KUNDE

Kunde (Joram Kunde Boumkwo) is a Belgian-Cameroonian rapper, producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist. On March 6 2026 he released Late Bloomer, a full LP on W.E.R.F. Records. With Late Bloomer, Kunde delivers a personal, socially charged album that pays tribute to his mother while reflecting on the human condition. Recorded live with his band, the album blends jazz, R&B, hip-hop, samba and psychedelic rock, featuring Helena Casella, Fred Gata, OKON and Tennishu (Butcher Brown, US). Exclusive download link to Late Bloomer.

WORDPLAY MAGAZINE (UK) "More than a standard single, “Shades of Navy” feels like a small, blue tinted universe, an atmosphere rather than a moment, inviting listeners to sink inward and breathe" STEREOFOX (DE) "This one sounded like a sweet, hazy dream to me" DANSENDE BEREN (BE) "Zwevend tussen dagdroom en vertraagde realiteit vol grooves” 

Late Bloomer forms a diptych wis his previous album Dandelion (W.E.R.F. Records, Feb 9, 2024).

DANDELION (2024, W.E.R.F. Records) In this introspective concept album he uses storytelling, rap, spoken word and field recordings of his trip to delve into the complexity of his Afropean identity, intergenerational trauma, toxic masculinity and neocolonialism. His razor sharp and poignant narrations are counterbalanced by the soothing and soulful sonic textures with influences ranging from hip hop and jazz fusion to electronic afrobeats and spoken word, with touches from neo soul and bossa nova.

All tracks were composed, recorded and produced by Kunde, with contributions from Susobrino (BAD MAN) and Helena Casella (You Should Know), and Creo Cristoria on the saxophone (Twenty, Everytime, Ancêtres and You Should Know) and Pieter Vanoverberghe on the drums (Unwanted Flower and Blowing in The Wind).

Like the little bud of the dandelion that is blowing through the winds of time, Kunde invites you to join him on his journey, looking for a place to call home.

Music Video's

Twenty (2023)

Early 2020, Kunde travels to his father’s birthplace of Cameroon for the first time in two decades. Only a few months later, the worldwide Black Lives Matter demonstrations followed. Twenty is a personal musical reflection on these intertwined events and released on November 3, 2023.

'CRY' (2024)

In CRY Kunde explores the emotional landscape as the grandson of a Cameroonian independence activist, offering a firsthand account of the interplay between intergenerational trauma and toxic masculinity. A pivotal track from his upcoming album Dandelion, CRY is a powerful journey of struggle and healing. Infused with jazz chords, an energizing stepper beat, and a storytelling rap style, he carries you through the depths of this sincere story.

Live Video's

You Should Know (feat. Helena Casella)

Twenty

Downstream (Live at VK)

Taste of Dawn (Looping Sessions)

LIVE BAND

Kunde is known for his vibrant and energetic performances on stage. He is surrounded by a broad cast of talented musicians that make up his different live formations. His main formation consists of Gaspard Loncke (Youssef Swatt's, COLT), Léa Kadian (Roméo Elvis, Niveau 4, Aprile, Oriana Ikomo), Maurice De Clerck (2times nothing, GLASSHELDER), Peter Lesage (Ertebrekers, Gabriel Rios).

Press

Zo worden er in België geen dozijn gemaakt - Knack Focus ***

Als volledig autodidact creëerde hij zijn unieke sound die doet denken aan artiesten als Anderson .Paak, Patrice Rushen, Quincy Jones, Fela Kuti en Kendrick Lamar - Frontview Magazine

Kunde at Time out Radio 1

Previous releases

Meanwhile ( San-kofa Rhythm Records, 2021)

From Roots to Fruits (Mellow Minds, 2018)

Other Video's

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Contact: kundebeats@gmail.com

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