Richard also remains a true culmination of this line of musicians which arose in the context of the turmoil and tonal prospecting of the 1980s and 1990s; which were decisive in its emergence. And whose trial and error he experienced as a privileged witness. For having grown up in a climate infatuated with tonal vibrations and lyricism. And to be able to perform as a child with dad. Which assured of the possibilities of his offspring gives him a keyboard at the age of nine. In addition to having for consanguineous a certain cousin by the name of Alan Cavé, already a full-fledged star of this time; which inspired him to further adventures. In fact, from an entourage that allows him to begin fruitful initiations on keyboards and other instruments. As well as a vocal flair which allows him to explore so many multidirectional approaches.
This is how in the fray, his talents as an arranger and as a budding composer asserted themselves. Until being able to be a member of the rap-kreyol group“King Posse”, for which he signed several pieces. As well as in his collaborations with “Papash”, and the “K’Dans” which are among the first groups to take advantage of his creativity. Already proving its potentiality and versatility. And, it is within the second that he found two partners of choice, themselves beginners: Carlo Vieux and Mickael Guirand, with whom he wants to count and make profitable his artistic capacities for the years to come. Indeed, it is in New York that RC will position itself at the beginning of this millennium; flanked by his two partners who, like him, are also invested with a coupled agenda of student (he studied administration) and itinerant musician.
By tripling efforts and innovations, with a view to a new musical expedition, adorned at the same time with invariable ingredients, while inserting alterable data for a libretto with a new air. Supported in this sense by the tenors of the group “Zin”; in this case: Alex Abellard, Edy Saint-Vil and cousin Alan Cavé, who gave them the necessary tools and an accommodating environment to apply the standards of the trade. Including recording studio and other devices to fuel their inventiveness. In addition to their own audience which served as a pedestal in providing a prologue for the “Zin”. Without knowing that a transfer of post with witness was taking place in a calm way. It is therefore in the very bosom of Alex’s gang that the “CaRiMi” arose; jostling his predecessors in their own base. Thus sounding the death knell for “Zin”.
IT IS THEREFORE IN THE VERY BOSOM OF ALEX’S GANG THAT THE “CARIMI” AROSE; JOSTLING HIS PREDECESSORS IN THEIR OWN BASE.
In any case, it is on hats that Richard made his debut with the “CaRiMi” whose Ri du Richard connected to the Ca de Carlo and Mi from Mickael resulted in this name. Which he is in the oven and in the mill; concocting musical elaborations in tandem with Carlo. And taking part in all the details as conductor, arranger and the most prolific composer of the ensemble who showed the color from the introductory work : ” Bang bang … ”, putting his imprints in the pieces: apiye, player, w’anraje, i wanna be etc. As well as the hit “Ayiti…” (bang bang), which is the group’s first success. Recurrent in: ” Nasty biznis ”,their second opus, delivering: pitit sa a, kidnapping, bò kote w, long distance, go home and, singing por favor with his delectable throat, like the whispering breeze.
In the third production : ” Are you ready? ” , He also shows us: sak fèt nan CaRimi?, Se lam pwale, ban m pèmisyon, m pa macho, as well as first time which he embellishes with his sensory vocalizations. Imposing as a matrix force of the “CaRiMi” which took center stage with Carlo the conveyor, Mickael the galvanizer and Richard the timer. The one who takes care of the grain to make it a main course. The hitmaker who made the powder speak again through the cd: ” Buzz… ”, containing the songs: we the best, carry me, mwen dezole, ofisyèl, fèm kado w, konfesyon, fan m sa a move , zandolitetc. who find the group maintaining its standing in an unchanging style, which tends to shake up the schematic grids of climate music. Hitting head-on with its unusual sound an audience in the process of growth and manumission.
Spreading across the world this bit of tropicalism to which an embryo of the global public seemed to take taste. And all was going especially well for an ensemble that seemed to have the best ahead of it. And that, up to the album: ” Invasion ”, including : mean biznis, ill nana, chikiboom, cia, kita nago, nostalji, after the wedding . In which Richard took the time to sing : i am a freak, kat didantite, baby i miss you (in tandem with Mickael , love de toi(with Fany J). As if he took more and more pleasure in cooing, to withdraw from his position in the middle and as an all-terrain keyboardist. In order to taste the soloist’s projector. Besides, he has the capacity for that. But, the voice war did not take place. Since in a turn of events, the lead singer of the group Mickael suddenly decides to resign from “CaRiMi”. Taking partners and fans by surprise.
FIRST OF ALL, HER VOICE HAVING GAINED CONFIDENCE IN FELINE FLIGHTS AND PARTICULAR ECCENTRICITIES WHICH GIVE IT A VERY SPECIFIC VOCAL MARK.
However, after a short period of panic during which a solution of plastering is considered, for the integration of a new member. Finally, the final solution of a dissolution is adopted. The “CaRiMi” is no more. And Richard is on the prowl again. Aware of his potential, he went to regroup while the heart is still warm and likely to summon the muses. Hence his immediate reintroduction at the head of his new group “KAÏ”, which quickly reinserted itself into the peloton of big horses with the release of the record: “Champion”, which confirmed Richard as a star apart whole and, consolidated both its singularity and its versatility in a few attractive pieces: cocktail, kite mennaj or, kansè (with princess Rutshelle),malad, demisyone, tou mare (in duet with Alan) are small sonic gems.
Also attractive so as not to be scratched by the drifts that are: champion, nou nan KAï la, leve pye w, with their astounding crescendo and a rascal lyricism. While RC came back fortified from his previous journeys. By delivering various facets of his artistic abilities. After being a kind of Swiss army knife, ” Rich ” has turned into a real sharp dagger and no longer tackles the side stuff. First of all, her voice having gained confidence in feline flights and particular eccentricities which give it a very specific vocal mark. With an aura that allows him to juggle the intervals; in addition to incredible sensitivity. Despite the influence of ” couz ” Alan who still contributed to the second coming of his friend in the song“ tou mare ” .
His abilities as a composer and arranger having increased to this point. By offering music as delectable as it is fun; decked out in hip hop-r & b spouts and other global vibes. No wonder the “KAȊ” skipped the beaten path as soon as it was introduced into the arena of musical show biz. Flanked by Richard Cavé at the helm to storm the stages of the world. Although the covid crisis has come to put a brake on performance. Consequently, Richard and the “KAȊ”, like the entire show business community, had to pay the costs of this health break which is still in effect. But, a few tracks launched on the neighboring airwaves, prove that RC is still threatening. Let’s say considerate.
