.

Barcodes

Barcode: 8 07951 27263 6

About Tata & Brando

Name Vars

  • Ta Ta & Brando
  • Tata + Brando

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Let’s Be Friends* by Tata & Brando is a hidden gem from 2001 that blends Reggae and Hip Hop in a way that feels both laid-back and fresh. It came out under Heartless Records, with T-Go executive producing the whole project. Fun fact—Larry Poteat of The Donz makes a feature on this album, adding his own flavor to the mix. What’s also neat is that they gave fans multiple ways to enjoy the title track, including an instrumental version, an acapella take, and the original cut. Producer Mark Sparks really put his stamp on it too, making it one of those underrated projects worth rediscovering.