French sixties soundtracks and Latin accents
Songs like 'Als Ge Slaapt', 'Cirkels', and 'Waanzin' quickly established him as a fixture in Dutch-language hip-hop and secured his own spot on stage. Now he is back in the spotlight with his second album, 'Bennie & De Banaliteit Van Ons Bestaan', released in September 2025. It is a concept album about Bennie, an alter ego grappling with ambition, security, and the drive to perform. Musically, Yong Yello sounds more urgent and versatile, with a faster tempo and influences from soul, funk, and hip-hop, complemented by French sixties soundtracks and Latin accents. At Paradiso, he brings this new work to life live in a show where story, energy, and emotion reinforce one another.