FAYIM is a singer-songwriter based in Berlin. His musical career began in his parents' living room, whose musical tastes and skills still influence him. His father was a musician himself and was known as Richie Askot in the reggae scene. FAYIM self-taught his way into bringing together influences from Pop, Soul, R&B, Gospel, and Jazz. FAYIM is able to process very personal topics, but also to empower his listeners throughout his music. By expressing and openly discussing his emotions and experiences, he follows one of his biggest inspirations, the Black artist and activist May Ayim. As a queer Black person in Germany, the autodidact has found his language in music and is already a known and highly appreciated singer in his scene. The singer has also published several singles in the last 4 years. Tracks, which he released with artists such as Roger Reckless, Camufingo, Shelly Phillips, etc., but also as a solo artist with his new single Du fehlst, where FAYIM processed the grief of his father’s early passing. His debut EP Fokus as well as two singles are set to be released in 2025 and position FAYIM in the centre of his own stories.
