Ylan Bel was born and raised in Nice (Alpes-Maritimes) as the eldest of five siblings.

From an early age, he developed a passion for music, inspired by listening to iconic artists from both French and international music scenes.

Ylan’s musical tastes are eclectic, ranging from R&B and soul to French and international pop music. His major influences include artists such as Sam Smith, Teddy Swims, Daniel Levi, Jean-Jacques Goldman, Patrick Fiori, and Slimane.