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Damso Releases BĒYĀH and Announces His Exit from Music

The Belgian rapper uses BĒYĀH to address past feuds, recount personal struggles, embrace spiritual renewal, signal a planned departure from the spotlight.

Overview

  • Damso released BĒYĀH on May 30, pledging it as his final album to conclude a decade-long career that began with Batterie faible.
  • Across 15 tracks, he delves into formative experiences from his childhood in Kinshasa to years of exile and hardship.
  • The opening track “Impardonnable” features direct criticism of Booba, bringing their longstanding conflict into sharp relief.
  • Themes of love and intimacy feature prominently in songs like “YA TENGO SENTIMIENTOS,” while references to faith signal a turn toward spiritual reflection.
  • In the “Impardonnable” video, Damso burns his gold records and declares “J’peux partir en paix” as he prepares to turn away from the music scene.