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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19. September 2009 by admin.

BRUTUS told KOMPA MAGAZINE that he was very disturbed by an UNDERCOVER FILE that was written on a HMI musician on the board yesterday, which he says that the fans are saying it’s LAPORTE.

BRUTUS once again says LAPORTE is the one with all the answers to all the speculations/rumors.
Thank’s KM

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19. September 2009 by admin.

The HMI is buzzing about the attack on HMI star, TVICE vocalist ROBERTO MARTINO in Miami.

That is the mystery surrounding this whole issue…..

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19. September 2009 by admin.

Miami, Florida, September 17th 2009 – Haitian super group Lakol announces their return to the music scene. Lakol 2K10 will reunite original founding members and brothers, Vladimir and Stanley Toussaint and feature a stellar line up of fresh faces including acclaimed Gospel and R’n’B bass player, Marc “Sexy Beef” Celestin Jr.The driving force behind the new Lakol is iconic lead singer/producer Stanley Toussaint aka ‘’Tantan’’ who has been called “the greatest Haitian vocalist of all time”. In the 1990’s Tantan and Lakol revolutionized the Nouvel Generation movement with hits like ‘Siwel’ and ‘Dife’; their groundbreaking single ‘Ole Ole’, which was composed and produced by Tantan, won ‘Song of the Year’ at the Caribbean Music Awards in New York. The song later went on to become the first ever Konpa video to be broadcast on American mainstream television and radio networks including: BET, MTV International, Telemundo and New York’s WBLS Radio. In 2005 Tantan shot to the top of the charts with his solo debut mega hit “Pam, Pam, Pam”; taking home several awards including ‘Best Song’ and ‘Artist of the Year’. Tantan is currently composing fresh material for Lakol and using innovative arrangements to breathe new life into their classic hits. Lakol’s new sound is pure rhythmic seduction fusing driving hard-core Konpa rhythms with R’n’B while showcasing Tantan’s signature, smooth, honeyed vocals

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