Who is Yoriyos? Son Of Famous Singer Cat Stevens

In this article, we will read about Yoriyos.  He is widely known as the son of the famous singer Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam).

Who Is Yoriyos?

The famous musician based in London,  England wanted to become a singer since childhood. Music was in his blood as his father and mother both are singers.

Yoriyos’ Early Life

He was born into a family of musicians in Nigeria on 1 April 1985. The name of his father is Cat Stevens,  a famous musician and the name of his mother is Fauzia Mubarak Ali, a professional singer.

He had an interest in music since his childhood and he was introduced to different genres like reggae, Afrobeat, Jazz, and hip-hop at a young age.  He began to perform in his hometown when he was only 12 years old.  After this, he began to write and compose songs by himself. He has given performances at multiple local venues and made collaborations with different artists from all over the world. 

Yoriyos’ Siblings

• Abd al-Ahad Islam
• Hasanah Islam
• Aminah Islam
• Asmaa Islam
• Maymanah Islam

Yoriyos’ Religion, Career, and Many More Facts

He was born into an Islamic family.  Let’s learn more about him in detail:

Musical Style of Yoriyos

He has a mixed reggae, Afrobeat, and hip-hop musical style along with influences from jazz, R&B, and soul. He generally utilizes a mixture of conventional African tools and contemporary electronic production strategies to make an extraordinary sound. He is also very good at writing songs. He generally concentrates on social and political problems.

Discography Of Yoriyos

To date, he has launched two albums named The Journey and The Return.  Each of the albums was praised for its extraordinary sound and quest for social and political problems. He has also launched various singles, Eps, and remixes and collaborated with different artists.

Live Performances of Yoriyos

He is famous for his engaging and energetic live concerts. He has given performances at various venues and festivals all across the world. He frequently calls for guest artists to share the stage with him. He has also worked in multiple radio shows and TV programs.

Awards & Achievements

He got nominations for various awards.  Moreover,  he has also bagged several awards including the BBC Radio 1xtra Best African Artist award and the Mobo Best African Artist award. A lot of magazines and newspapers like The Guardian, The Independent, and The Times have also featured him.

Affiliations Of Yoriyos

He has collaborations with different artists like Reggae legend Ziggy Marley, US soul singer John Legend,  and UK grime Mc Dizzee Rascal, etc.  He has also worked with various producers all over the world like UK-based producers,  Mark Ronson and Fraser T Smith, etc.

Charitable Works of Yoriyos

He is widely popular for his charitable works. He has served with different charities such as the Red Cross and Amnesty International. He was also engaged in academic endeavors like music workshops for young people in his hometown.

Yoriyos’ Innovations in Music

He is popular for his innovations in music. He has introduced various unique strategies for incorporating conventional African instruments with contemporary production methods. In this way, he was able to create a unique sound. He has also tried to fuse genres like incorporating reggae and hip-hop to make a unique style of music.

Remarkable Event Of Yoriyos

He was declared as part of the Glastonbury Festival Lineup in the UK in 2020. This is the first time that He performed at this festival. Moreover,  he is the first African artist to join and perform at the festival.  He sang a couple of his widely popular songs along with some new ones.

Facts About Yoriyos

He is a member of the UK Grime Scene,  a subgenre of hip-hop. He had collaborations with a lot of the biggest names in the scene like Dizzee Rascal, Wiley, and Skepta.

Conclusion about Yoriyos

We have tried to share almost all the information available about him.  We hope that you will love reading about this famous musician.