T… Read Full Bio ↴T-Vice is a Haitian Compas music band that is based in Miami, Florida.
The musical group was formed in 1991 by brothers Roberto and Reynaldo Martino, sons of renowned Haitian guitarist Robert Martino of the classic Top Vice band, T-Vice's predecessor. Longtime friends James Cardozo and Gerald Kebreau were soon part of the group thus completing the quartet as they were originally known to be. Roberto and Reynaldo had thought of the idea of creating their own group through the musical influence and inspiration they received from Top Vice in which their father was the lead guitarist.
T-Vice revolutionized the genre of konpa with the energetic party vibe they brought to the scene. Musical influences from reggae, merengue, flamenco and modern synthesizing from rock 'n' roll have made the group one of the most innovative musicians of the genre. The group's performances have led them to become the current face behind the music in large part due to their international touring. The band has traveled to European, and Caribbean countries, as well as U.S states for concerts. The band's debut album "Konpa Kontak" was a hit among konpa listeners. In October 2006, T-Vice released a new album titled Kité'm Viv.
T-Vice has collaborated with other Haitian konpa bands such as Carimi and their rival Djakout Mizik. The group appeared in the hit single Party By The Sea along with rapper Wyclef Jean and Jamaican reggae artist Buju Banton.
Many sought to attribute the band's success to their relationship with patriarch Robert Martino, as well as the steadfast managerial genus of the Martino brothers' mother Jessie Al-Khal and their uncle Pierrot Al-Khal. T-Vice were victimized in the late 90s by a vicious rumor which was later proven to have been fabricated. It was widely believed that a jealous rival had begun the falsehood. T-Vice has also been involved in a noticeably ongoing "feud" with successful Konpa band Djakout Mizik. However, regardless of their supposed ongoing feud, members of both group share an amically professional friendship.
Over the years, T-Vice has become one of the most successful konpa bands of the modern era.
Haiti
1991
A-Zéro
T-Vice Lyrics
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Fidèl yo rasanble m' pral pale avè yo
Fidèl yo rasanble
Ou mande m kilè m' pral bò w lè
O oo oo pa bezwen fè lobo
O oo oo Vice la son lòt nivo
Woy fòk ou konsyentize
Ke m gen yon siperyorite
Ou gen foli polemik
Tout tan m'ap fè w wont en piblik
Chak weekend nou vwayaje pote kilti n nan lemondantye
Eastern park way yo deklare Vice la chanpyon
Vye frè pito ou fè fòfè
Tout moun ap di sa se abi
Al chèche regle pwoblèm de baz ki fè w pa ka fonksyone
Ou di w travay ou pa rekòlte dirijan yo pa separe
Ya pe fè w bourike pou yo anpoche
O oo oo (apa w fache) pa bezwen fè lobo
O oo oo (bi di bi dop oo) Vice la son lòt nivo
O oo oo pa bezwen fè lobo
O oo oo (bi di bi dop oo) Vice la son lòt nivo
Asosye vin pran nòt
Men bo nòt
Pe do bo bo pe do bo do
Kase konpa a
Woy konpa konpa konpa
Bagay yo wòch sou wòch metal sou metal
Men kijan yo fè l
Tounen tounen tounen tounen
A a a men groove ti sa a n' ka fè l
Tout moun ansanm
Bo do bo do bo do
One more time
Bo do bo do bo do
Ankò ankò
Bo do bo do bo do
Ou mande m kilè m' pral bò w lè
Ou voye m labank m' pral bò w rezilta
Woy men kont anbank chantè a a zewo
Men tanbourinè a a zewo
Kont anbank ti kibòdis yo a zewo
Finalman yo son bann zewo bare
Mon konpè wo sa se eksplwatasyon
Pou jan ya p fè w travay kont anbank ou a zewo
The opening lines of the song "A-Zero" by T-Vice talk about the gathering of faithful followers, and how the singer is going to address them. The chorus mentions "Vice" and how he is on a different level than others, implying greatness or superiority. The lyrics go on to discuss the need for awareness of one's own superiority, and how that can lead to conflict with others. The singer talks about how they often travel to share culture and how Vice has been declared a champion. They also mention how others may try to put them down, but they are not bothered because they are on a different level. The lyrics urge everyone to come together and create a harmonious groove. The last section addresses the exploitation of workers and how someone is being made to work for zero payment.
