Galbi, Sami
Ylh Bye Bye
With 'Ylh Bye Bye,' Swiss-Moroccan producer Sami Galbi delivers a raw and electrifying debut album after the succes of his first single 'Dakchi Hani'/'Rruina.' Merging North African folk, chaâbi, and trap with forward-thinking electronic club music, his punk energy and DIY ethos stem from years immersed in Lausanne's underground squat scene, shaping a sound that's both deeply personal and politically charged. Driven by infectious North African melodic loops, heavy basslines, and percussive textures - blending bendir drums, karkabas, and analog synths - 'Ylh Bye Bye' pulses with urgency. From high-energy dancefloor anthems to dreamy acid pop ballads, the album explores themes of migration, identity, and belonging. Galbi's Arabic vocals oscillate between auto-tuned harmonies and spoken word, capturing the tensions of diaspora life. Recorded between Switzerland and Morocco, the album's title - meaning "Let's Go" or "See You" in regional slang - reflects the artist's nomadic journey, from a DIY studio in a van to a transformative creative residency in Casablanca. It's a work of constant movement, embodying both departure and return.