By Haitianbeatz News about the  Carel Pedre arrest  is moving fast, and a lot of people are trying to sort out what’s confirmed versus what’s rumor. Right now, there are two separate legal tracks: a domestic violence case in local court, and an immigration hold that can affect whether someone is released even after posting bond. Here’s the key update in plain terms. He appeared in court this morning on the domestic violence matter; bond was set at  $1,000  and that bond was p

By Moses St Louis In the Haitian music industry (HMI), few arguments last longer than this one: why does a breakthrough band’s first big album feel like their best, even years later? Fans bring up projects like Zin  “Fè’m Vole” , Phantoms  “Pa Bouje” , Lakol  “Ole Ole” , Carimi  “Haiti Bang Bang” , Harmonik  “Jere’m” , Sweet Micky  “Ou Lala” , Top Vice  “Men nou” , Magnum Band  “Experience” , Sweet Micky "Ou la la " and Mizik Mizik  “De Ger” . Some will add Klass (“Fè’l vi

By Haitianbeatz News spreads fast when a well-known voice gets arrested. This morning, reports say journalist  Carel Pedre  was arrested in Tamarac, Florida, on a domestic violence related charge. People are already picking sides, trading clips, and turning the story into a scoreboard. There’s a fairness point that matters right away:  an arrest is not a conviction . The public doesn’t have the full record on day one, and early posts often get key facts wrong. This situation

By Moses St Louis I didn’t even know where to start after last night. It was one of those bittersweet nights that sits in your chest, heavy and warm at the same time. Chez Mireille in Long Island was full of love, the kind you don’t have to explain, you just feel it when you walk into the room. The night was built to honor Roger M Eugeune, known to all of us as Shoubou, the legendary voice and presence tied to Tabou Combo, one of the greatest Haitian bands of all time. Shoubo

By Moses St Louis Two years ago, the last time I saw  Zenglen live  was when I had them performing at La Nuit du Konpa at Amazura. That night set a high bar for me, the kind of show that sticks in your head long after the lights come up. So when I heard Zenglen was playing at L’Antillaise last night, only 30 minutes away, I wasn’t letting that pass. It felt like one of those rare lineups where everything lines up without a long drive, a hotel, or a whole weekend plan. I also

By Haitianbeatz Entertainment media is supposed to shine a light on artists and bands in the HMI. It’s the place fans go for real updates, new music, tour plans, and honest interviews. But lately, a lot of that light has shifted. If you’ve been around the HMI circle this year, you’ve felt the “blanket” effect. New albums are out. Bands are gearing up for end-of-year tours. Still, the coverage feels thin or missing. Instead, the loudest content is often media people talking ab