Author: Opastaff
Under the premise of a singed contract, it is imperative that we submit this statement to all media outlets and those concerned, to announce that the group Djakout Mizik and all its members are scheduled to perform at the 11th Annual Haitian Compas Festival on Saturday, May 16, 2009. Many rumors have ensued surrounding the whereabouts of the group for that day, and it is necessary to officially confirm that the group is participating in the Haitian Compas Festival at Bicentennial Park. Petitions for Visas have already been filed solely by Noel & Cecibon Productions and proper arrangements are being…
To the Media & the Fans From Gazzman Couleur Greetings to all Nu Look and Kompa Direct fans, This letter is to address all the concerns that have been so pervasive about me leaving Nu Look, this past month. Lately, I have read and heard numerous statements regarding my future with Nu Look. I have remained quiet for the most. Greetings to all Nu Look and Kompa Direct fans, This letter is to address all the concerns that have been so pervasive about me leaving Nu Look, this past month. Lately, I have read and heard numerous statements regarding my…
Last night, Bel Jaz made their official New York City debut at S.O.B.S., performing under a pleasant weather backdrop. The band took the stage at 1:30 AM after experiencing some sound issues, but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the eager partygoers curious to experience this new entrant in the Haitian Music Industry (HMI). Throughout the night, Bel Jaz delivered an energetic and confident performance. Pipo’s voice was notably consistent, enhancing the band’s vibrant set. They wrapped up their performance at 3:30 AM after delivering crowd favorites like “Jadou,” “An nou fete,” “Ti Fozi,” “Ou fou pou li,” and “La…
Warning to Young Women: Be Vigilant Against Threats and Harm Dayana, a young artist, had been receiving threatening phone calls on her Digicel cell phone prior to a troubling incident. As the calls escalated and became unbearable, Dayana confided in her mother and handed over the phone to her. The situation took a darker turn when Dayana’s mother received a call late at night from a young woman who, thinking she was speaking to Dayana, expressed hatred towards her. According to sources, the caller revealed that she resented Dayana because all the students at their school admired her. The following…
Translated to English by Opa Staff… Nu-Look extends its sincerest apologies to the loyal fans who traveled to see the band perform this past weekend, only to find themselves disappointed. We believe a detailed explanation is warranted to clarify the situation. A series of unfortunate events led to our absence. Doubts about our participation in the carnival created uncertainty, which affected the preparation and ticket purchases for our trip to Haiti. When the time came to travel, we encountered difficulties securing enough space for all band members on a direct flight. As a result, some of our musicians had 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…
Just two and a half months shy of the two most talked about festivals in Florida to take place and already the legal gloves our on. On the one corner, you have Rodney Noel and Jean Michel Cerenord of Harmony Records’ lawyers serving Al Compas Festival’s partners with a lawsuit claiming to have the legal right to the name Compas Festival. According to my sources, Al Compas Festival was served already and they have yet to respond. I didn’t know you can legally own that name and I have yet to check on that but from what I’ve gathered so…
Opa had the opportunity to sit down with Zin’s songtress, Nia for a conversation. In this interview, you will find out a little bit more about the artists and what she’s been up to outside of her band Zin.
The store formerly known as Antilles Mizik! January 3, 2009 After 16 years of serving Haitian music lovers in Queens and Long Island, the house that Philippe Lavelanet built has shut its doors a week ago on the 28th of December. According to Lavelanet, the business is not lucrative enough to keep him around and the people in the business are too ungrateful to even encourage business people to stay the course. But here’s the good news: you will still be able to take a trip to Linden Boulevard and buy your CD’s!!! At least that is according to Mario…
The Haitian Revolution (French: Révolution haïtienne [ʁevɔlysjɔ̃ ajisjɛ̃n]), was a successful anti-slavery and anti-colonial insurrection that took place in the former French colony of Saint-Domingue that lasted from 1791 until 1804. It affected the institution of slavery throughout the Americas. Self-liberated slaves destroyed slavery at home, fought to preserve their freedom, and with the collaboration of mulattoes, founded the sovereign state of Haiti. It led to the greatest slave uprising since Spartacus’s unsuccessful revolt against the Roman Republic nearly 1,900 years prior. The Haitian Revolution was the only slave uprising that led to the founding of a state free from…