Daniel “Dany Lebeau” Pierre landed in Florida with his parents when he was only six years old. Daniel was most familiar with the musical sessions of a reverend father who swears by ecumenical music. The ambient one is not appropriate; forcing him to use a ‘walkman’ to listen to trendy tunes. As a result, little Dany grew up under a sort of musical austerity, with keyboards in his guts; under the watchful eye of a dad who is a keyboardist by trade. Which allows him to innovate as an autodidact on the piano which is the instrument-house. Yet one day, when the appointed pianist of the church did not show up. His father taught him in two or three movements the tonal combinations necessary to animate the mass. What he eventually got a taste for; by becoming an early member of the ward group. And at the same time, also took up the violin in High School. Adding other elements to his musical armada with a view to imminent breakthroughs.
At this crossroads, he explores the multiple peripheral sounds. As much as the atavistic vibrations of its origins. And was initiated into this current by predecessors such as: Rigaud Duvernier, Charlot Raymonville among others. It is therefore at full speed that he wants to quench his thirst at all global intonations, by making predominant currents: pop, r & b, hip-hop, rap, gospel, rock, konpa and their derivatives, his prerogative. However, next to music there are also family aspirations. For a kid who at school has always excelled in math, science, chemistry among others. And whose parental and even personal authorities predicted a career as a disciple of Aesculapius. It is in this perspective that he received a scholarship for university studies in New York.
But, once installed at the “Big Apple”, Dany had no other concerns than music. That never ceases to haunt his fertile imagination. And often urges him to take the path of the recording studio for musical prospecting; instead of the road to a library for anatomy studies. Which will be reflected in his academic results. So, not easy to digest for Dany’s uncle who is in charge of him in NY. Not having seen the shadow of any medical auscultation at his nephew. That he had to send back to his parents in Florida. Which have been more intransigent; by refusing him entry to the house. Finally taken in by a liberal aunt who is very fond of climate music. By giving him the opportunity to focus on a musical career.
At this stage, he found the academic route, imbued this time with his priorities. By applying in composition, arrangement, production, performance and sequencing. By adjusting to building a brand in this space of experimentation that is hip hop ; incorporated into the “ inter-nature ” themesplanetary vibrations. In the connection, the articulation, the synchronization of confluent modules. As an instrumentalist, he tries to merge the conventional style of his beginnings with cross-over pulsations. To draw from it a synthetic allure, beyond a keyboardist “mouth hole”. While bracing himself with a vocal timbre infused with felid phonation with leaps of falsetto that adapt well to hegemonic tics. In an orientation that wanted to be universal.
REHABILITATION OF HIP-HOP, POP, R & B RAP, DANCE HALL ARE PART OF HIS FIELD OF EXPLORATION.
Always by getting involved in other fleeting initiatives; until his meeting with Marco Polo in the company of whom he formed the group “Solèy” at the beginning of the 1990s. Giving him the opportunity to cultivate the native atmosphere, to draw from it innate fibers; while injecting cosmopolitan eccentricities into it. There he finds his breach in the interpretation of Haitian and foreign hits. Subsequently, Dany happened to be playing with his group as a curtain raiser for a “Tabou Combo” performance. This is the era of hits: konpa m se pa m, Amélie and the Antilleswho always thrilled him and, which he allowed himself to interpret. In a reply that left the whole group stunned. Which did not make details to solicit the collaboration of this talented youngster who obviously had the necessary assets to breathe new perspectives to superstar outdated.
At the start, he met at the Power Station in New York to take part as a voluntary collaborator in the recordings relating to the release of the opus : “Rasanble” ; following the scrapping of the group by the public. For their association with the bloody coup regime of 1991. It is in this context of bottoming out that Dany Pierre, now Lebeau, appeared as the providential agent. In order to transform a limping workforce, which had not seen the cycle of generations. At a time when hip-hop was in full swing. This is how he is asked on the spot to prove himself. And it was in the middle of a recording session that he composed the songs ” feel good ” and ” anba anba ”with their funky groove. Although not having jostled the concepts, they propelled a new star who with the look and the know-how became an instant sensation. As well as a renewed enthusiasm for a group that had taken so many wrinkles.
