Ya Cetidon
Ya Cetidon is a Congolese artist based in Quebec, known for his versatility in blending rap, singing, and dance across genres like Hip-hop, Afrobeat, R&B, and Dancehall. His dynamic performances have seen him share the stage with artists like Fally Ipupa, Niska, and Loud. In 2023, he made a strong impression at the Francofolies de Montréal **festival, performed with **Loud on the main stage, and collaborated with him to release the mini-EP Double Feature.
In 2024, he returns to the Francofolies and performed at festivals like** Osheaga and Santa Teresa**. With over 3 million streams, a growing fanbase, and a debut album set for early 2025, Ya Cetidon is poised to become a major figure in afro-pop in Quebec.
Ya Cetidon, a Congolese artist living in Quebec, impresses with his musical versatility, integrating rap, singing, and dancing across genres ranging from Hip-hop, Afrobeat - Afropop, R&B, and Dancehall. His captivating performances and stage presence have led him to share the stage with established artists, both locally and internationally, such as Fally Ipupa, Niska, Tiakola, Shreez, Manu Militari, and
others. In 2023, he made his mark at** Les Francofolies de Montréal** Festival with a showcase presented by SOCAN, and a stage performance on the last day of the festival. He was also invited by Loud, one of the top rappers in Quebec, to perform during his show on the Bell main stage. In fact, he is regularly invited to perform at Loud's shows, including the one at the Olympia in Paris, France, and released the mini-EP Double Feature (July 2023) with him, solidifying his connection with the renowned rapper.
Ya Cetidon returned to Les Francofolies de Montréal in the summer of 2024 for the launch show of the collective 3 Heures prod, following the release of the album Nouvelle Ère. This collective album, initiated by Ya Cetidon along with his manager and DJ-backup Dallas, is the result of an extensive collaboration with numerous artists from the Afro-Quebec scene (Raccoon, Shreez, Dee End, Jeekay, etc.). He will also perform for the first time that summer at festivals such as Osheaga, Santa Teresa, and the **Fête Nationale de Laval **big show.
With several singles already under his belt, Ya Cetidon can count on a solid fanbase, amassing over three million streams across platforms, more than one million views on YouTube, and several followers on his socials.
After two successful years in 2023-2024 and a recent participation in the Rose Festival (by BigFlo & Oli) in Toulouse, France (via M for Montreal), Ya Cetidon is ready for what's next. He is set to release his highly anticipated debut album in early 2025, which promises to be a significant milestone in his artistic journey. This album will reflect his artistic evolution and his ability to blend African and Western influences with innovative sounds, undoubtedly positioning him as a leading afro-pop artist in Quebec.