Levans P. Jean-Pierre a.k.a. Madman JP, Haiti’s own Hip-Hop, R&B Producer. Introduced himself to the Haitian music scene back in 1992 with his debut album entitled “Kousa boulé” under the Nouvel Jenerasyon record label with co-executive Producer Joubert Charles. Kousa boulé is a Compas Direk album that stood the test of time cause it was […]

Jonas Imbert graduated from Berklee College of Music in May 2009 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Business and Management. But it’s Jonas’s passion and talent behind the drum set that took him there and beyond. In 2002 this passion along with his much-acquired experience as a drummer in his grandfather’s church, is what led […]

Born in New-York in 1969, Ralph Condé is a multi-talented artist and has been on the music scene since the age of 16. After receiving his first guitar at the very young age of 6, Ralph has worked to perfect his craft and has built an extraordinary reputation for himself as a musician, a vocalist, […]

Founded on April 18th, 2012, KLASS is a new school of Haitian konpa where everyone is welcome to enroll and attend. Since its inception, clean competition, determination, and respect have been the core elements to maintaining a report card of success. When you ask the female fans “Where they are heading?” they reply that they […]

Based out of Hollywood, Florida, Dat7 is a Haitian band with a style deeply rooted in the finest tradition of Compas Direct with Zouk and R&B influences. Dat7 came into existence in late 2014 when former bandmates and longtime friends, Ricot Amazan (conga drums), and Eddy Viau (percussionist), join forces and created the band. They […]

Yves “Fanfan” Joseph, widely known simply as “Fanfan,” was born in Haiti and moved to Pétion-Ville at the age of seven with his mother. One reason for the relocation was his mother’s regular visits to a close friend in the area. Fanfan attended a Catholic school called Jean Marie Guilloux, and even as a young […]

T-Vice is a Haitian Compas music band that is based in Miami, Florida. The musical group was formed in 1991 by brothers Roberto and Reynaldo Martino, sons of renowned Haitian guitarist Robert Martino of the classic Top Vice band, T-Vice’s predecessor. Longtime friends James Cardozo and Gerald Kebreau were soon part of the group thus […]

BEETHOVA’S BIO Rich chords from a nylon-stringed guitar, cushioned by pulsating polyrhythmic delivered with tropical sophistication. Fluid murmurs of melody sung in Creole and French by an expressive voice suggest sweetness, peace and sensual delight but beware. This soothing romantic sound can give way to acidic irony; sharp claws muffed anger, and potent observation. Describing […]