IYAMAH

IYAMAH is a British singer-songwriter whose music brings together soul, R&B, reggae and hip-hop in a distinctive style she describes as “Rootsy Soul”. Born Sophie Bond and raised in Brighton, she grew up surrounded by the sounds of reggae, African percussion and soul music, influences that continue to shape her artistic identity. With a warm, expressive voice and an instinctive approach to melody and storytelling, IYAMAH creates music that feels both deeply personal and rhythmically adventurous. Her collaboration with Vokall Records and Dutch producer Alexander IV brings these qualities together in a meeting of contemporary neo-soul and feel-good production.

IYAMAH began writing songs at the piano as a teenager, using music as a way to explore her thoughts, experiences and identity. Inspired by artists including Alicia Keys, Jill Scott, India.Arie and Erykah Badu, she developed a sound that combines the emotional depth of classic soul with the rhythmic influences of hip-hop and reggae. After moving to London to study songwriting at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, where she received a scholarship for her vocal ability, she began developing her career as an independent artist. Her debut single, “Cryptic Love”, introduced her distinctive vocal style and established the foundations of her musical direction.

Her career has taken her from intimate London venues to major festival stages. IYAMAH has performed at Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds, Cross The Tracks and Lost Village, and has been selected to tour alongside artists including Mahalia and Masego. She has also collaborated with producers and electronic music artists such as My Nu Leng, DJ Zinc, Pola & Bryson and DJ Marky, demonstrating her versatility across soul, R&B and drum and bass. Her appearance on My Nu Leng’s “Senses” brought her voice to a wider dance music audience, while her solo work has received support from BBC Radio 1, BBC 1Xtra and influential music platforms. With more than 35 million streams reported across her catalogue, IYAMAH has established an international following.

IYAMAH's connection with Vokall Records began with “About Us”, her collaboration with Dutch producer Alexander IV, released in 2026. Created during a songwriting session in London, the track blends warm, retro-inspired grooves with soulful vocal elements and relaxed, melodic production. IYAMAH's voice gives the song its emotional character, while Alexander IV's production creates an inviting atmosphere that sits comfortably between neo-soul, R&B and laid-back electronic music. The release is a natural fit for Vokall's catalogue, bringing together two artists from different scenes through a shared appreciation for soulful, feel-good music.