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Ya Levis Dalwear
Ya Levis in Kinshasa
Ya Levis in Kinshasa
Background information
Birth namePrince Nemiala
Also known asYa Levis
BornSeptember 1994 (age 29)
Kinshasa, Zaire
(modern-day Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • dancer
  • media personality
Years active2010—present
Labels

Prince Nemiala (born 9 September 1994), known professionally as Ya Levis Dalwear or Ya Levis, is a Congolese singer-songwriter, and dancer. Born in Kinshasa, he relocated to Paris at the age of five. Nemiala began his musical career in 2009 and later signed with MCP Group in April 2013.[1][2] He rose to prominence with his 2015 breakout single "Mokolo ya l'amour" from eponymous two-track maxi-single.[3][4][5]

In 2017, Nemiala signed a record deal with Capitol Records.[6] Nemiala gained international recognition following the release of his 2018 single "Katchua", which achieved a gold record from SNEP and was subsequently included in his 2019 debut studio album El Mayalove.[7][8][9] On 25 June 2021, Nemiala published his second studio album, LCLM:Prélude, which was supported by eight singles, including "Chocolat", "Lokesha" and "Nakati".[10][11] On 18 March 2022, Nemiala issued LCLM.[12][13][14]

Early years

Ya Levis Dalwear was born Prince Nemiala on 9 September 1994, in Kinshasa, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo). He was born into a well-known musical family; his father, Nico Nemiala, was a Congolese rumba artist, while his mother performed in a Catholic church choir.[1][15][16] In 1999, the family relocated to France, where Ya Levis often accompanied his father to recording studios and rehearsals.[3][1][15] Influenced by his father and King Kester Emeneya during his formative years, Ya Levis developed a penchant for Congolese rumba.[1][15] Despite his mother's reservations regarding a musical career, he remained committed to music, prioritizing it over academic pursuits following his father's passing.[15][1][17]

Career

2009–2016: Les étoiles and Mokolo ya l'amour

In 2009, Ya Levis made his musical debut alongside his brother, Olvin Dalwear, in the dance troupe Les étoiles. During this period, he adopted the moniker "Ya Levis Dalwear."[2] In 2012, he left Les étoiles to pursue a solo career.[3][1] Ya Levis' preliminary solo releases, "Love-Olivia" and "Shabanni", garnered significant public attention and seized the attention of MCP Group, which subsequently signed him and produced his debut two-track maxi-single titled Mokolo ya l'amour, featuring the titular track and "Canœ kayak."[3][4][5] Mokolo ya l'amour was a blend of zouk and Congolese rumba, and particularly struck a chord with female audiences through its romanticized portrayal of Valentine's Day in "Canœ kayak."[2][3][1]

2017–present: hits

In April 2017, he made his first live television appearance with the song "On Récolte Ce Que L'on Sème" on the program Touche Pas à Mon Poste hosted by Cyril Hanouna.[2][3] On 18 May 2018, he debuted the MCP Group-produced single "Libala," a paean to his late mother and father.[15]

His major hits, such as "Katchua", "Penzi", and "Mbangu Te", propelled him onto various stages, including the opening act for Flavor's concert in Paris for Trace Live on May 23, 2019. Following this, he embarked on an African tour in the summer of 2019, enthralling audiences in Gabon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Ivory Coast, and Rwanda. A significant milestone for his performance was at the "Red One Festival" in Kinshasa at the French Institute, where he shared the stage with notable artists like Vegedream and Dadju, marking his return to his motherland.[2][3]

In 2023 Ya Levis welcomed his first son

Discography

Album

  • 2019: El Mayalove
  • 2021: LCLM:Prélude
  • 2022: LCLM

Awards, appearances, nominations

Awards

  • 2022: Best African Act in Diaspora — AFRIMA
  • 2022: Best Artiste in African R&B/Soul — AFRIMA

