8. November 2009 by admin.

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8. November 2009 by admin.

Mika Benjamin, un artiste aux talents sans bornes, qui, en peu de temps, s’est imposé dans l’industrie musicale haïtienne avec une capacité extraordinaire de communiquer avec le public a travers différents styles et rythmes. Du RNB au compas, du Reggae au Dance hall, Mika n’a pas de frontières, il évolue sans complexe en solo ou accompagné par des musiciens. A un tournant décisif de sa carrière artistique, ce jeune homme a l’avenir prometteur a répondu en exclusivité absolue aux questions de Heritagekonpa Magazine.

Je me sens vraiment chanceux et honoré d’avoir été choisi par BEL PWOGRAM PRODUCTION comme le premier artiste à inaugurer la première édition du concours “JE CHANTE COMME”. Je pense que cela me permettra de contribuer à tracer un exemple pour nos jeunes. Ca me fait grandement plaisir que le public me perçoit comme un modèle pour la société.

Quel est ton jugement sur les artistes en herbe qui t’interprètent a chaque audition?

J’ai tant voyagé ces derniers temps pour la préparation de mes projets solo que je n’ai pas eu l’occasion d’être présent à toutes les prestations. Cependant je peux dire que les finalistes sont impressionnants. Aussi, je veux féliciter nos conseillers qui ont fait un excellent travail dans la sélection et surtout BEL PWOGRAM PRODUCTION qui apporte quelque chose de nouveau a la société haïtienne.

Nous t’avons découvert en duo avec ta soeur, tu nous as impressionnés avec ton album solo, puis a survenu l’aventure krezi… Plusieurs registres, différents l’un de l’autre, donc, plusieurs cordes a ton arc… Comment arrives-tu à gérer toute cette polyvalence?

Je pense que j’ai reçu de Dieu le don de pouvoir composer dans différents genres musicaux et j’espère lui faire honneur en remplissant la tache qu’il m’a confié.

En très peu de temps, tu t’es imposé dans le milieu… Quel est ton secret pour conquérir les coeurs aussi facilement?

Mon secret… Je n’en ai pas vraiment. Je pense qu’il est important dans le domaine de la musique d’être vrai, authentique, d’avoir confiance en soi et de vraiment aimer ce qu’on fait. Je suis un amoureux de la musique !

Tu vas présenter un super concert le Samedi 7 Novembre 2009 à l’ occasion de la clôture du concours ‘’Je chante comme …Mika’’, A quoi peut-on s’attendre?

Ce concert prévu pour le Samedi 7 Novembre sera UNIQUE et SPECIAL. J’ai invité plusieurs chanteurs qui sont des amis à moi à venir interpréter mes morceaux. Ils vont venir “Chanter comme Mika”. J’ai hâte d’assister à ce concert qui sera vraiment tres intéressant. Après la prestation des artistes invités, je présenterai au public certains des nouveaux morceaux sur lesquels je travaille.

Mika ne fait plus partie d’un quelconque groupe… Comment se dessine sa carrière artistique dorénavant?

Mika se concentre maintenant sur sa carrière solo. Je travaille sur plusieurs projets. Je peux performer seul ou encore accompagné d’un groupe. Je suis plus libre maintenant. A l’avenir, j’aurai certainement un groupe stable qui m’accompagnera.

De tes débuts dans la musique haïtienne a nos jours… Es-tu satisfait ou déçu?

J’ai connu beaucoup de satisfactions et déceptions. Cependant, je considère ces dernières comme autant d’expériences qui font de moi ce que je suis aujourd’hui. Je sais que dans la vie, les moments difficiles nous aide à grandir.

Quelles sont tes attentes pour ce nouveau départ?

Je veux m’affirmer en tant qu’artiste polyvalent et me faire connaitre à travers le monde en projetant une image positive de mon pays. Il est aussi important pour moi de faire savoir que je suis un producteur, j’écris musique et mélodie, je fais la programmation des chansons etc…

As-tu un message particulier pour les lecteurs?

Je veux d’abord remercier et féliciter BEL PWOGRAM PRODUCTIONS pour son excellent travail. Je veux dire a tous les lecteurs et aux fans de Mika de rester accrochés à leurs rêves parce que je suis convaincu que Dieu a un plan pour chacun de nous et que nous devons le suivre. Je veux aussi les remercier d’avoir toujours supporté Mika et de continuer à le faire. Mika Ben revient bigger and better. Merci

SPOTLIGHT

Lien ( Link): Micheal Benjamin Interview

Richarson Dorvil

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8. November 2009 by admin.

BRUTUS says that “THERE IS A CONSPIRACY” issue going on in terms of the participation of bands from OUTSIDE HAITI at the Haiti carnival.

KM!

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8. November 2009 by admin.

CONGRATS TO ROBERTO MARTINO on the birth of his baby girl LIA MARTINO. Sources close to the VICE camp gave us this info.

CONGRATS.

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28. September 2009 by admin.

