CAMILLE YEMBE

Camille Yembe addresses everyday boredom, social issues, and that feeling of being between two worlds. "Two years ago, I was very uncomfortable. I was trying to fit in. But I realized it was in my best interest to just be myself." This idea is reflected in how she defines her music. "What's certain is that I want my music to be popular. I embrace the pop side. For me, it can absorb everything: you can have rap inspiration, you can mix genres. There are no limits."

In Jeune et Laide, this approach takes the form of an autobiographical work. The track "Rien à fêter" pushes this reflection even further: "I am young, black, ugly, and have a flat nose."

Camille Yembe also claims her dual culture. On the project's cover appears a flag inspired by that of her country of origin, but reinvented in her own image. DIY-style, it reflects her own journey: that of an artist who had to build herself and find her place. A leopard print strip also appears, a symbol of strength and dignity.

The record also leaves room for other voices, including that of her father, who recounts his arrival in Belgium before answering a simple question:

"Do you think a dented star can still shine?"