By Moses St Louis For a long time in the  Haitian Music Industry (HMI) , one thing was clear. Drop a strong album, and your phone would start ringing. More bals, better time slots at festivals, higher fees, and non-stop buzz in the diaspora. That cycle feels broken now. Since the release of Zafèm’s LAS that had a very strong impact on the HMI, after that the market reaction looks flat after the releases of many album. Bands invest time, money, and energy in full projects, yet

By Haitianbeatz The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced that  Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS)  will officially end on February 3, 2026. For many Haitian families, this is not just a line in a government notice. It is a deadline that touches homes, jobs, churches, music, and whole communities. TPS is a temporary protection that lets people from certain countries live and work in the United States when it is unsafe to return. When TPS for Haiti ends, peo

Dir. by Tasha Smith By Moses St Louis Wyclef Jean is back on screen with a new visual and the energy is high. The video for  “Back From Abu Dhabi”  just dropped on YouTube, with heavy features from Rick Ross and French Montana, an intro by Dave Chappelle, and direction by Tasha Smith. It is a wild mix of Emirates luxury, Camden grit, and straight hip hop soul. Shot in Camden, NJ, the video connects Abu Dhabi vibes with Brick City style. Think sleek luxury on one side, raw blo

By Haitianbeatz If you grew up on konpa, you probably know the feeling of a  weekly ball . Friday hits, you iron your shirt, call your friends, and head to the same club where your favorite band plays almost every weekend. That routine has been a pillar of Haitian nightlife for decades, from Port-au-Prince to Miami, New York, Boston, Montreal, and beyond. Now, that routine is under real pressure. Arly Lariviere of Nu Look took the first big step when he cut back the old weekl

By Moses St Louis On a proud day for Haitian New Yorkers, the New York City Council voted unanimously to recognize  July 26 as Konpa Day . Every council member said yes to a resolution led by Council Member Rita Joseph, with support from her colleagues. That vote turned a community dream into official city history. Konpa  is a Haitian music and dance style. It has steady drum rhythms, smooth guitars, and a slow, romantic groove that makes people want to dance close. For many

By Haitianbeatz If you follow kompa and the Haitian Music Industry, you already know the name  Carlo Vieux . As a founding member of Carimi, he helped shape one of the most beloved bands of the 2000s and 2010s. Even if Richard Cave and Michael Guirand usually grabbed the spotlight, Carlo was always there, steady on stage and in the studio. After Carimi’s split, Richard and Michael moved quickly with new bands and brands. Fans saw them take clear frontman roles, while Carlo st