Who is Alpha Wann?

Alpha Wann is a French rapper born Jonathan Sekyah in 1988. He is a member of the Paris-based hip hop collective 1995, which includes fellow rappers Lomepal, Jok'Air, Casus Belli, and Roméo Elvis. His debut album UMLA was released in 2018 and was met with critical acclaim.

Early life and career beginnings

Alpha Wann was born in the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis. At a young age, he developed an interest in rap music and began to write his own lyrics. He went on to form the collective 1995 with other French rappers in 2012. The group has since released four albums as well as several singles and mixtapes.

Breakthrough with UMLA

In 2018, Alpha Wann released his debut solo album UMLA. The album was met with critical acclaim, garnering positive reviews from publications such as Pitchfork and Les Inrocks. It featured collaborations with fellow 1995 members Lomepal, Jok'Air, Casus Belli, and Roméo Elvis. The album spawned several singles including “Bouteilles” and “Noir et Blanc”.

Recent Projects

Since the release of UMLA, Alpha Wann has remained active in the music industry. He has collaborated on tracks with artists such as A$AP Rocky and S.Pri Noir, as well as appearing on other French rappers’ projects. In 2019, he released the single “Chaque Jour” which was met with positive reception. He is currently working on his follow up to UMLA which is expected to be released in 2020.