# Pepe Kalle [Home](https://hit-masters.com/en) › [Pepe Kalle](https://hit-masters.com/en/artists/pepe-kalle-UC9D18-XZMvO4LSpqMX9WUuA) Pepe Kalle in HitMasters: 133 songs as collectible cards. Most popular: “Gérant”. 23 releases in the catalog. Free to collect as cards in HitMasters. | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tracks | 133 | | Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | | Genres | soukous | | YouTube Music subscribers | 104,000 | | YouTube Music | [https://music.youtube.com/channel/UC9D18-XZMvO4LSpqMX9WUuA](https://music.youtube.com/channel/UC9D18-XZMvO4LSpqMX9WUuA) | | Wikidata | [https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2325467](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2325467) | ## About Jean-Baptiste Kabasele Yampanya wa ba Mulanga, known professionally as Pépé Kallé, was a Congolese singer-songwriter, bandleader, and performer. Noted for his robust, throaty baritone voice, he was a significant figure in the evolution of soukous and was referred to by various nicknames, among them the "elephant of Zaire music", "La Bombe Atomique", and "the elephant of African music". Before entering the music industry professionally, he composed songs that he sold to various bands to finance his education while also participating in the group African Choc, alongside Papy Tex. His early recordings also brought him into contact with influential veterans such as Le Grand Kallé, whose work played an important role in shaping Congolese rumba and influenced Pépé Kallé's musical direction. Text: Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A9p%C3%A9\_Kall%C3%A9), CC BY-SA license. ## Most popular songs - [Gérant – Pepe Kalle (Gold Record)](https://hit-masters.com/en/tracks/pepe-kalle-gerant-8Rv27RMHoKw) - [Roger Milla – Pepe Kalle (B-Side)](https://hit-masters.com/en/tracks/pepe-kalle-roger-milla-TJek1SXEz_k) - [Mama leki ndaya – Pepe Kalle (B-Side)](https://hit-masters.com/en/tracks/pepe-kalle-mama-leki-ndaya-jmOhxrmPSTw) - [Divisé par deux – Pepe Kalle (B-Side)](https://hit-masters.com/en/tracks/pepe-kalle-divise-par-deux-TiX6ZGejvMY) - [Nina (feat. Nyboma) – Pepe Kalle (B-Side)](https://hit-masters.com/en/tracks/pepe-kalle-nina-feat-nyboma-6nzeiYGdWmk) - [Moyibi (feat. Nyboma) – Pepe Kalle (B-Side)](https://hit-masters.com/en/tracks/pepe-kalle-moyibi-feat-nyboma-yUagYzNgb3U) - [Don't Cry Dube – Pepe Kalle (B-Side)](https://hit-masters.com/en/tracks/pepe-kalle-dont-cry-dube-klNLrCYMZ1s) - [Shikamo seye – Pepe Kalle (B-Side)](https://hit-masters.com/en/tracks/pepe-kalle-shikamo-seye-25bYcSYqDPA) - [Amour perdu (feat. Nyboma) – Pepe Kalle (B-Side)](https://hit-masters.com/en/tracks/pepe-kalle-amour-perdu-feat-nyboma-1aFHHkLj-U0) - [Mabele riche – Pepe Kalle (B-Side)](https://hit-masters.com/en/tracks/pepe-kalle-mabele-riche-R3AHMdHP0TY) - [Zabolo – Pepe Kalle (B-Side)](https://hit-masters.com/en/tracks/pepe-kalle-zabolo-7ZvIZYmod8g) - [Monano – Pepe Kalle (B-Side)](https://hit-masters.com/en/tracks/pepe-kalle-monano-ER5tQIplSbw) ## Releases - [Divisé par deux (2017)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/pepe-kalle-divise-par-deux-MPREb_0yRx0kHgRjm) - [Merci maman (Tshakou songi songi) (2016)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/pepe-kalle-merci-maman-tshakou-songi-songi-MPREb_53Uy0taBk8b) - [Trahison Hadas - Le Plus Grands Succès De L'orchestre Empire Bakuba Et Pépé Kallé Kabasele Yampanya (2014)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/pepe-kalle-trahison-hadas-le-plus-grands-succes-de-MPREb_B6DlECkib3C) - [Zabolo (Les plus grands succès de l'orchestre Empire Bakuba) (2013)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/pepe-kalle-zabolo-les-plus-grands-succes-de-lorchestre-MPREb_EaSCQueNf7e) - [Kabambare (Empire Bakuba) (2013)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/pepe-kalle-kabambare-empire-bakuba-MPREb_N8TEzIkXhdV) - [Johnny (Bitoto) kabasele yampanya (2011)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/pepe-kalle-johnny-bitoto-kabasele-yampanya-MPREb_CtRLT5PqlLX) - [Merci Maman (2010)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/pepe-kalle-merci-maman-MPREb_6kDy8JiZUiR) - [Nalilia Faina (2010)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/pepe-kalle-nalilia-faina-MPREb_RqKcLtoccxc) - [Kanda Ya Nini? (2010)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/pepe-kalle-kanda-ya-nini-MPREb_cioQlqkb6Wq) - [Empire Bakuba - Bombe atomique (Afro-Rythmes présente) (2009)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/pepe-kalle-empire-bakuba-bombe-atomique-afro-rythmes-MPREb_oDb8ofYHaLr) - [Gardez Votre Souffle (2007)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/pepe-kalle-gardez-votre-souffle-MPREb_IPRqcQbQK2z) - [Pon Moun Paka Bougé (Afro-Rythmes présente) (2007)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/pepe-kalle-pon-moun-paka-bouge-afro-rythmes-presente-MPREb_LnijKKAxXYO) - [Cé Chalè Carnaval (Afro-Rythmes présente) (2007)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/pepe-kalle-ce-chale-carnaval-afro-rythmes-presente-MPREb_vtGqXHDusvK) - [Les étoiles du Zaïre: Hommage à Emoro (1999)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/pepe-kalle-les-etoiles-du-zaire-hommage-a-emoro-MPREb_0iG6oCEsa6C) - [Cocktail (1998)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/pepe-kalle-cocktail-MPREb_OM8gBWu4phX) - [Loin des yeux (Dieu seul sait) (1997)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/pepe-kalle-loin-des-yeux-dieu-seul-sait-MPREb_OhCEu6eS246) - [Gérant (1992)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/pepe-kalle-gerant-MPREb_R3JzVJ25XCP) - [Liya liya faina (1990)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/pepe-kalle-liya-liya-faina-MPREb_RDBbD9ZHiSG) - [L'argent Ne Fait Pas Le Bonheur (1988)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/pepe-kalle-largent-ne-fait-pas-le-bonheur-MPREb_GJlDf8nCFum) - [Moyibi (feat. Nyboma) (1988)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/pepe-kalle-moyibi-feat-nyboma-MPREb_ImnetGDr0tW) - [Soucis Ya Likinga (1986)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/pepe-kalle-soucis-ya-likinga-MPREb_Ky2lxV9y41O) - [Empire Bakuba (1986)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/pepe-kalle-empire-bakuba-MPREb_LAmWQt5KtYB) - [Les étoiles du Zaïre: Hommage à Emoro (feat. Nyboma & Bopol Mansiamina) (1970)](https://hit-masters.com/en/albums/pepe-kalle-les-etoiles-du-zaire-hommage-a-emoro-feat-nyboma-MPREb_4pqjiuwmA5j) ## Similar artists - [Madilu System](https://hit-masters.com/en/artists/madilu-system-UCLIrUpKabQOT9SC1VtQC8tg) - [Mbilia Bel](https://hit-masters.com/en/artists/mbilia-bel-UCA_IBD62N2DCEA1m163wxtQ) - [Nyboma](https://hit-masters.com/en/artists/nyboma-UC-eUXRuxhM2l8n7jjZOlJAg) --- Songs, cover art and plays: YouTube Music. HitMasters, the music trading card game.