It’s been reported to Basekompa that Fusion manager Archil paid a visit to Elie Lapointe at his house since he has not been picking calls from the Fusion camp. Things didn’t go as expected to a point where police was called…(READ BELOW)

We learned that Archil went to Elie Lapointe’s house this afternoon on Belvedere in West Palm Beach to talk and to retrieve Fusion’s belongings that are still in Elie Lapointe’s possession. Among them, there is $800 computer and some other electronic devices that Mr. St Hilaire bought on his credit card for Fusion while they were in the process of building their own studio for the band. Elie Lapointe was inside but would not open the door to meet with Archil according the source, police was called a few minutes later on Archil for disturbance.

However, when we got in touch with the Fusion camp on that, Erick Hilaire told Basekompa.com that Archil is the one who actually called the police to let them know that Archil has his belongings inside Elie Lapointe’s apartment, but Elie would not open the door. One the police officers attempted to speak with Elie as well by knocking on the door, he didn’t respond. Archil was told by police that the only option he has left he really wants to get his stuffs from Mr. Lapointe is to take him to court.

The Fusion camp said this is an unfinished business and the same thing that happened to them with Reginald Cange (Fasil) won’t repeat again. This time Elie Lapointe will have to return these materials.

A suive…

Your thoughts and comments would be greatly appreciated.

BK!

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28. September 2009 by admin.

Misty Jean and her band Performed on Friday September 18 at SOBs Manhattan Haitian Dance Party. Thought the whether was gorgeous and the only other party going on in town was Daan Junior & Oxygen the turn out was low. But the folks who made it to the show got a good one for their money. With a band including such big name musicians like Robert Martino & Joe Charles, Misty Jean delivered an a very energetic and entertaining performance. She played some of her biggest hits like Se ou mwen vle & Ki jan la ri a ye and even treated the small crowd that came to support her with her rendition of classics like Jaqueline Denis’ Ankò Ankò as well as a Konpa version of the RnB mega hit Live your life (T.I. & Rihana).

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28. September 2009 by admin.

OpaMizik.com has learned that Phantoms’ recently departed lead singer King Kino is in the process of forming a new band due out very soon. Kino, who left Phantoms following disagreements with band mates regarding the group’s direction, has gathered some of the industries finest to form what is suppose to be an all-star band. The tentative name for this new venture is “King Kino, the New Testament.” The name is not written in stone yet but for now it is one of the finalists being thrown around.

The original idea came after a gig was scheduled for Kino & Phantoms to appear with Zeklè in Haiti at Caribe but since Phantoms and Kino opted to go their separate ways, the singer decided to gather a star-studded line-up to back him up. Though the deal with Zeklè is still in negotiations, Kino isn’t taking any chances. He is getting ready for the possibility. A photo shoot was held this week and art work is being put together as well as the music.

So far, the line-up looks like this:
King Kino – Vocal
Ronald Felix – Bass,
Jean Max Valcourt (DOLA) – Keyboards
Gary Josama – Guitar
Makarios Cesaire – guitar

Still in Negotiation:
Laporte Gabriel- Guitar
Youyou- Bass
Manny Laine – Drums
And three female back up singer based in Haiti.

We’ve also learned that even before things get off the ground, the soon-to-be-band is already facing obstacles and internal issues. Because of past histories and egos, some of the musicians are not exactly looking forward to be on the same team as others; and Kino had to put on the “leader” hat to play mediator.

As I’m typing this, the scheduled date for the premiere is October 16 with Zeklè, and if all goes well they plan to keep this band around and take it as far as they can.

Update:  two very important corrections
1. The gig was not originally worked out for Phantoms at all. It was just a Kino appearance with Zèklè (corrected InKonu)
2. Ti Harold from 509 is gonna be the second keyboard player.

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28. September 2009 by admin.

Magnum Band had a CD signing Session at Moca Cafe in Miami to officially launch its lastest CD “SAKALAKAWE”.

Dadou Pasket back up by keyboardist David Lacombe entertained the crowd with some fine tunes. Later one he was signing CDs for the fans.

SAKALAWE has 10 songs: Se Bon, Anba Vant, Kimbe La, Sekre Lanmou, Fo Chache, Medley Toi & Moi, Pa fe’m soufri, Montre’m li, Magnum Funk, Chante Pou yo.

As you can see none of the songs is related to cover title.

What is SAKALAKAWE..? Is it a marketing gimmick…I really do not know..Will the title sell the CDs or turn folks down?
We will see….

I wish Magnum Band the best of luck with the new CD.

Anyway enjoy the pics of the event..!!!

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28. September 2009 by admin.

During a video interview with Basekompa Richie was asked to comment on Laporte joining 5-Etwal. This is what he said..(READ BELOW

Richie It’s a big plus for any HMI band that Laporte decides to join because he something to offer that you won’t find from any regular guitar player. I asked him on the same token if he doesn’t believe it might be a negative aspect for that band considering Laporte’s reputation. The maestro said it can be bad for a band that doesn’t know how to use him, otherwise Laporte has a lot to offer.

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19. September 2009 by admin.

HARMONIK BOMBSHELL

MARC HAROLD was apparently let go because musically speaking, he was not giving the group “EXACTLY” what they were looking for

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