Elijah Waters

At Rotterdam's West-Blaak skatepark, Elijah Waters—born Yannick Witvoet—found music as a lifeline amid the scrape of decks. Inspired by legends like A Tribe Called Quest, Nina Simone, and Bob Dylan, he’s a self-taught artist blending hip-hop, R&B, folk, and experimental sounds into a grand yet approachable soundscape marked by introspective lyricism. Drawn to uncover beauty in darkness, Elijah offers listeners a fearless, honest look into his world.

Since 2019, Elijah has redefined alternative soul and reshaped R&B. With the viral COLORS performance of his standout track “Lose Control” and two acclaimed albums—A Sunday Kinda Love (2019) and Mother, I’m Not Here (2023)—he’s carved an intimate yet expansive space, reaching over 15 million streams by 25.

Moving to London in 2023 inspired Elijah to evolve his R&B roots into a genre-blending style he calls "New Blues." His recent single “Bobby,” released on June 20, 2024, reveals this shift, with Notion Magazine calling it “reflective melancholia.”

Collaborating with close-knit friends and visionary artists like Jeshi, Fred Wave, Rian Brazil, and Jopie, Elijah’s work is a “family business,” rooted in shared experience and authenticity. Aiming to inspire and heal, he creates a communal space where vulnerability becomes strength, transforming survival into art.