[11] He gained international recognition after releasing his 2018 Congolese rumba-infused single "Katchua", which attained a gold record from SNEP and was subsequently featured in his 2019 debut studio album El Mayalove.

He was born into a well-known musical family; His father, Nico Nemiala, was a Congolese rumba artist who worked with Papa Wemba,[5][22] while his mother performed in a Catholic church choir.

[23][5][25] Ya Levis made his musical debut in 2009 with the dance troupe Les Étoiles d'Afrique alongside his brother, Olivier Dalwear.

"[8][9][10] Mokolo ya l'amour was a blend of zouk and Congolese rumba, and particularly struck a chord with female audiences through its romanticized portrayal of Valentine's Day in "Canœ kayak.

"[6][8][5] In April 2017, he made his first live television appearance with the song "On Récolte Ce Que L'on Sème" on the program Touche Pas à Mon Poste hosted by Cyril Hanouna.

[23] On 31 October 2018, Ya Levis released his Congolese rumba-inspired single "Katchua," which was co-produced by Mike Dallas and Chris Hamiwest through MCP Group.

[27][28][26] Sung in French and Lingala, the song's music video portrays Ya Levis' profound emotional bond and love for his partner despite any adversities they may face.

[35][36][37][38] Released by MCP Group, the album comprises 14 tracks, including his previous hit "Katchua",[39][40] and blends Congolese rumba, pop, and kizomba.

[56][57] He supported LCLM: Prélude with a gig in Montpellier in August 2021,[58] then held a sold-out concert at the Machine du Moulin Rouge in Paris[59] and a Valentine's Day event at Kin Plaza Arjaan by Rotana, produced by Wali Évent.

[71][72][59] Three months after dropping his breakthrough single "Takala", which gained major traction across social media platforms, Ya Levis premiered the remix on 5 May 2023.

[74] On 30-31 March 2024, he held a two-day concert at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi for the Raha Festival,[75][76][77] after which he featured on Gaz Mawete's track "K.O" from his self-titled EP, which went viral on TikTok.

Co-produced by Back 2 Bellum and Dalwear Music, it was distributed by Play Two, a subsidiary of the TF1 Group, and includes collaborations with Teni and Sidiki Diabaté.