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The singer carries out the right emotion convince people that marriages and relationships used to survive long time ago and that people used to put more efforts to save those relationships and marriages, which now days people quick to move on, saying they can do better or will find someone better. The song is basically to advise people not to “Let Go” of their “love”.

“Nanou”: is supposed to be a heart-heart song; the story is actually the same story as “BòPè”, which on 5 Etwal’s album. However, “BòPè” is a far better written and a better composed song, if one wants to compare the two. Douby and Dabens failed to bring out the right emotions to match the story. A song like this requires soulful singers to bring out the message and make it more convincing. As most people who have listened to Dabens and Douby can attest, these two singers only do well with Compas Direct and supper-hype types of songs.

Before the song even gets to the second verse, Douby yelled: “OOOOOOOO MEN MOUN YOOOOOOOO” then Richie; “GADON TRELè KONPAAAA”; and Dabens continues: “YO JWENN NOUVEL LA WI”. This already takes away from the seriousness of the song and the relevance of the story.

“Gen Moun Li Bay” has an interesting concept. This song advise a man not to be hard on himself over a woman doesn’t find interest in him. Menmsi li pa vle ba’w, “gen moun li bay” kanmenm and that’s life. Si moun nan “pa renmen’w/ se fè chemen’w”; si fanm nan “pa enterese/ pa ba li non ni chay pote”. This song has a very amazing rock n roll electronic guitar solo; musically it stands out greatly and is one of the most appealing songs on the album, but it begs for a real HOOK.

“Linite” performed by legendary Dadou Pasket, Richie, and Top Adlerman. is the most profound and heart-felt song of the album.

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