Goulam

Goulam, born in 1991 in Mutsamudu on the island of Anjouan in the Comoros, is a Franco-Comorian artist whose music blends various influences such as reggae, Comorian rhythms, zouk, and 2000s hip-hop. He began his musical journey at a young age, discovering the piano at 7, and later learning guitar and drums by the age of 12. After moving to France in 2007, he further enriched his musical style, working on his first project "Entre Deux" with Grezou, released in 2011. His 2013 album Histoire de Famille with Grezou explored a mix of reggae, hip-hop, and electro sounds, broadening his musical horizon. In 2015, he released the EP Retour aux sources, which fused reggae, afrobeat, dancehall, and traditional Comorian rhythms, gaining popularity both in France and the Comoros. His 2016 single "Nyora Mbili," featuring Rekman Seller, went viral with over 500,000 views in three months. By early 2017, Goulam had accumulated over 2 million views on YouTube.