Mitchum Yacoub is an Egyptian-American producer, multi-instrumentalist, and DJ living in San Diego, CA. His sound is a vibrant stirring of rhythm and melody informed by global roots music; Strong, repetitive grooves layered with Afro-Latin percussion and bold horn lines that call all dancers to the floor. His band has shared stages with roots music heavies like Tinariwen, The Wailers, Antibalas, Jungle Fire, Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto, and Thievery Corporation. They supported Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 for six shows across the U.S., where Yacoub also traded on percussion and drum kit for Kuti's band: Egypt 80 (formerly of Fela Kuti). His debut album, Living High in the Brass Empire, garnered attention from KEXP, BBC6 and KCRW, placing “Los Muñequitos” in Jeremy Sole’s Top 10 songs of 2024. With a new record slated for Spring 2026 and touring on the horizon, the anticipation continues to build.