Yebba

Yebba is the stage name of Abbey Smith, an American singer and songwriter born in West Memphis, Arkansas, and raised partly in the church, where she absorbed the gospel and soul phrasing that still defines her voice. She first drew wide attention through television performances and open-mic clips before releasing her debut single «Evergreen», co-written with Jin Jin, which showcased her raw, emotionally direct delivery.

Her profile rose considerably through high-profile collaborations: she appeared on Sam Smith’s «No Peace» from The Thrill of It All, co-wrote and sang on Ed Sheeran’s «Best Part of Me», and contributed an interlude to Drake’s Certified Lover Boy. These features placed her among the most sought-after vocalists in contemporary R&B and pop circles, admired for a technique that blends restraint with sudden bursts of power.

Musically, Yebba sits at the crossroads of R&B, soul, and singer-songwriter pop, favoring stark arrangements that leave room for her voice. Songs such as «My Mind», «Distance», and «Louie Bag» reflect a songwriting style rooted in vulnerability and personal loss, marking her as one of the more distinctive vocal talents to emerge from the 2010s R&B scene.