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No Bias, No Bull: HMI Media Rivalries, Drama, and the Substance in Haitian Music Coverage
By Haitianbeatz Scroll through Haitian Music Industry lives and clips and you can feel the tension.Names like Guy Wewe , Dadou , Gogo , Carel , Venus and others circle around each other, sometimes in open shots, sometimes in quiet shade. Media rivalries are normal in any scene. Radio, TV, podcasts, even bloggers compete for attention. In HMI, though, the clashes feel louder, because there is not enough deep, original content to balance them. This is not about choosing a

Haitianbeatz
45 minutes ago6 min read


Why The HMI Should Watch Pedro Force and His Band Djapot in 2026
By Moses St Louis If you follow the Haitian Music Industry (HMI) , you already know how hard it is for a new bandleader to break through. The space is packed with big names, strong bands, and fans who know exactly what they like. That is why the buzz around Pierre Michel Emile, better known as Pedro Force , feels different. He is the lead singer and bandleader of Djapot, a new group from South Florida, and his debut album, produced by himself, has people talking on both sid

Haitianbeatz
1 day ago8 min read


TVice “An solo” Video Review (feat. FATIMA ALTIERI)
By Haitianbeayz TVice keeps carrying modern kompa forward, and this time they are not alone. In the official video for “An solo” , the band links up with rising singer FATIMA ALTIERI, a smooth new voice that fits right into their world. This review looks at the music, story, visuals, and what this collab means for fans of kompa and modern Haitian pop. It is spoiler friendly for the overall mood and idea of the video, not every single frame. The review is for both long-time T

Haitianbeatz
4 days ago4 min read


From “Si bel” to Klass: The Evolution of Pipo Edersse Stanis in the HMI
By Moses St Louis Some voices feel familiar the first time you hear them. That is what happened with Pipo Edersse Stanis . Many konpa lovers remember the first time his tone floated over the speakers on “Si bel” with Passion de Montreal. It was soft, clear, romantic, and it felt different. For fans who only know him as the face of Klass or from a few recent clips on social media, it is easy to forget that his story started in cold Montreal, not Miami dance floors. His path r

Haitianbeatz
4 days ago10 min read


Why New Albums Don’t Move The Needle For Haitian Bands Anymore (And When Singles Make More Sense)
By Moses St Louis For a long time in the Haitian Music Industry (HMI) , one thing was clear. Drop a strong album, and your phone would start ringing. More bals, better time slots at festivals, higher fees, and non-stop buzz in the diaspora. That cycle feels broken now. Since the release of Zafèm’s LAS that had a very strong impact on the HMI, after that the market reaction looks flat after the releases of many album. Bands invest time, money, and energy in full projects, yet

Haitianbeatz
5 days ago9 min read


Haiti TPS Ends February 3, 2026: What Haitian Families, Artists, and Advocates Need to Know
By Haitianbeatz The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced that Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will officially end on February 3, 2026. For many Haitian families, this is not just a line in a government notice. It is a deadline that touches homes, jobs, churches, music, and whole communities. TPS is a temporary protection that lets people from certain countries live and work in the United States when it is unsafe to return. When TPS for Haiti ends, peo

Haitianbeatz
5 days ago10 min read
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