- 2026-03-09
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MUSIC
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Yebba Releases New Album “Jean”
American singer-songwriter Yebba released her sophomore album “Jean” on March 6, 20265 via RCA Records.
It is her first album in five years, following the 2021 debut album “Dawn”.
The album title is named in honor of her late grandmother, Jean, a steady and formative presence in her life.
The album comprises 14 tracks recorded with producer John Rooney at her home and Electric Lady Studios in New York, in environments that felt personal and safe.
The project captures a period marked by healing, uncertainty, and the quiet freedom that comes with letting go of expectation. She describes it as her “adulting years”, saying, “All of it is worship.”
The album features James Francies (keyboards), Malachi Mabson (piano), Michael Smith (piano), Charles Myers (guitar),Burniss Earl Travis II (bass), John Rooney (drums/Keyboards/guitar), Justin Tyson (drums), Mike Mitchell (drums), Nate Smith (drums), Sally Gorski (drums), Sally Gorski (strings), and Elena Pinderhughes (flute).- Yebba said of the first single “Yellow Eyes”, “I wanted to experience singing in a different way than I had before. I wrote this for the people who raised me, my grandmother, for the moments of sweetness I only get to keep in memory form. I miss having my people around, and growing up is in fact hard. I try to get out of the way as much as possible and make this music as well as I can, hoping at best, maybe one person won't feel so alone.”
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She said of the album, “It took 5 years to complete, it would’ve never been right if these people didn’t help bring the visions to life.
THANK YOU - Electric Lady Studios my home from home.
John Rooney - for taking these records from point A to Z, lending your ear, your time, focus and sonic intuition for 5 years & for making me sound better than I am!
Charles Myers - for being my fav guitarist and collaborator, bringing my guitar songs to life way better than I could ever play it haha. thank you for the artwork & the only flattering pics of me ive ever seen.
James Francies - my favorite writing partner, my friend who has so much talent and skill & is still so patient with me, for your willingness to create always, your producer mind and immense personality you add to these songs.
Nate Smith - for knowing exactly what to do for each song, being supportive, and knocking shit out in like 1 take, but always down to get in the weeds with us. Never ceases to amaze me.
Burniss Travis II - for knowing exactly how to open up the world of each song with your playing, and embracing every part of it.
Zach Brown - for handling these recordings with such care and making them flourish anddd.
Ryan Gilligan thank you both for making me a believer in what can be done with atmos.
Heba Kadry - for bringing the mixes to life thru mastering. Every single one is perfect. You are my favorite and I’m so lucky you were down to work on this.
Buddy Ross - for being down to write with me on yellow eyes and allowing me freedom to express. You have such a good heart and good ideas. let’s do more!
John Rooney- for being the coolest sweetest character and engineer w a producer mind & for holding me down.
Marao Refasco - your percussion brought a wholeness and an expansive feeling beyond my imagination.
Sally Gorski for your beautiful string playing ily
Blaque Dynamite, Aaron Dobos, Michael Deano, JustinTyson, Travis Sales, Austin Christy, Jacob Clements, Lauren Marquez.
Every time any of these people stepped into the studio, they service the song. All of these people are artists in their own right, gifted with empathy and creativity.” - source : Apple Music
