T-Vice is a Haitian Compas music band that is based in Miami, Florida.
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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

Banm T-Vice Mwen
T-Vice Lyrics

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Chuvah
Chu Chuvah
Chu Chuvah
Chuvah Choo Choo

Yeah yeah yeah

Gangers Super Gangers ako

Pag ikay kumindat Ay Wilang Binatbat si Maja sa ganda ko

Winner Super Winner ako
Sa jowa ko na may abs
walang flabs Doctor Crabs
siya ang aking may Labs

Chuva Choo Choo
Chuva Choo Choo
Ako ang muse ng buhay mo

Chuva Choo Choo
Chuva Choo Choo

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of T-Vice's song Banm T-Vice Mwen, "Chuvah, Chu Chuvah" are simply sounds and not lyrics with a specific meaning. The first verse of the song is comprised of playful fanfare as the singer brags about himself and his superior status. He declares himself a "Super Ganger" and proclaims that even if Maja, who is presumably a beautiful woman, were to compare herself to him, he would still be more beautiful. He continues the boasting by claiming to be a "Super Winner," with a fit partner who has abs, and no flabs or crab infestations. The singer then declares that his partner is his 'labs' (short form of laboratory) which here means that he sees her as his experimental protégé.

The chorus of the song, "Chuva Choo Choo," remains simple, and the singer repeats "Ako ang muse ng buhay mo" (I am the muse of your life) reassuringly, as if to reassure the person listening to the song that the singer is the one everyone wants and needs in their lives. This song, like many others by T-Vice, is intended to be fun-loving and danceable with no profound message, just a jovial one.

Line by Line Meaning

Chuvah
Expressing the artist’s excitement and energy through nonsensical sounds

Chu Chuvah
Repeating the previous line to amplify the artist’s excitement

Chu Chuvah
Further amplifying the artist’s excitement

Chuvah Choo Choo
Using onomatopoeic sounds to convey a train-like feeling of unstoppable momentum and energy

Yeah yeah yeah
Affirming the artist’s enthusiasm and excitement

Gangers Super Gangers ako
Declaring the artist’s confidence and superior status among their peers

Pag ikay kumindat Ay Wilang Binatbat si Maja sa ganda ko
Boasting about the artist’s exceptional beauty in a playful manner, with a witty reference to a popular Filipino actress

Winner Super Winner ako
Affirming the artist’s success and top-tier status

Sa jowa ko na may abs
Proudly stating that the artist’s partner is physically fit

walang flabs Doctor Crabs
Asserting that the artist’s partner is free of excess fat and sexually healthy

siya ang aking may Labs
Endearingly referring to the artist’s partner as their laboratory or research subject, suggesting that they bring joy and fulfillment to the artist’s life

Chuva Choo Choo
Repeating the train-like sounds to maintain the energy and momentum of the song

Chuva Choo Choo
Continuing to build on the train-like sounds and energy of the song

Ako ang muse ng buhay mo
Stating that the artist is the inspiration and guiding force in the listener’s life

Chuva Choo Choo
Returning to the train-like sounds and energy to close out the song

Chuva Choo Choo
Final repetition of the train-like sounds and energy

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