Ya Cetidon unveils “Day N' Night”

Most recently, Ya Cetidon unveiled the official music video of Day N' Night, a title available on all platforms. This piece, produced by Xavier Cantin-Lemieux and produced by Pako & Razor, highlights the artist's introspective writing, which evokes his modest origins, the harshness of the neighborhood, the weight of the past, but also the strength of love and the vulnerability behind the image of the "gangsta". The lyrics, oscillating between French and touches of English, bear witness to his experiences and his desire to reach a wide audience, while remaining faithful to his roots.

After two years marked by numerous singles and collaborations, Ya Cetidon is set to release his very first solo album in early 2025. This project, which has featured artists such as FouKi and Lost, promises to reflect the artistic maturity of Ya Cetidon and to consolidate his place among Quebec's most promising Afro-pop artists. His ambition: to bring his music throughout the French-speaking world, from France to Africa, and to continue to promote his origins through innovative and universal sounds.

Ya Cetidon, his real name Cetidon Barry Mikoungui, is a Congolese artist based in Quebec, who is establishing himself as one of the rising figures of the Quebec urban scene. Born in Brazzaville and raised in Pointe-Noire, he then lived in Pennsylvania (United States) before settling in Canada, an atypical journey that nourishes his music with multiple influences, between hip-hop, R&B, afrobeats, afrotrap and Latin music.

Who is Ya Cetidon with an international career?

Coming from a family where music plays a central role, his mother being a gospel singer, Ya Cetidon He discovered the world of the studio at a very young age and developed a love for melody and performance. Although he initially considered a diplomatic career, his studies in the United States never really took him away from music. He eventually settled in Quebec, where he decided to devote himself fully to his passion.

Since arriving in Quebec five years ago, Ya Cetidon quickly gained recognition for his versatility: he sings, raps and dances, and knows how to blend genres with ease. He has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Fally Ipupa, Niska, Tiakola, Shreez, Manu Militari, and Loud, with whom he notably provided opening acts during a provincial tour. His stage energy and his ability to reach different audiences have earned him a solid fanbase, with millions of streams and views on digital platforms.

In 2023, he distinguished himself at the Francos de Montréal and participated in the creation of the collective album Nouvelle Ère with the collective 3 Heures Prod, and has made numerous appearances at major festivals such as Osheaga and Santa Teresa. He has also initiated collaborations with artists from the Afro-Quebec scene, helping to open Quebec rap to new sounds and influences.

Ya Cetidon is an artist to watch closely, whose unique trajectory and creativity demonstrate the vitality and crucial diversity of Quebec hip-hop in 2025.

You can follow the artist on their account Spotify.