Gil Semedo Is One Of The Most Successful Artists In Portuguese Speaking Africa Having Sold Over A Million Records And Having Created His Own Music Genre Caboswing A Combination Of Traditional Cape Verdean Music Styles Such As Coladeira Funana And Batuco Mixed With Zouk Pop And R&B . He Rose To Prominence In 1991 Following The Release Of "Menina" The First Single From His Debut Album Bearing The Same Name. In Total Gil Has Released 12 Albums.