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Bouyon artist

Aknose

Aknose (Gaël) is a central voice of the New Bouyon Wave, from Les Abymes in Guadeloupe. He moved from dancehall to Bouyon through his cousin Vador and a conceptual click — framing Bouyon as the Caribbean equivalent of Ibiza-style techno (same BPM, same cardio) — federating the scene from the MJC des Abymes, where several hits of the new generation are composed.

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Role
Bouyon artist
Origin
Les Abymes, Guadeloupe
Period
2013→2026
Genres
Bouyon · New Bouyon Wave
Territories
Guadeloupe · France

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Why this profile matters

Cousin of Vador (one of the historical brokers of Bouyon to Guadeloupe), Aknose moved from dancehall to Bouyon through a conceptual click — framing Bouyon as the Caribbean equivalent of Ibiza-style techno (same BPM, same cardio): "Bouyon is Caribbean techno." His path runs through the MJC des Abymes where he met 1T1 (him at judo, 1T1 at basketball) and where the Abymes mayor made a music studio available. His Skyrock 2026 appearance with Theodora marks the first major mainstream French exposure of contemporary Bouyon Gwada.

Verified timeline

  1. Starts singing (privately) — major dancehall reference Vybz Kartel (signature tattoo).

  2. First public release of tracks, still in a dancehall framework.

  3. Release of "Doctorat" — first track identified in his catalogue.

  4. Earns CAP cuisine, worked at L'Arawak (Gosier hotel kitchen) before music.

  5. Switch from dancehall to Bouyon via his cousin Vador and a conceptual click — framing Bouyon as the Caribbean equivalent of Ibiza-style techno (same BPM, same cardio): "Bouyon is Caribbean techno." First Bouyon single "Gros Coque" released at the same time as 1T1's first show.

  6. New Bouyon Wave #1 places him inside a team of young voices linked by TIITII NBA, Nils, DJ Softee and Theomaa.

  7. Participates in the One Riddim projects Keneth Riddim and Zézé Riddim, foundational collective matrices of the 1T1 collective before the September 2023 New Bouyon Wave crystallization.

  8. First documented direct interview — Loxymore at Karukera One Love Festival (April 2024). Release of "Minimum" (first official clip).

  9. Discography research ties him to the Warm Up flow and fast Bouyon Gwada releases.

  10. Skyrock appearance with Theodora — first major French mainstream exposure of contemporary Bouyon Gwada. "Push / Pouché" written two days before the show. "Bonne Humeur" (~Jan 9) then "Macha" (collab MJ × Skycee) released.

Tracks / markers

2026

Pink Pink

feat. DJ Steri and Bigg Frankii

2026

Célibataire

with Magistral Beats and N'Ken

2026

Va Dire Ça

with Lov'nee · produced by Lijay

2023

New Bouyon Wave #1

with DJ Softee, Nils, Theomaa, TIITII NBA

2024

Bad Mood

New Bouyon Wave axis

2026

Move

with 1T1, LeJuh, Qwann, Theomaa, YSN

2025

FREESTYLE TRINI 2

with 1T1, DJ Softee, Nils, TIITII NBA

2024

Gwadloup cho

with Kevni, LaRose

2025

La Manigance

with Le Jèm'ss, YSN

2023

You know

with LeJuh, Nils

2024

Kak up

with Gwada G

2024

Kalollipop

with Jixels

2023

KKM

with DJ Luchshiy

2024

Lè an pa siw ou si mwen

with LaRose

2024

Manawa

with YSN

2025

Matcha

with YSN

2025

Palabras

with YSN

2024

Bidiba Bidibou

with 1T1, Softee

2024

Mas La Rivé

with 1T1, Theomaa, DJ Softee, DJ TKrys, Bismok, Jicypie, DJ Kylled, LeJuh

2023

Keneth Riddim

with 1T1, TIITII NBA, DJ Softee, Theomaa, Nils, Le Juh — 4 distinct tracks (One Riddim collective)

2023

Zézé Riddim

with 1T1, TIITII NBA, DJ Softee, Theomaa, Nils, Le Juh — 4 distinct tracks (One Riddim collective)

2023

Bad Girl

with Nils — track 3/4 of the Zézé Riddim (1T1 production)

Same movement

TIITII NBA rides the same wave. His current single is out.

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Sourced musical collaborations

2025

La Manigance

YSN

2024

Lè an pa siw ou si mwen

LaRose

2024

Manawa

YSN

2025

Matcha

YSN

2025

Palabras

YSN

Related chapters

La TraverséeNew Bouyon WaveLe Crossover Mondial

Frequently asked questions

Where is Aknose from?

Aknose is from Les Abymes, Guadeloupe.

Sources

  1. Deezer — Pink Pink (17 juin 2026)

    https://www.deezer.com/us/track/4052849971
  2. YouTube — Célibataire (clip officiel, 5 juin 2026)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvCeV3eQkek
  3. YouTube — Va Dire Ça (clip officiel, mai 2026)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Nsd3QB1Lhs
  4. Instagram — Aknose (@aknose)

    Official Instagram account.

    https://www.instagram.com/aknose/
  5. PepseeActus — Aknose

    https://pepseeactus.com/artist/aknose/
  6. Booska-P — Bouyon to di world

    https://www.booska-p.com/musique/bouyon-to-di-world-comment-le-genre-a-conquis-le-monde/
  7. YouTube — Sweet Times With Daryna — interview Aknose / Gaël

    Long (cocktail) interview published 3 January 2026 — reveals birth name Gaël, origin Les Abymes (97139), CAP cuisine at L'Arawak, judo at the MJC Abymes, cousin Vador, Bouyon / Ibiza-techno analogy, Doctorat / Ding Dong / Manawa catalogue, and a personal reading grid of the new Bouyon gen.

    https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Sweet+Times+With+Daryna+Aknose
  8. France-Antilles — Karukera Festival post-Skyrock (Aknose)

    2026 press interview after Skyrock with Theodora — reveals the 2009 "blackout" (Bouyon banned in Guadeloupe "too trash"), positions Skyrock as first major French mainstream exposure of contemporary Bouyon Gwada, mentions "Push / Pouché" written two days before the show.

    https://www.francearchives.fr/fr/agent/070824961
  9. YouTube — Loxymore — Aknose au Karukera One Love Festival

    First documented direct interview (2 April 2024) — Aknose at festival, first references to the 2024 cycle (Minimum, Manawa).

    https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Loxymore+Aknose+Karukera
  10. Shazam — 1T1, Bidiba Bidibou (feat. Aknose & Softee)

    https://www.shazam.com/song/1690645326/bidiba-bidibou-feat-aknose-and-softee
  11. Spotify — 1T1, Bidiba Bidibou (single)

    https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/album/49bEKFjRinkXO75QgdR9Aw
  12. Spotify — Mas La Rivé (1T1, Theomaa, Aknose, DJ Softee, DJ TKrys, Bismok, Jicypie, DJ Kylled, LeJuh)

    https://open.spotify.com/track/6dFvIv0cn6LmcO3MZhjWCw
  13. Loxymore TV — Interview 1T1, Paris La Place (6 décembre 2024)

    Shorty/Loxymore interview where 1T1 cites Keneth Riddim and Zézé Riddim as foundational collective projects.

    https://www.youtube.com/@LoxymoreTV

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