Draft:Talent Latent

Talent Latent, also simply known as Latent, was a Congolese rumba band from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), that gained popularity in the 1990s.

Band's history
Talent Latent was formed by Mosain Malanda and Faustin Djata, who were not musicians by profession. Although the precise year of the band's inception is unclear, Syllart Records, a French label that specializes in African and Afro-Latin music, claims that the band emerged in the late 1990s and experienced some success between 1997 and 1999. The name, Talent Latent, suggests that its members harbor undiscovered abilities. The band featured the Congolese rumba singer Fally Ipupa, and his longtime associates Atele Kunianga, Lisimo Gentamicine, Cellulaire Yankobo, Pitshou Luzolo, and the soloist and guitarist, Papillion.

Breakthrough
In 1999, Talent Latent achieved their breakthrough with the release of their debut album, La Nouvelle Vague, meaning "the new wave." Produced by Syllart Records, La Nouvelle Vague consisted of 10 tracks and was subtitled A l'œuvre on connait l'artiste, denoting that a genuine artist is recognized by their work. The album swiftly garnered attention, propelling Talent Latent into the spotlight. Notable singles from the album include "Face B (Sylvie Demba)," which exemplifies one of the group's triumphs, and "Otwa," the shortest track, featuring acoustic guitar and female vocals alongside the band's regular vocalists.

Following the success of A l'œuvre on connait l'artiste, Talent Latent appeared poised for further acclaim with a second album in the works. However, fate intervened when several key members departed to establish Quartier Latin Académia in Paris, ultimately resulting in the gradual dissolution of Talent Latent.