After retiring from tennis, Noah began his recording career in 1990 with the single Saga Africa. In 1991, he released his first LP, Black et What, which featured lyrics in French, English and Cameroonian and featured guest contributions from Manu Dibango and Idrissa Diop. The album proved to be a huge commercial disappointment. Only in 2000 did Noah finally issue his third LP, a self-titled effort infused with the music and culture of his African heritage. Dubbed Afro-reggae by the singer himself, his new sound revitalized his chart stature and the single Les Lionnes rocketed to number one. Its half-live/half-studio follow-up, Métisse(s), highlighted by a duet with reggae icon Jimmy Cliff, came about two years later. His son is professional basketball player Joakim Noah.