Getting to know London-based French-Cameroonian artist and producer YAOUNDÉBOXINGCLUB
A true DIY artist and producer, YAOUNDÉBOXINGCLUB has been creating music on her own since she was 13, writing, producing and recording everything herself. Now 26, the London-based artist has already earned major recognition from, from Spotify (two editorial playlist covers) to live shows supporting rising artists like NoSo and Erin LeCount.
Her two EP’s have been praised for their emotional honesty and unique blend of indie pop, indie rock and lo-fi. Unlike many chasing viral moments, YAOUNDÉBOXINGCLUB is quietly building a legacy—not through hype, but through heart, hard work and a clear vision of who she is.
DNü: What artists or sounds influenced you growing up?
YBC: I listened to a wide range of stuff growing up, but I’d say the artists and genres that inspired me the most would be Paramore, Coldplay, The 1975, Tracy Chapman, indie/alt music, African music – specifically Makossa & Congolese genres, pop punk in general, SZA, Kehlani, and synthwave music, among others.
DNü: How do your French and Cameroonian roots shape your music?
YBC: I’m very proud of my roots, so I try to implement elements of them in everything I do. I studied a lot of French literature and poetry, so lyrics are a very important part of my artistry, and I try to be as poetic as I can. The Cameroonian side I showcase in my name, but I also take a lot of inspiration from the vocal production of albums my parents used to listen, and experimenting with different rhythms and genres is also something I love to do. I also try to translate my memories of growing up in both France and Cameroon into my signature nostalgia-filled sound.
DNü: Is there a particular track that feels closest to who you are right now?
YBC: ‘25’ would be the one. My 25th year was perhaps the most challenging year I’ve experienced so far, and I’ve grown tremendously as a person. This song reflects that.
DNü: What do you want people to feel when they hear your music?
YBC: I want them to feel home. My music is my therapy, so I want to feel like a warm hug to anyone that listens to it.
DNü: If you could swap lives with any artist for a day, who would it be and why?
YBC: Brick & Lace so I can brag about making one of the catchiest songs there ever was — “Love is Wicked”.
Catch YAOUNDÉBOXINGCLUB performing at our debut indoor festival this September. Tickets are on sale here.
