Jessy Kimbangi, better known by his stage name Jessy Matador, is a French-Congolese singer.
Birth name: | Jessy Kimbangi |
Born: | October 27, 1983, Paris, France |
Origin: | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Genres: | Zouk, Dancehall, Reggae, Hip hop, Coupé-Décalé, Ndombolo, Kuduro |
Occupation(s): | Singer, Dance |
Instruments: | Vocals |
Years active: | 2001–present |
Labels: | Wagram Records |
Associated acts: | La Sélésao, Magic System |
Website: | Jessy Matador's Official site |
Youtube: | Jessy Matador's Youtube channel |
IMDb: | Jessy Matador's IMDb |
About Jessy Matador
Singer and dancer first known as a member of La Sélésao and Magic System beginning in 2005. By 2007, Magic System was signed to Oyas Records and the followed year they released their debut single "Décalé Gwada."
Before Fame
In 2001, he began his entertainment career as a dancer. He later joined the group Les Cœurs Brisés touring around the Unites States, Congo, United Kingdom, and Canada.
Achievement
He represented France in the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest with the single "Allez Ola Olé" and place twelfth in the overall competition.
Family Life
Her was born Jessy Kimbangi in Kinshasa, Zaire.
Associations
He competed against fellow performer Lena Meyer-Landrut in the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest.
Information related to Jessy Matador
- Democratic Republic of the Congo emigrants to France
- Democratic Republic of the Congo singers
- Soukous musicians
- French Eurovision Song Contest entrants
- 21st-century French singers
- French male singers
Latest information about Jessy Matador updated on January 18, 2021.