Line by Line Meaning
Tout fidèl yo rasanble
The loyal ones gather
Fidèl yo rasanble m' pral pale avè yo
I will talk to them once the loyal ones gather
Ou mande m kilè m' pral bò w lè
You ask when I will be there for you
O oo oo pa bezwen fè lobo
No need to create chaos
O oo oo Vice la son lòt nivo
Vice is on another level
Woy fòk ou konsyentize
You need to be aware
Ke m gen yon siperyorite
That I have a superiority
Ou gen foli polemik
You have a controversy frenzy
Tout tan m'ap fè w wont en piblik
All the while, I'm making you happy in public
Chak weekend nou vwayaje pote kilti n nan lemondantye
Every weekend we travel carrying culture to other countries
Eastern park way yo deklare Vice la chanpyon
They declare Vice the champion on Eastern park way
Vye frè pito ou fè fòfè
Old brother, you'd better puff
Tout moun ap di sa se abi
Everyone's saying that it's abuse
Al chèche regle pwoblèm de baz ki fè w pa ka fonksyone
Go solve the basic problems that are preventing you from functioning
Ou di w travay ou pa rekòlte dirijan yo pa separe
You say you work but don't reap, the leaders don't separate
Ya pe fè w bourike pou yo anpoche
They can make you a donkey for their pockets
Asosye vin pran nòt
Associates come to take notes
Men bo nòt
But beautiful notes
Pe do bo bo pe do bo do
Little by little, bo bo, little by little
Kase konpa a
Break the compas
Woy konpa konpa konpa
Wow, compas, compas, compas
Bagay yo wòch sou wòch metal sou metal
Things are hitting each other, metal on metal
Men kijan yo fè l
But look how they do it
Tounen tounen tounen tounen
Turning, turning, turning, turning
A a a men groove ti sa a n' ka fè l
Ah ah ah, this little groove we can do it
Tout moun ansanm
Everybody together
Bo do bo do bo do
Bo do bo do bo do
One more time
One more time
Ankò ankò
Again, again
Ou voye m labank m' pral bò w rezilta
You send me to the bank, I'll be back with your results
Woy men kont anbank chantè a a zewo
Wow, but the singer's bank account is zero
Men tanbourinè a a zewo
But the tambourine player's is zero
Kont anbank ti kibòdis yo a zewo
The little keyboard players' are zero too
Finalman yo son bann zewo bare
Finally, their sound is all zeros
Mon konpè wo sa se eksplwatasyon
My friend, that's exploitation
Pou jan ya p fè w travay kont anbank ou a zewo
They're making you work against your bank account's zeros
Contributed by Eli V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@wendyetienne5036
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Pour encore sachez la figurine pop de Mr amitieux trop timide pour dire qu'il est amoureux plus occupés à vivre plus à faire vivre son gentil amour plus sa gentille émotion d'amour sincère plus pure plus réciproque ceux qui savent pas sa ont pas était amoureux ...
Pour sachez aimer bien tous plus toutes avec gentilesses plus réciprocités.
Pour encore sachez aimer bien tous plus toutes avec gentilesses plus réciprocités.
Pour sachez la figurine pop de Mme amoureuse trop timide pour dire qu'elle est amoureuse plus occupés à vivre plus à faire vivre son gentil amour plus sa gentille émotion d'amour sincère plus pure plus réciproque celle qui savent pas sa ont pas était amoureuse ...
Pour sachez la figurine pop de Mr amoureux trop timide pour dire qu'il est amoureux plus occupés à vivre plus à faire vivre son gentil amour plus sa gentille émotion d'amour sincère plus pure plus réciproque ceux qui savent pas sa ont pas était amoureux ...
Pour encore sachez la figurine pop de Mme amoureuse trop timide pour dire qu'elle est amoureuse plus occupés à vivre plus à faire vivre son gentil amour plus sa gentille émotion d'amour sincère plus pure plus réciproque celle qui savent pas sa ont pas était amoureuse ...
Pour encore sachez la figurine pop de Mr amoureux trop timide pour dire qu'il est amoureux plus occupés à vivre plus à faire vivre son gentil amour plus sa gentille émotion d'amour sincère plus pure plus réciproque ceux qui savent pas sa ont pas était amoureux ...
@feilongish
A master piece
@mohamedgueham2513
c'est du lourd bonne fin d'année à tous
@sylvieandre5527
0pp
@jorgenavarrosaenz6908
Excelente
@cheryremy463
My favorite band
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Bon bongay 🥵😍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🇭🇹 mwen tombée love la 💯💥
@jobdanielade5651
Wiki, de très belles musiques wi en version studio. Bon bgay wi la Vice la
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@andyjulmiste7485
Anyn mizik sa yo bèl e yo pap janm pase mòd