Lester Mendez

Who is Lester Mendez?

Lester Mendez is an American record producer and songwriter. His production/writing credits include a multitude of successful hits including Shakira's "Underneath Your Clothes" and "La Tortura", Jessica Simpson's "A Public Affair", and Nelly Furtado's "Te Busqué".

Mendez worked with Carlos Santana on his album, Shaman. He co-wrote and produced a song with Dallas Austin and Grammy winner Macy Gray called "Amoré" featured on Shaman. "Amoré" was such a smash that Clive Davis personally asked Mendez to produce additional Santana tracks with artists such as Seal and Nickelback.

Hits written and produced by Mendez include "Objection" and "Underneath Your Clothes", from Shakira's album, Laundry Service, on which Mendez co-wrote and produced many songs. Previously, Mendez produced five songs on Shakira's album ¿Dónde Están los Ladrones?, including "Octavo Día", which he co-wrote with her.

Mendez also produced the majority of Enrique Iglesias' Spanish album, Quizás. Mendez and Iglesias have a history together co-writing such songs as "You're My #1" and "If the World Crashes", featured on the Interscope releases Enrique and Escape respectively. Mendez also produced Iglesias' single "Sad Eyes".