Born and raised in Brussels with roots from Congo. Mambele inherited the musical virus of his father, whom is passionate about Congolese rumba. Hip hop had a major impact on his youth. Too shy to rap, he began to make beats at the age of 15. Mambele’s first beat tape (Ya yambo) is a recollection of his first 2 years living alone in the heart of Brussels. It’s a melting pot of compositions and samples with different influences from RnB, soul, disco, funk, jazz to Congolese rumba which he translates in hip hop beats. Ya yambo means “the first” in his native language. As he is the eldest son, It’s the first step for him in his musical journey. ______________________ Brussels 2018 All tracks produced, arranged, mixed by Mambele Mastering: Strict Discipline Studio Artwork by Stijn Ernes