Matthieu "Mendès" Bernard Houbé (born 7 March 1982 in Arras, Hauts-de-France[1][2]) is a French singer, songwriter, record producer and guitarist.

[1] Before concentrating on music, he obtained his college degree in Physics, and then commenced his studies in an engineering school in Paris.

2004 saw his first single "J'en sais rien" and was signed to Peermusic France releasing his self-titled debut album Matthieu Mendès[3] on Warner.

In 2006, he co-wrote Adrienne Pauly's single "J'veux un mec" and in the following two years composed soundtracks for a number of films, including the K. Duffy's American film Becoming Blond,[3] for the French TV series Flics created by Olivier Marchal and for Dom Juan sur Seine by Jérôme Maldhé.

In 2010, he toured with Jena Lee as her guitarist and worked with yet another Nouvelle Star candidate and eventual winner Luce.