"I learned everything out there. But I had my own story to tell.
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Dakar, Bamako, L'Olympia. Natty Jean carved his path across three continents before returning home to Senegal. Forged in the street battles of Dakar, revealed in Mali by producer Manjul, propelled onto world stages with Danakil for fifteen years — in 2023, he chose to return and write his own chapter.
Biography →New Album — Coming Soon
Lepa Lepp
Lepa Lepp — Natty Jean's third solo album, coming in 2026. A journey between Dakar and the world, driven by powerful riddims and committed lyrics.
The Journey
The streets of Dakar
First lyrics in the Sicap neighborhoods. Street battles, hip-hop crews. He's the one who always arrives first at rehearsals.
Bamako — The rebirth
First time leaving Senegal. Went for two weeks, stayed three years. A rebirth away from neighborhood eyes.
Meeting Manjul
The legendary African reggae producer listens to his demos. Two tracks are enough: "Let's make an album."
The jam with Danakil
Jam session in Bamako. Someone hands him the mic. When he stops, they all look at each other: "Something's happening."
First snow, first tour
Arrives in France with Danakil. He discovers everything at once: professionalism, tour buses, packed venues.
Santa Yalla — Breakthrough
First solo album. Best African Reggae Album Award. Featuring with Didier Awadi on "Ma Révolution".
Upcoming Shows
New dates coming soon.