By Haitianbeatz A Night to Remember Gazzman’s birthday party at Moonlight Corner brought the heart of konpa alive. It drew loyal fans and music lovers together for a night that felt both fresh and familiar. If you ever vibed to D-Zine and Nu Look, you know just how deep Gazzman’s sound runs in the veins of Haitian music. His group, Disip, carries that same weight and feeling, with rhythms that echo System Band’s classic hits while maintaining their own bold style. Under the e

By Moses St Louis Even under a heavy rain, just as boarding was taking place, Nu Look said goodbye to summer in style, hosting the final...

By Haitianbeatz DJ K9 brought real energy to the conversation when he called out the long parade of politicians at HMI events. These...

By Haitianbeatz. New York's dance floors are pulsing with Haitian beats in 2025. From DJ Stakz to Tonymix, these DJs have taken the...

By Moses St Louis If you missed Anie Alerte and Zile's sold-out show in Cap-Haitien on August 8th, you weren't alone. Luckily, social...

By Haitianbeatz Sexism isn’t just a backstage whisper in Haitian music, it’s front and center. The recent buzz around Anie Alerte and...

By Moses St Louis Brooklyn, August 2nd, 2025. When LK Lounge announced its first-ever live band night, the buzz was instant. Alan Cave...

By Moses St Louis Nothing sparks excitement like spotting a flyer for a live show, especially when it features an artist making waves...

By Haitianbeatz When stories explode before the facts are checked, trust in the media takes a hit. That’s exactly what happened with the...

By Moses St Louis If you’ve seen talk online about the Klass yacht party in NYC, you’ve probably come across rumors about overcrowding....

By Haitianbeatz Ask anyone close to the Haitian Music Industry and you’ll hear the same story: HMI vocalists push their voices hard,...

By Moses St Louis Every summer, Klass fans count down to a night on the water that’s packed with sweat, laughter, and unmatched energy....

By Haitianbeatz The rise of Compas Direct in Haiti wasn’t just about a catchy new beat; it changed the way the country danced, played, and lived music. Back in the ’50s, Nemours Jean Baptiste and his band set the pace, taking traditional sounds and turning them into something powerful and fresh. From crowded dance halls to dusty schoolyards, Compas became the heartbeat of Haitian culture. As new talents like Webert Sicot and Richard Duroseau joined forces or branched off, the

By Moses St Louis Twelve years ago, I organized an event at Kinanm, a small spot tucked away in Downtown Brooklyn. The place buzzed with...

By Haitianbeatz Stories like this don’t come around every day. On August 8, the Haitian community will claim its moment in the spotlight...

By Moses St Louis Councilmember Rita Joseph is pushing for New York City to recognize July 26 as Haitian Konpa Day, through Resolution...

By Moses St Louis Nothing quite matches the excitement of a packed Friday night at SOBS, especially when the iconic Haitian dance party...

By Haitianbeatz Since the 1980s, waves of Haitian families have shaped New York’s neighborhoods, bringing their culture and energy with...

By Haitianbeatz It had been years since I last went to a Kaï show, so walking back into Moonlight Corner brought a rush of old memories....

By Haitiabeatz For five decades, Haitian Americans United for Progress (HAUP) has opened doors and created lasting change for countless...