Appearances

  • 2014: Value 777 ft. Ya Levis — Cette fille
  • 2016: Pheno Ambro ft. Sonik le Chokeur and Ya Levis — Kelele
  • 2018: Noah Lunsi ft. Ya Levis — À bout de souffle
  • 2019: Dj Babs ft. Ya Levis – Mariana

Nominations

  • 2019: Best Francophone Artist — AFRIMMA
  • 2019: Song of the Year, Katchua — AFRIMMA
  • 2019: Best "new artist" — AFRIMMA
  • 2019: Best Central African Male Artist — AFRIMMA
  • 2019: Best New African Artist – African Talents Awards

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Ya Levis: fait sensation auprès de ses fans en offrant son nouveau single!" [Ya Levis: makes a splash with her fans by offering her new single!]. Star24 (in French). Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e Hounsou, Andréa (12 December 2019). "Qui Est Ya Levis, Le Prétendu Petit-ami De Didi Stone Olomidé?" [Who Is Ya Levis, Didi Stone Olomidé's Alleged Boyfriend?]. Doingbuzz.com (in French). Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "Afro Video: Ya Levis Dalwear (Bibliography)". Afro.video. 18 September 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  4. ^ a b Ya Levis Dalwear - Mokolo ya l'amour, Cupertino, California, United States: Apple Music, 23 February 2015, retrieved 9 July 2024
  5. ^ a b "Boomplay: Ya Levis Dalwear - Mokolo ya l'amour". Boomplay Music. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  6. ^ Mandina, Hervé (29 November 2018). "Afro-club, le hit des platines avec Singuila et Locko" [Afro-club, the hit of the turntables with Singuila and Locko]. RFI Musique (in French). Paris, France. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  7. ^ Mandina, Hervé (21 February 2019). "Afro-club, le hit des platines avec Hélio Batalha, Nafasi et Wiley" [Afro-club, the hit of the turntables with Hélio Batalha, Nafasi and Wiley]. RFI Musique (in French). Paris, France. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  8. ^ "Une dernière fois, "Pardonne-moi" de Ya Levis!" [One last time, "Pardonne-moi" by Ya Levis!]. Generations.fr (in French). 21 December 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  9. ^ ""Katchua" offre à Ya Lévis sa première certification du SNEP!" ["Katchua" offers Ya Lévis its first SNEP certification!]. Le Meilleur de la Musique Congolaise (in French). 30 May 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  10. ^ LCLM: Prélude by Ya Levis, Cupertino, California, United States: Apple Music, 25 June 2021, retrieved 9 July 2024
  11. ^ "Ya Levis nous parle de love dans son nouvel EP!" [Ya Levis talks to us about love in his new EP!]. Generations.fr (in French). 3 July 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  12. ^ Ya Levis: L'amour change le monde, Cupertino, California, United States: Apple Music, 18 March 2022, retrieved 9 July 2024
  13. ^ "Le nouvel album de Ya Levis "LCLM" est enfin disponible!" [Ya Levis' new album "LCLM" is finally available!]. Generations.fr (in French). 22 March 2022. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  14. ^ "Ya Levis présente son nouvel album "LCLM"" [Ya Levis presents his new album "LCLM"]. New-kg.com (in French). 18 March 2022. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  15. ^ a b c d e Scott, Fanny Hill (11 December 2021). "Ya Levis/Interview". issuu. Palo Alto, California, United States. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  16. ^ "Tout ce qu'il faut savoir sur Ya Lévis, le petit-ami de Didistone Olomide" [Everything you need to know about Ya Lévis, Didistone Olomide's boyfriend]. Mbote (in French). Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. 11 December 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
  17. ^ Kabamba, Jérémie (15 February 2022). "Ya Levis révèle que ça lui arrive parfois d'imiter le timbre vocal de Ferre Gola" [Ya Levis reveals that he sometimes imitates the vocal tone of Ferre Gola]. Strong2kin Moov (in French). Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
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