By Haitianbeayz TVice keeps carrying modern kompa forward, and this time they are not alone. In the official video for  “An solo” , the band links up with rising singer FATIMA ALTIERI, a smooth new voice that fits right into their world. This review looks at the music, story, visuals, and what this collab means for fans of kompa and modern Haitian pop. It is spoiler friendly for the overall mood and idea of the video, not every single frame. The review is for both long-time T

By Moses St Louis Some voices feel familiar the first time you hear them. That is what happened with  Pipo Edersse Stanis . Many konpa lovers remember the first time his tone floated over the speakers on “Si bel” with Passion de Montreal. It was soft, clear, romantic, and it felt different. For fans who only know him as the face of Klass or from a few recent clips on social media, it is easy to forget that his story started in cold Montreal, not Miami dance floors. His path r

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