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JB Mpiana

First Name: Jean-Bedel

Other Names: Mpiana

Last Name: wa Tshituka

Stage Name: JB Mpiana

Country: Congo, The Democratic Republic of the

Born: 1967

Primary Language: French

Bio

JB Mpiana, born Jean-Bedel Mpiana wa Tshituka, is a Congolese singer-songwriter, dancer-choreographer, and musician renowned for his contributions to rumba, ndombolo, and soukous genres. At age ten, he discovered his passion for singing, eventually performing in church and school groups alongside friends Blaise Bula and Titina Mbwinga Kamboleta. Mpiana's life took a turn when he joined the music group Wenge Musica, featuring talented artists like Werrason and Didier Masela. After the group disbanded, Mpiana launched a successful solo career with his debut album, "Feux de l'amour," achieving gold status. His second solo album, "TH: Toujours Humble," further solidified his global recognition. Mpiana's talent and versatility have made him one of Congo's most influential and celebrated artists.

Discography

Albums¹⁷

balle de match volume 22023 • AlbumTracks: 16

Balle de match[Radio Edit]2022 • AlbumTracks: 24

Bonne année2018 • albumTracks: 2

Anti-terro2017 • albumTracks: 18

Mpunda nde ! Live à Cologne2011 • albumTracks: 8

Soyons sérieux, Vol. 22011 • albumTracks: 11

Soyons sérieux - Mpunda, Vol. 12011 • albumTracks: 10

Quel est ton problème ?2010 • albumTracks: 5

Kipe ya yo2007 • albumTracks: 9

Kipe Ya Yo, Avant Gout, Lopélé,2007 • albumTracks: 5

Internet2001 • albumTracks: 9

Séduit le public2001 • albumTracks: 6

Internet, Vol. 22001 • albumTracks: 7

TH (Toujours humble)2000 • albumTracks: 10

TH( Toujours humble), Vol. 22000 • albumTracks: 6

Feux de l'amour1997 • albumTracks: 10

Kala Yi Boeing1993 • albumTracks: 7

Label

Record Label associated with JB Mpiana - past and current.

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