Yav, originally from Congo, is a singer and songwriter, producer, movement artist and model.

Throughout the years Yav has worked as a dancer with various choreographers in the contemporary dance field.

Mid-2018 he started his career as a choreographer.

YAV was featured as an artist for VOGUE, NL, I-D, GLAMCULT and NUMERO NETHERLANDS.

In 2020 he was mentioned in the 'NRC TOP 101 LIST' upcoming talent in the category Dance.

Since mid-21 Yav started composing his own music for his own projects.

Yav worked as a model with brands like Armani and Marc Jacobs.

He also took part in BLACK IS KING, a film by Beyonce, as choreographer and dancer.

Yav also worked as a movement director for Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and Daily Paper.

August '21 he premiered his latest performance work Movements of Soul. The work got selected for AEROWAVES '24

Februari '24 YAV launched his first single WHY

On 22nd of March YAV launched his EP ERUPTION