Iss 814
Originally from Baye Laye (Guédiawaye), a suburb of Dakar (Senegal), Ismaela
Talla (aka Iss 814) was immersed in the world of music from an early age, thanks
to his older brothers who were members of the group African Black Roots, later
renamed Bat'Haillons Blin-D. He grew up obsessed with following in their
footsteps, and learned to play music on his own. A law graduate from Dakar's
Cheikh Anta Diop University, he eventually decided to devote himself to his
career as a beatmaker, combining technical and artistic aspects. In 2014, he
launched the 814 Prod collective, which brings...
