I just had a conversation with someone about Creole Hip Hop and to be honest with you, I wish I didn’t. A lot of people in the States seem to think that these rappers are wasting their time pursuing a career in this industry yet they have never taken the time to actually analyze the whole game and see why these guys decide to go this route instead of maybe pursuing a 9-5 and collect a paycheck every two weeks without really being into what they’re doing.
See the folks in the Haitian Diaspora believe that Kompa is the ish and that it’s the only genre. What they fail to see is a community is made up of different particles and if you pay attention to each, you will see something totally unique. Kompa has been around for ages and where have they gone. The musicians can barely pay their bills, they’re on the road for ¾ of the year and they’re poppin babies left and right.
See, Creole Hip Hop brings something different to the table, it reaches out to the masses, one can actually relate to the lyrics, and the movement is so huge in Haiti that every radio station in Haiti has a Hip Hop show on their program. That’s the only way they’re going to compete with other radio stations. See, we in the States always think that we know better when really we don’t know shit. This person asked me if people dance the same way to creole hip hop than they do to English Hip Hop…I mean, what kind of question is that? Hip Hop is global…you got that. GLOBAL. Anybody who listens to creole hip hop can actually shake their ass if they have rhythm and have dance to a hip hop song here and there. The only difference between Creole Hip hop and English is hip hop is that it’s in Creole. Our native tongue. That’s all. The beat stays the same. The stories are quite similar. They talk about the ghetto, poverty, malnutrition, aids, women, material things, life, the country, politics, etc.
Next time you want to ask me about Creole Hip Hop, please ask me a smart question or else I am going to ignore you. And that goes for you, you and you…Tu piges.
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that person dont care about the message in the songs, all he/she care about is having a good time without thinking of what the artist is singing about.Its unfortunate that many people dont pay attention to what is being said in a song; you can get a lot out of it. Hip-Hop, talks about the happenings of life; the reality. Some people dont know and are willing to learn, some are just ignorant. Dont pay them no mind babe.
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Being part of that sceen and being a women has made me see that kompas has become very selfish. It's like as if kompas has taken on the mentality of the narrow minded haitian people (some of them).
ReplyDeleteThat is why kompas will never really get to be the "ish" for real. But, I still stand for trying to make that difference (some day) because my goal is to be there for the movement, the people, not myself...
I've grown to appreaciate Creole Hip Hop because they do not short cut, it's raw, real and gets your mind thinking...
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If you are so involved in the Creole Hip-hop movement and consider yourself a leader, you should not be offended by a few questions. Maybe the person has not been exposed to Creole hip-hop but that does not mean they think kompa is superior.
ReplyDeleteDid the person say all these things you said or you just made up your own assumptions/conclusions?
You have to understand that this Creole hip-hop thing is new and that it would take some time for some folks to get used to it. Now you are a lover of this movement and love is kind, patient, and understanding...lol...You should not be offended by simple questions now tu piges. Excuse me for being curious now Mr. lol
You still make some good points because some folks everywhere actually only focus on kompas and don't care to learn about any other genre, jazz, zouk and others. People really need to be more open-minded when it comes to the Haitian culture and different cultures in general. The saddest part is when they think of the Haitian culture especially its music they simply think of Kompas. I've even heard people saying to others you're not Haitian enough just because they're not into kompas. It does not matter how much the know about other forms of arts or the Haitian history. Now that can be considered a big ignorant.
sanble wap touye yon moun pou creole hip hop sa. you have to educate people about what it entails. don't be so quick to cut someone's throat just because they don't too much about creole hip hop. as you mentioned on the blog the question was simple, how do you dance it? the answer could have been as simple as the response; you dance it just like regular hip hop, it speaks the same message but different language.some people just don't know. i wouldn't really consider that question as a stupid question.
ReplyDeleteAnanymous #3, I am easily offended by dumb questions. Some questions i feel like should never be asked...
ReplyDeleteThis creole hip hop 'thing, huh? It's not a thing it's the voice of the masses... Creole Hip Hop isn't new. Why do you think 75% of the radio stations in Haiti have added it to their daily programming? It's the voice of the masses. it's not popular in the States bc a lot of Booji Haitians don't understand "hip hop". What they have failed to realize that Hip Hop is a major contributor to the US Economy. Don't believe, look it up! now, tu piges!
Ananymous #4, genle Ananymous # 3 se Fanm ou, mwen we w vinn defann li, bann moun Jacmel. lol...
ReplyDeletebon mezanmi,ou gentan al lwen wi Arsenic. i am simply responding to your blog. i wasn't trying to defend anybody here. min, ou pa janm konnin li kapab fanm mwen vre wi. moun jacmel se moun ki eklere, ki poze kesyon sou sa yo pa konnen instead of being ignorant. now that i have a better understanding about the blog i will not have any further questions. ou pat minm te reponn kesyon mwen te poze a.
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ReplyDeletei like that monicker...it fits you.
I've often heard there are no such thing as "stupid questions" I'm disappointed in you for thinking this young lady's question was stupid. She should have died of curiosity instead of asking a so-called leader. Do you really think people should know that much about Creole Hip-hop. Geezzzzzzzzzzzzzz. What happens to peoples'right to have different opinions and preferences. Isn't part of being a leader is educating the masses. Well, I'll make sure everyone know to keep their thoughts and questions to themselves about your so-called movement. Tu piges...
ReplyDeleteI am not even going to respond to this last one...
ReplyDeleteI see you are truly representing this movement so where exactly do you get your stats and how do you figure this movement is contributing to the econmy?
ReplyDeleteI see no progress in Haiti non. Tell me more, I would love to know.
Baby, don't let anyone pissed you off just be a bit more patient and open-minded.
Have fun avek fanm led gwo dyol ou a. lol. That's true love right there.
MUAH!
What they have failed to realize that Hip Hop is a major contributor to the US Economy.
ReplyDeleteThe US Economy...Si w te konn li menm ou tap fe twop. lol
"have fun avek fanm led gwo dyol ou a."
ReplyDeleteOUCHHHHHHHHHH! that sounds personal.