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Official Statement from TropiKal Records Zenglen CD Release “5ieme Vitesse” The most anticipated album of the year, 5ieme Vitesse, has already made an impact because Zenglen fans have been hungry and famished waiting for this pinnacle moment for the group. As the first Zenglen album with Kenny Desmangles at the helm as the lead singer, everyone has eagerly held on to their seat patiently. Fans in the New York City area were suppose to receive the first taste of “5ieme Vitesse” this weekend and it saddens us to announce that a serious delay has occurred with the album. Though we…

Last night at Alan Cave’s birthday party there were more than 800 people who came to celebrate with him at the NEWLY renovated Hillside Palace. Zin started the night off with “Je femin” song. Most of the people were in a festive mood (you know how Zin usually get their audience into the mood). NIA sang “Hasta la vista”. Tonton Bicha showed up and gave the audience a little comedy. Zin continues to sing the song “Chic Check Chock”, Happy B-day, Sere Koze’w, Cant’ do this to me…..During intermission, DJ Stakz of Hi-Profile kept the crowd hot with some hip…

During a recent event featuring CaRiMi and Nickenson Prud’homme, a disturbance was reported involving an overly inebriated patron at Marabou Cafe. Witnesses described the individual as disruptive, removing his shirt and bumping into others, though not violently. The situation escalated when security was notified and intervened. According to onlookers, the response from the security team was excessively forceful; the man, reportedly not resisting, was continually struck by the guards. He allegedly questioned the guards about the necessity of the physicality since he was not retaliating. This incident is not isolated; previous events at Marabou Cafe have similarly seen accusations of…

Nu Look, a prominent Haitian band, has been enveloped in rumors and speculation about internal strife and potential breakups, particularly concerning its lead singer, Gazzman Pierre. Recently, in an attempt to clarify the situation and dispel ongoing rumors about his departure to start a new band, Gazzman issued a press release. However, instead of resolving the rumors, the release only added to the confusion surrounding the band’s dynamics. This weekend, Opa TV seized the opportunity to get some direct answers by catching up with Gazzman Pierre at SOBs in Manhattan. In an exclusive interview, Gazzman discussed the recent issues facing…

Official Statement from Krezi Mizik For the past two years we have been honored to perform for our fans at the Haitian Independence Festival and this year, as we scheduled parties and different shows we were eager to once again showcase at the 5th edition of this grand event. Unfortunately, it brings us true sadness to have to announce that Krezi Mizik will not be participating in the festival or any of the previously announced parties in Miami this weekend. With rumors and speculation surrounding our absence at previous “bals” we found it necessary to offer an official apology to…

Kelvin (50 Cent) Martin was famous for his short stature and his brazenness. He stood 5 feet, 2 inches tall and weighed 120 pounds. He carried two guns in his waistband — a .357 Magnum and a Colt .45. So armed, he openly paced Fort Greene’s Myrtle Avenue, sticking up anyone who crossed his path, from store clerks to rival crooks. In 2005, Czar Entertainment, a music-production company in Manhattan, released a documentary about Martin’s life, “Infamous Times: The Original 50 Cent.” Jimmy Rosemond, Czar’s CEO, knew Martin from Rikers Island, where they were both imprisoned as juveniles. Rosemond says…

Bands: Magnum Band & Zin Date: November 16, 2007 Club: SOBs in Manhattan Last night’s, party goers at SOBs got to experience one of the series best edition at Haitian French Caribbean Night. Although the party started off a little late, however, Magnum band did more than makeup for it. My only regret is I didn’t have my father there since he’s the ones who introduced me to Magnum Band while growing up. I’m sure he would have enjoyed the show. Magnum band took the stage first and started their set with the song, Ou la la. After that they…

With a slew of new albums capturing headlines, one might expect Nu Look to feel pressured to release their own album or at least provide an update on its progress. However, Nu Look and its leader, Arly, operate differently. Arly is currently focused on a solo project featuring Alan Cave from Zin. Given both Arly and Alan’s penchant for perfection, expectations for a swift release might be optimistic; this album could potentially take another decade to materialize. The plan for the album involves a mix of duets and solo tracks for each artist, though currently, it seems only the concept…

In the 1990s, they were considered one of Konpa’s most powerful groups, and the one band known to have brought New Yorkers out five days a week. With monster hits like “Ti Poul la,” “14 Fevriye,” “Lanmou nan kalalou,” “Pa bouje,” “Pump up the volume,” “Ayiti an kòbòy,” “Vagabon,” “Don’t you know I love you,” and many more, Phantoms were on the verge of mainstream crossover success. Unfortunately, internal turmoil, changing times, the rise of new “lightweight” bands, and some involvement in Haitian politics led to Phantoms going into hibernation for several years. They made several attempts at a comeback,…