Tam Sir, full name Tam Sir Junior Yihué, is an Ivorian artist, composer and arranger born on June 16, 1999 in Côte d'Ivoire, with Cameroonian and Senegalese origins . He began his musical career in 2013 as a rapper, creating the instrumentals for his tracks himself . Over time, he developed a passion for production and arranging, becoming one of the most prominent beatmakers on the Ivorian music scene. <https://www.linfodrome.com/culture/94464-musique-7-choses-a-savoir-sur-tamsir-l-auteur-du-coup-du-marteau-qui-a-surpasse-l-hymne-officiel-de-la-can-2023?utm_source=chatgpt.com>His collaboration with rapper Didi B, notably on the track "Mojaveli" in 2018, propelled him to the forefront of the music scene . In 2022, their track "En haut", featuring JR Lamelo, was a resounding success, racking up millions of listens . Tam Sir also worked with renowned artists such as DJ Arafat, Josey, Roseline Layo and Kerozen. In December 2023, he released the single "Coup du Marteau", which quickly became a phenomenon in Côte d'Ivoire and beyond. Adopted as the unofficial anthem of the 2023 African Cup of Nations, the track surpassed 20 million views on YouTube in just a few weeks. In recognition of his impact on African music, Tam Sir was honored in 2024 as a Chevalier de l'ordre national ivoirien and received the Kundé for best West African artist. These distinctions underline his central role in the region's musical landscape.