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Martin's
Birth nameTchobe Martin Armand
Born (1999-07-14) 14 July 1999 (age 24)
Yaounde, Cameroon
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active2020–present
LabelsAfrobit Productions[1]
YouTube information
ChannelsMartin's
Subscribers110K
Total views5 millions

Last updated: 16 April 2024

Tchobe Martin Armand (born July 14, 1999),[2] known professionally as Martin's, is a singer, songwriter and composer from Cameroon[3] who sings, plays piano and guitar.[4][5]

Early life[edit]

Born in Yaounde in the Nkolmesseng district,[6] Martin's did his primary studies at the Essos annex school.[7][8]

Career[edit]

In 2020, Martin's was spotted by Afrobit Productions during a casting session.[9][10] He has collaborated with Stanley Enow, Ko-c and Singuila.[11][12] He released his debut album Once Upon a Time in December 2021.[13] On 24 December 2022, he performed for the first time at the YAFE festival.[14][15] His track Five Star Featuring Sabrina brought him to the attention of Cameroonian and Nigerian audiences.[16][17][18] On February 2023, he released YAWA and the media tagged him as the new rising star of Cameroonian music.[19][20][21][22] In March 2023, Martins's song Five Star charted during one week on the top 3 Spotify Luxembourg.[23][24][25][26]

Awards[edit]

On 2021, Qui A Dit feat Ko-c, won Male Revelation of the Year at the Balafon Music Awards.[27] On 2022, he was nominated for Musical revelation of the year at The Public Vision Awards.[28] In 2023, he was nominated twice for the SGBC awards.[29]

Personal life[edit]

Martin's is a Christian. He lives in Yaounde. He is currently signed alongside Sabrina. He's a keen sportsman.[30]

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

  • 2021: Once upon a time
Title Album details
Once upon a time
  • Released: December 2021
  • Label: Afrobit Productions
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles[edit]

  • "Ca fait mal" (2020)
  • "Mama" (2021)
  • "Money" (2021)
  • "Qui a Dit Feat. Ko-c" (2021)
  • "Mbundja" (2022)
  • "Amakossa" (2022)
  • "C'est Foutu Feat. Singuila" (2022)
  • "Ghetto" (2022)
  • "Five Star Feat. Sabrina" (2022)
  • "Yawa" (2023)
  • "C'est La Vie" (2023)
  • "Nobody" (2023)
  • "MVP" (2024)

Official Videos[edit]

  • "Ca fait mal"
  • "Money"
  • "Qui a Dit Feat. Ko-c"
  • "Mama"
  • "C'est Foutu Feat. Singuila"
  • "Ghetto Feat. Stanley Enow"
  • "Mbundja"
  • "Five Star Feat. Sabrina"[31]
  • "Yawa"
  • "C'est La Vie" (2023)
  • "Nobody" (2023)
  • "MVP" (2024)

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Afrobit: Martin's, The New Nugget of Cameroonian Music". Opinion Actu. March 21, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  2. ^ "Culture: MARTIN'S , Cameroon's new music nugget". Focus Media Afrique. 29 March 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Who is MARTIN'S, the new rising star of African music?". Afrique Premiere. March 21, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  4. ^ "Martin's a popular artist who combines singing and lyrical talent". Actu 24. March 21, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  5. ^ "Martin's the young urban music prodigy". Afrique 54. March 21, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  6. ^ "Martin's, the new voice of Cameroon". Fidele au Poste. 19 December 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  7. ^ "The artist Martin's or the youth motivator". Actu Plus. March 21, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  8. ^ "Martin's, generational shift in decline". Abela Info. March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  9. ^ "Interview: a rewarding collaboration". Cameroon Tribune.
  10. ^ "Cameroonian singer Martin's signs his return to the stage with the track "Mama"". Actu Musik Afrika. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  11. ^ "Martin's l'Afropop a fleur de peau". Le Quatrieme Pouvoir. 15 April 2023. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
  12. ^ "Martin's, a particular " Afrobeatmaker "". Ici Cameroun. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  13. ^ "Afrobit Productions record label officially unveils its activities". Agence Cameroun Presse. March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  14. ^ "Martin's or the rising star of urban song". Camer Belgium. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  15. ^ "Martins, at the pace of progress". Journal du Cameroun. March 21, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  16. ^ "I'd Love to Open a Show For Wizkid – Cameroonian Singer". THEWILL NEWS MEDIA. 19 November 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  17. ^ "Martins and Sabrina Love: the two who kill". Afrik Info. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  18. ^ "Five Star: the legendary featuring of Sabrina Love and Martins". 237 Actu. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
  19. ^ "Young Cameroonian artist Martin's revolutionizes Afrobeat". Impact Echos News. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  20. ^ "Martins, the circumstantial lover". Mboko Magazine. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  21. ^ "Martin's the rising star of Cameroonian music". People 237. March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  22. ^ "Martins, the new nugget on the Cameroonian urban scene". Relais 237. March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  23. ^ "Martins and Sabrina Love: a five-star duo". Boulevard Actu. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  24. ^ "Martins shares stars with Sabrina Love". Cameroon Voice. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  25. ^ "Musical breakthrough: Martin's, the new rising star". Direct Info. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  26. ^ "Martins & Sabrina: the faces behind the Five Star video". Journal Etudiant. March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  27. ^ "Martin's The New Afrobeat Genius In Cameroon". Moutoumbou. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  28. ^ "Martin's breaks the codes of the Cameroonian music scene". Petit Hit. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  29. ^ "Martin's or the personification of talent". Marhaba Cameroun Info. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  30. ^ "Cameroon - Martins: the contribution of gyms in a musical career". 237 Lions. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  31. ^ "Sabrina Love Joints Martin In Five Star Project". Journal Du Cameroun. 15 April 2023. Retrieved 15 April 2023.

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Category:Living people Category:singer-songwriters Category:English-language singers Category:Soul musicians Category:Cameroonian singers Category:Amapiano musicians Category:1999 births