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Tayc
The “Afrolov” crooner from Marseille who sings his Cameroonian roots
Born in 1996
Cameroonian roots : Born in Marseille to Cameroonian parents, he recorded “Ewondo ou Bami” with Manu Dibango to celebrate that heritage.
Who are they?
A French singer, songwriter and dancer born in 1996 in Marseille, whose real name is Julien Bouadjie Kamgang. After theatre and dance, he moved to Paris in 2012 and released his first mixtape, “Alchemy”, in 2017.
What made them famous
His song “Le Temps”, from the album “Fleur froide”, reached number one in France and was certified diamond. He calls his own style “Afrolov”, a blend of R&B and Afrobeat.
Key facts
- In 2019 he showcased his Cameroonian roots in the “Ewondo ou Bami” video, made with saxophonist Manu Dibango.
- Winner of Danse avec les stars on TF1 on 26 November 2021, partnered with Fauve Hautot.
- In 2024 he released the joint album “Héritage” with Dadju, led by the single “I Love You”.
- A coach on the 2026 season of The Voice on TF1.