Melodee and I.N.T. currently reside in Amsterdam but met in Eindhoven, where they grew up under the smoke of the Philips factories. Hip Hop heads in this industrial city live by a 'do-it-yourself' mentality; creating their own soundsystem, squat parties and record store. Within that underground atmosphere, I.N.T. developed his DJ & producer skills, and Melodee first stepped on the stage.

After releasing a classic tape (on old fashioned cassette) with Imadodattaz, winning several talentshows and performing live shows in Paris and Ghent amongst others, Melodee started working on a solo project. This lead to a full collaboration between I.N.T. and Melodee. The 12' vinyl single Dough/For You formed the kickoff for La Melodia in 2004. The record was released independently and distributed internationally by Rush Hour. In that same year La Melodia joined bookings agency Missin' Link. With success: in 2005 La Melodia toured throughout Europe for a month alongside Stones Throw artists Oh No, Wildchild & oldschool legend Percee P. A Dutch act opening for an American label in cities like London, Paris, Berlin, Prague & Manchester isn't reserved for many artists. La Melodia received positive feedback on the show and sold out the 12' twice during the tour.