They soon found themselves surrounded by sound proof foam mats, extended boom of mics and a mixing board. To their surprise, each had the same desire to pursue their music and created the name for their band by the taking the first two letters of their first names Carlo Vieux , Richard Cavé and Mikael Guirand; alas, Carimi was born.
Hours and hours at the studio in the hopes of creating a new sound, one that was uncommon in the music industry at the time, the band found themselves putting on paper some profound, socially shared lyrics that encompassed the disorders of their native land. Haiti Bang, Bang, was released in the summer of 2001. Instantly, Carimi became a household name. They are known as one of the first younger generation digital bands to put out music that reflected upon the political pressures and the deteriorating security of Haiti. They had mass appeal to the Haitian diaspora who fled the country and through their allure lyrically, musically and of course sex appeal for the ladies, Carimi has thrived throughout the years.
Originated with 6, now there are 8. They included: Carlo Vieux: keyboard voice/leader, Richard Cavé: keyboard voice/leader, Michael Guirand: voice/leader, Glenny Benoit: bass guitar, Stanley Jean: tanbou, Jean-Marie: conga, Noldy Cadet: bass, Marc C. Widmack: conga, Alex Thebaud: percussion, voice.
Carimi has received accolades from the International music scene, including Best Album of the Year. Carimi has risen to the top of the charts across the billboards in Haiti, Guadeloupe, Paris, French Guiana, Canada and parts of Europe. They became the first Haitian band to come out with a konpa mobile app.
Apiyé
Carimi Lyrics
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Men bal la komense
Map cheche ou pou'm danse
Depi longtemps'm tap tann
Chance sa pou'm exprime'm
Men kembe men ou map senti jan peau ou dous
Ke mwen pwal touche ke ou
Lespri'n pwal ini
Apiye pa dekole
Se nou sel doudou'k konnen
Ki jan nwit ta pwal pase
Pa kon ak kiyes ou vini
Menm konen s'avem ou pwale
Pou jan nwit la kòmanse
Fòk ou dim sak pwal pase
Di'w mwen pap vole
Di'w mwen pap vole
Di'w mwen pap vole
Se pou nou pale doudou
Se pou nou koze amou
Di mwen tout sa wou anvi
Map diw tout mwen anvi
Siw ta decide pati
Nap mete kòn tou piti
Siw ta decide rete
Cheri'm premye vote
Let's get it on
Let's get it on
Woy manman woy woy
Woy manman woy woy
Woy
The lyrics to Carimi's song Apiyé are about a man seeking a dance partner. He is looking for someone to share the moment with and is excited to have the chance to express himself with the right partner. The song talks about the pleasure of holding hands and the feeling of the partner's soft skin against his. The lyrics also talk about the need for the two of them to connect on a deeper level and to communicate their desires to each other. The song expresses the hope that the night will be filled with passion and love, and that the two of them will spend the time talking about their feelings and desires for one another. The lyrics beautifully convey the anticipation and excitement of finding the right partner and the joy of experiencing love and connection with that person.
Line by Line Meaning
Men bal la komense
The music starts playing.
Map cheche ou pou'm danse
I am looking for you so I can dance.
Depi longtemps'm tap tann
I have been waiting for a long time.
Chance sa pou'm exprime'm
This is my chance to express myself.
Men kembe men ou map senti jan peau ou dous
As we hold hands, I feel how soft your skin is.
Ke mwen pwal touche ke ou
I want to touch you.
Lespri'n pwal ini
Our spirits will intertwine.
Apiye vin apiye
Come closer, let's get closer.
Apiye pa dekole
Don't fly away from me.
Se nou sel doudou'k konnen
We are each other's only sweethearts.
Ki jan nwit ta pwal pase
What kind of night will we have?
Pa kon ak kiyes ou vini
I don't care who you came with.
Menm konen s'avem ou pwale
Even if we have to leave together.
Pou jan nwit la kòmanse
So the night can begin.
Fòk ou dim sak pwal pase
Tell me what's going to happen.
Di'w mwen pap vole
I'll tell you that I'm not leaving.
Se pou nou pale doudou
Let's talk about us, darling.
Se pou nou koze amou
Let's talk about love.
Di mwen tout sa wou anvi
Tell me everything you want.
Map diw tout mwen anvi
I'll tell you everything I want.
Siw ta decide pati
If you decide to leave.
Nap mete kòn tou piti
We'll end it all quickly.
Siw ta decide rete
If you decide to stay.
Cheri'm premye vote
You're my first choice, my dear.
Let's get it on
Let's start the action.
Woy manman woy woy
An exclamation of excitement or pleasure.
Woy manman woy woy
An exclamation of excitement or pleasure.
Woy
An exclamation of excitement or pleasure.
Writer(s): Karl Vieux
Contributed by Ella D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jo-Inama Angénor
Espérons que le groupe reviendra pour de bon mais pas seulement pour le Méga concert du 15 octobre 2022. Que j'ai tant pleuré à l'annonce de la fin du concepte en 2016,vu que je n'ai jamais eu la chance d'assiter à leur performance sur scène...
pascal nzobou
Je suis un accro du zouk et je maîtrise au moi's les99% des productions musicales afrocraibéenes et des antilles mais je dois avouer que par la magie du net je suis tombé sur ce magistral groupe que je n'ai jamais connu ❤ Félicitations à eux pour zouk love typique.
Jonathan Louis
C'est du compas love! Merci 👸🇭🇹
Berny Promo
Ce groupe joue du kompa mais pas Zouk mais tu as raison, c'est le meilleur groupe antillais et caribéen
Kevin Soudin
C'est du compas . Musique qui transmet beaucoup d'émotions.
Rony Lafrance
La plus belle musique de ce groupe musical
Enite louissaint
J'adore !!!!
Cedric MARTAIL
For life♥️♥️♥️
CHENET MARIUS
🔥🔥🔥
Theard Wilson
I never forget you carimi