✦ A voice born from the roots Yamê takes his stage name from the Mbo language; it means “word” — and it perfectly sums up the soul of his music. This project, born with music in its DNA, partly sprouted in the home studio of his father, M’backé Ngoup’Emanty. While pursuing an academic path in Paris with a degree in history and a master’s in information management, he turned to music during the pandemic, blending rap, jazz, soul, and video game rhythms in his own distinctive language. A style without borders Previously catching attention with EPs like Agent 237 and ELOWI , the artist marks a turning point with the album ÉBĒM . ÉBĒM blends the traditional chanson aesthetic with the contemporary tones of R&B, hip-hop, and world music. Album reviews and sonic reception “Greater expressive power” A critic on the music platform Musicboard gave the album 4/5, stating that compared to ELOWI , ÉBĒM is “more striking and creative. From Tyler Jenkins at Pan African Music: ...
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