Bremen-based Trinidadian singer-songwriter Sibb (born Kamau Romano) is carving a unique space in contemporary pop, blending a featherlight falsetto with magnetic stage presence. While his sonic palette draws comparisons to the avant-garde textures of FKA Twigs and the melodic vulnerability of Conan Gray, Sibb’s core mission is deeply communal. He seeks to preserve and immortalise the lived experiences of the communities he encounters, turning real-world connections into high-concept, polished art.

His debut EP, Delusion, serves as a sophisticated introduction to his “genre-clash” philosophy. Across its tracks, he weaves together elements of alt-R&B, neo-soul, and deep house, creating a 25-minute journey that feels both intimate and expansive. 

The Journey 

Sibb’s path to music was a deliberate pivot from a high-level academic background in engineering. While his analytical roots provided a foundation for the business of art, his heart remained in performance. His start was sparked by a university talent competition in Trinidad, which led to a pivotal mentorship with renowned jazz musician Vaughnnette Bigford. “Without her, I wouldn’t have done it,” Sibb recalls. “She helped me see that this wasn’t just a passion—it could be a career.” 

Refining his craft in local studios and an early appearance at Kaiso Blues Café, Sibb quickly transitioned from participant to architect of his local scene. He began hosting his own “writers’ open mic” sessions at Opa Lounge—a collaborative space where songwriters performed unreleased material for peer critique and development. It was during this period of community building and self-reflection that he adopted the stage name Sibb—an acronym for “simple black boy”—as a deliberate artistic statement on identity.
This identity was launched into the public consciousness with his debut single, “Mine,” a track that caught immediate media attention and led to national television appearances just as he was preparing to relocate to Germany.

Aesthetic & Sound 

Sibb’s music explores the extremes of human emotion—love, lust, and loss—often dissected through the lens of hyper-romanticism. On stage, he translates these themes into a visual spectacle. Drawing inspiration from icons like Lady Gaga, and Janelle Monáe, his performances are a cross-section of pop finesse and theatrical costume design.

A standout moment on the Delusion EP is the nu-disco duet “Glee” featuring Emery Guise. The track exemplifies Sibb’s ability to hide devious, spiteful narratives underneath a mask of pop bubbliness. For Sibb, the visual and the sonic are inseparable: he uses white as a primary canvas for his aesthetic, removing colour context to allow the emotional fluidity of the lighting and music to take centre stage. 

With fresh demos currently in development and a clear vision for his visual evolution, Sibb is establishing himself as a vital new voice in the alt-pop landscape—one where simplicity is relative, but following the heart is absolute.