Artist page · 06/07/2026
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3 LPs on Elektra France, including 2024's FORMULE 7 and 2021 original pressing of TOKOOOS II at €18.95.
Fally Ipupa started his musical career in Kinshasa's early 1990s music scene, progressing through local groups before joining the prominent Quartier Latin orchestra. He gained recognition with hits like "Éternellement," "Kokokoko," and "Pharmacien," evolving Afrobeat and soukous styles into contemporary pop. His vinyl catalog includes key releases on Elektra France, with original French LP pressings available from 2021 and 2024.
Collectors can explore a diverse range of his works spanning three LPs on vinyl, reflecting his ongoing influence in Afrobeat and pop genres. His albums often feature extensive tracklists blending African musical traditions with modern sounds, appealing to audiophiles and collectors alike.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Elektra France · 2026
Elektra France · 2022
Elektra France · 2020
Elektra France · 2017
Obouo Music · 2013
Obouo Productions · 2010
Obouo Music · 2009
Obouo Music · 2006Playlist
The tracks that sum up Fally Ipupa's career.
The essentials
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Latest vinyl album featuring 31 tracks blending African rhythms with modern pop, released by Elektra France in 2024.
Second major Afrobeat LP with 22 tracks, issued on Elektra France in original 2021 French pressing, priced around €18.95.
Forthcoming vinyl album released by Elektra France with 21 tracks, mixing Afrobeat, contemporary R&B, and pop influences.
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Collectors
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"Fally waited his chance in Quartier Latin among stars Suzuki 4x4, Modogo Abaramoua, and Sam Tshintu, stepping into the spotlight as they left."— Career summary
Fally Ipupa was born on December 14, 1977, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, grounding his music in Congolese cultural roots.
He began his musical career as a student playing in small groups like New City and Nouvelle Alliance in Kinshasa in the early 1990s before joining the Talents Latens group.
Fally gained wider exposure by joining the Quartier Latin orchestra led by Koffi Olomide in the 2000s, eventually contributing songs to major albums such as "Force de frappe."
The 2021 LP pressing of TOKOOOS II was released in France on Elektra France (catno 0190295181567), still sought after by collectors with prices around €18.95.
FORMULE 7 arrived as a double LP in 2024, pressed in France by Elektra France (catno 5021732531049), showcasing an extensive tracklist of 31 songs blending afrobeat and pop elements.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Fally Ipupa is a singer, songwriter, dancer, and producer from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, known for his Afrobeat and pop music.
His music blends Afrobeat, pop, soukous, and African rhythms, creating a contemporary fusion of styles.
FORMULE 7 (2024), TOKOOOS II (2021), and the upcoming XX (2026) are available in vinyl LP format.
His vinyls are pressed mainly in France under the Elektra France label, available through collectors and specialty stores.
Yes, FORMULE 7 and TOKOOOS II had original French LP pressings released in 2024 and 2021 respectively.
FORMULE 7 vinyl features 31 tracks spread across a double LP release.
Popular tracks include "Bad Boy (feat. Aya Nakamura)," "Jam," "Kiname (feat. Booba)," and "Likolo (feat. Ninho)."
He is known to be an ambassador of UNICEF, supporting humanitarian causes.
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