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Yamê
Born
Emmanuel Sow[1]

(1993-04-19) April 19, 1993 (age 31)
Cergy-Pontoise, France
NationalityFrench, Cameroonian[2]
Occupations
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2020–present
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • Beats
LabelsNaïve

Emmanuel Sow (born April 19, 1993), known professionally as Yamê is a French-Cameroonian soul singer and songwriter.[3][4] He is known for his single "Bécane"[5] which reached No. 10 on Billboard's Luxembourg Songs chart,[6] number 9 on the French Singles Chart[7] and at number 11 on the Belgian Ultratop Wallonia Chart.[8]

Early life[edit]

His stage name "Yamê" is from a language in Mbo which means "The Verb". Yamê had access to the several instruments in the home music studio from an early age. Emmanuel Sow used to engage himself with his father's music, a Senegalese-Cameroonian musician known as M'backé Ngoup'Emanty, without researching the theory.[9]

Career[edit]

In 2020, Yamê released a mixtape titled Bantu Mixtape Vol. 1 following an extended play titled Agent 237 in 2021. On June 1, 2023, The Colors Studios called Yamê to perform his song “Bécane” and promote his debut album Elowi.[10] The singer is also recognised for his missing tooth. Due to the attention, American producer, Timbaland composed an instrumental on Yamê's song "Quête".[11][12] In January 2024, Yamê released a music video for "Bécane" which was directed by Mateo Da Silva.[13] On February 2024, Yamê won Best Male Newcomer at the Victoires de la Musique awards.[14]

Yamê's song "Bécane" went viral on social media after his performance on Colors Show.[15][16] The song also charted No. 12 on Billboard's France Songs,[17] No. 94 on Canadian Hot 100,[18] No. 199 on Billboard Global 200[19] and many more.

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Peak chart positions Album details
FRA BEL (WA)
Elowi 10 38

Mixtapes[edit]

List of mixtapes with selected details
Title Details
Bantu Mixtape Vol. 1
Bantu Mixtape Vol. 2

Singles[edit]

Single Year Peak chart positions Album
BEL (WA)
 FRA
 SWI
"Mouf" 2020 — — — Non-album singles
"Gimme a ride" 2021 — — —
"Carré d'as" — — — Agent 237
"B.4.6" — — — Non-album singles
"BB Démarre" — — —
"Kodjo" 2022 — — —
"Call of Valhalla" 2023 — — — Elowi
"Bécane" 11 9 27

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Categories Result Ref.
2024 Victoires de la Musique Best Male Newcomer Won [14]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "ColorsxStudios: Yamê". ColorsxStudios. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  2. ^ Binet, Stéphanie (6 December 2023). "Trans Musicales de Rennes: Yamê, a geek between rap and singing at the opening of the festival". Le Monde. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  3. ^ Jonathan, Stéphane (7 February 2024). "" Les Victoires de la musique, c'est une bonne opportunité " selon le rappeur Yamê". Sud Ouest. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  4. ^ Morvan, Agnès (6 January 2024). "Rennes. La voix singulière de Yamê aux Trans Musicales". Ouest-France. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  5. ^ Barat, Mathilde (9 February 2024). "Qui est Yamê, le chanteur franco-camerounais nommé aux Victoires de la musique?". Le Figaro. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Luxembourg Songs: Week of January 13, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  7. ^ "Yamê – Bécane". Les classement single. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Yamê – Bécane". Ultratop. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  9. ^ Laplace, Manon (1 February 2024). "Dix choses à savoir sur Yamê, le " Bantou bionic "". Jeune Afrique. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  10. ^ Bureau, Éric (9 February 2024). "Victoires de la musique 2024 : vous allez aimer Yamê". Le Parisien. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  11. ^ "Les meilleures punchlines de Yamê". Rap City France. 6 January 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  12. ^ "Yamê : qui est le rappeur franco-camerounais qui casse tout avec "Bécane" ?". Jazz Radio. 2 January 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  13. ^ Binet, Stéphanie (26 January 2024). "Yamê dévoile (enfin) un clip pour "Bécane"". Générations. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
  14. ^ a b "Africa's week in pictures: 9-15 February 2024". BBC. 17 February 2024. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  15. ^ Raffaitin, Ségo (30 January 2024). "Yamê, " Un piano, des chicots, t'as capté "". Radio Nova. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  16. ^ Libéré, Le Dauphiné (3 February 2024). "Rap : Yamê a arrêté sa bécane aux Abattoirs ce samedi soir à Bourgoin-Jallieu". Le Dauphiné libéré. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  17. ^ "France Songs: WEEK OF FEBRUARY 3, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  18. ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: WEEK OF JANUARY 6, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  19. ^ "Billboard Global 200: WEEK OF FEBRUARY 3, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
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