Aya Nakamura & Joe Dwet File | |
Number of songs: 1 | Total weeks on charts: 1
Appearing in a total number of: 1 charts | Total period running: 0 days
Appearing in a total number of: 1 charts | Total period running: 0 days
Biography
Aya Nakamura, born Aya Coco Danioko on May 10, 1995, in Bamako, Mali, is a French-Malian singer-songwriter renowned for her blend of pop, R&B, Afrobeats, and zouk. She gained prominence with her 2018 hit single "Djadja," which topped charts across Europe and amassed over a billion streams on Spotify, establishing her as the most-listened-to French-language female artist on the platform.
Raised in Aulnay-sous-Bois, a suburb of Paris, Nakamura began her music career by sharing songs online, leading to her debut album "Journal intime" in 2017. Her subsequent albums, including "Nakamura" (2018) and "Aya" (2020), received critical acclaim and commercial success, with the latter earning a double platinum certification in France.
Nakamura's music often features candid lyrics delivered in a mix of French and urban slang, resonating with a broad audience and reflecting contemporary French culture. Despite facing controversies, including debates over her potential performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, she remains a significant figure in the global music scene, celebrated for her contributions to modern French pop and her role in representing cultural diversity.
Joé Dwèt Filé, born Joé Gilles on March 12, 1995, in Montreuil, France, is a French-Haitian singer, songwriter, and sound engineer known for his fusion of Afro-Caribbean genres like zouk and kompa with contemporary R&B. He began his musical journey in his church choir, which nurtured his passion for music.
Initially gaining recognition as a songwriter for artists such as Stony, Axel Tony, and Vegedream, Joé later formed the group Lespada, achieving popularity on YouTube. Embarking on a solo career, he released his debut mixtape "#ESOLF" in 2018, followed by the album "À deux" in 2019, which explored themes of love and relationships.
His subsequent works, including the albums "Calypso" (2021) and "Daddy 9" (2023), featured collaborations with artists like Ronisia, Naza, and Fally Ipupa, solidifying his presence in the Francophone music scene. Notably, his single "Fè m Voyé" achieved Gold certification in France, marking a significant milestone for Haitian Creole music in the country.
Sources: Wikipedia, Top40-Charts.com Editorial team