In 2016, when Yebba was on the verge of a viral breakthrough on YouTube, the Arkansas singer-songwriter lost her mother, Dawn, to suicide. A preacher's daughter who sang from a young age in the church, Yebba had dropped out of college, and moved to New York in pursuit of a music career.
Why did Yebba change her name?
Three weeks after the SoFar show, one that would set her professional career in motion, Smith's mother tragically took her own life in her family's West Memphis home. In the aftermath, Abbey changed her name to Yebba (i.e., Abbey spelled backwards, one of her mom's nicknames for her).
What is Yebba's real name?
Abigail Elizabeth Smith
How old is Yebba?
27 years
Who produced Yebba's album?
Mark Ronson
Does Yebba write her own songs?
“In my head I wish I was a rapper, but really I just write folk songs,” she said. Yebba was born Abbey Smith in West Memphis, Ark. But just a few weeks after the SoFar show, Yebba's mother died by suicide.Sep 9, 2021
Did Yebbas mom commit suicide?
Yebba has been an outspoken advocate for mental health awareness and support. Her mother died by suicide about a week after Yebba sang her first original song, causing "My Mind" to take on new meaning representing mental health. In memory of her mother, Yebba gave the song away free through her website.
Is Yebba going to release an album?
Dawn
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How did Yebba get famous?
The singer first gained recognition in September 2016, when her captivating performance of the song “My Mind” at a Sofar Sounds presentation went viral on YouTube. The attention was enough to jumpstart Yebba's career—but then, just weeks later, Yebba's mother, Dawn, died by suicide.
Who produced Yebbas album?
Yebba albums. Albums produced by Kaytranada. Albums produced by Thomas Brenneck.