By Moses St Louis I touched down in Paris last night, November 2025, and the air felt electric. The taxi pulled onto wet streets, lights flickering on puddles, the city humming like a bassline. I came for the  Klass Adidas concert Paris  on Monday, but the vibe hit me right away. It felt like I had flown to Miami for a Compas Festival, not across the Atlantic. By the time I reached my place, I had already met three fans from the  Haitian diaspora in France . Two wore small fl

By Haitianbeatz Speaking to a very credible source Haitianbeatz has learned that Djakout #1 has canceled all remaining shows for the year after Thanksgiving Weekend because  Roro’s visa  will expire. This pause affects December dates and beyond, a busy stretch for holiday parties and year-end festivals. It matters to kompa fans, promoters, and planners who count on the band’s high-energy sets for big nights. This article covers what happened, why visas control tours, why Ror

By Haitianbeatz The Haitian Music Industry, or  HMI , runs on konpa, pop-compas, and creole pop. It feeds clubs in New York, radio in Miami, after-hours in Montreal, and festival stages in Paris and Boston. For decades, men led the charts and the big bands. That grip is loosening. A slow and steady shift is underway. Haitian female artists are pulling focus with strong singles, sharp visuals, and packed shows. Fatima’s bold solo headline at L’Olympia in Montreal sent a loud s

By Haitianbeatz Why would a band ignore repeated cease and desist letters? Why would they continue using a mark after the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) flags a problem? And why would they skip court? In a trademark fight tied to the stylized mark “Zafem World Entertainment,” that is exactly what happened. A judge has now granted the plaintiffs’ motion for a default judgment in part. The Clerk first entered the defendants’ default under Rule 55(a). No one

By Haitianbeatz The Haitian music industry is buzzing. Fans and critics are debating  grammar in lyrics , sparked by Rutshelle Guillaume’s latest single, “Determinée.” Some listeners hear mistakes. Others hear style and intent. Who is right? Here is the simple truth. In songs, grammar bends. Artists use  poetic license in music  to fit melody, show character, create a mood, or reflect culture. What is poetic license in music ? “ the freedom a songwriter or composer takes with

By Haitianbeatz A bright groove, a steady pulse, and a voice that stands tall. That is the first hit of Rutshelle Guillaume’s new single,  “Determinée.” Here is the simple truth. “Determinée” shows a confident artist pairing konpa roots with Afro-pop shine, and it lands with heart. “Determinée” sits in a sweet mid-tempo pocket. It blends konpa groove with Afro-pop shimmer and pop polish. The beat is measured, not rushed, which lets the melodies breathe and the message sit fro