In which ” Lebeau ” has settled down comfortably at the same time as a composer, arranger, vocal provider with an unusual timbre which has given a bath of youth to the “TC”; but also as a sufficient keyboardist. After the successive passages of Ernst Marcelin who had contributed by his innovative touch and his diffuse sound to the rebirth of the group, consequently to the domination of zouk. And relayed by Fabrice Rouzier who stayed the course with his orchestral allure. Parameters that served as models. Whereas he also acquitted himself in his own ways, on purpose, of the exulting sound layers of the swing. While experimenting with different approaches to the surrounding environment. But, when he wanted to put on ” ansyto ”, he was called to order by Herman Nau who informed him of the standards not to be crossed.
In any case with the “Tabou Combo”, Dany took part during a decade in the sequential works: Referans, 360 degree, Without limits , through which his imprints were dominant in the new approaches of the group. Who is well prepared for his eccentricities ” overlap ”, with: loving you, freaking you, baby take me, party time, se wou m vle, etc; which range from the ballad in fusion, cocktail konpa, zouk and calypso. Rehabilitation of hip-hop, pop, r & b rap, dance-hallare part of his field of exploration. In an ensemble that seemed to want a facelift with the integration of young people: Yves Abel, Ralph Condé, then Gary Josama in addition to Dany who would be the continuers of a futuristic “Taboo”. With the models “Septent” and “Tropic” which knew how to renew themselves well; by fulfilling the games of alternations. But the decision-makers preferred to play dinosaurs and pretend to emulate the indestructible “Rolling Stones”. Just to simmer a Shoubou whose breath has crumbled at the bottom of a glass since the dawn of time.
It is there (apart from Nau) that they did not understand the reach of Dany, who at the same time continued to explore other avenues of business and show. Including hikes with Shedley Abraham, Touco Bouzi in the collection: ” The kings of konpa ” ; bringing its preponderance in the ingenious rehabilitation of yesterdayof the “Beatles”. Likewise engaging in projects with Wycleft (who really had nothing to offer him); and kept circling him around. At a time when Dany began to turn away more and more from “TC”; in search of other more convincing opportunities for his enormous talent. What happened with his involvement with the famous publishing and recording company EMI; who offered him a prince’s contract. Becoming in the 1st decade of this millennium: composer, arranger, house producer of this famous company.
IN ADDITION TO ALL THAT, DANY PIERRE ALSO TOOK PART IN FILM SCORES; FEATURING ACTOR WILL SMITH.
With which began a new destination on the highways of glory. After having followed the paths of “ stardom” with “Tabou”, in which he also learned so much. It’s time to boost your career. Installed in a superb Manhattan apartment to indulge in the duties of a music producer. Already having an enviable catalog which authorized him to collaborate with the Englishman Robby Williams in the work “ come undone ”. Which is the recipient of multiple distinctions in Europe; with 18 million copies sold. Where he ended up settling, living between Paris and London. Not to mention his epic associations with Gerry Wonder as well as Ashanti. As well as his hikes with Thierry Cham. And other breakthroughs with Joss Jones that have earned him the red carpet of the famous Grammy’s.
In addition to all that, Dany Pierre also took part in film scores; featuring actor Will Smith. And other quests that have marked its formidable trajectory. Having also experienced some setbacks in Europe where he lived for almost a decade. In a few investments that did not hit the mark. But, with a catalog containing millions of works sold; in an environment where dynamism and vogue are constantly changing. Dany decided to return to the fold in Florida to reconnect with the medical field, his former loves. Where he retired from music; by joining forces with Palm Beach in a company which aims to give a profession of RN (licensed nurses) and LPN (auxiliary nurses) to numbers of women and men in its community. What remains for him the greatest reason for satisfaction; than being able to help people take charge of their own destiny. As for the music, he is always listening and becomes infatuated with “Klass”. To say, that the musical fire is still burning.
