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
Fe Je'm Plezi
T-Vice Lyrics
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Just look at her
Ouuh
Chaq fwa m′ pran lari
Se toujou yon plezi
Proche l' pou′m fon ti gade
Li gon jan l' souri
Ke'w pa jamais bouke gade
Gade li gade li
Pa ta di se Rihanna
Li fè je m plezi
Oh oh
Gade li pa ta ka renmen wè li
Gade li
Tankou Michelle Obama
Li fè je m′ plezi
Oh oh
Gade li pa ta ka renmen wè li
Come on
Mwen pa janm pran lari
San′m pa pase devan lakay li
Fò'k mwen wè l′ s'on necesite
Mwen pa vle pas′on jou
San'm pa di l′ yon ti bonjou
Pran plezi gade li de jou an jou
Gade li gade li
Ou pa ta di Emeline Michel
Li fè je m plezi
Oh oh
Gade li pa ta ka renmen wè li
Gade li
Pa ta di se Madona
Li fè je m' plezi
Oh oh
Gade li pa ta ka renmen wè li
Bote li trè naturel fò w ta wè l'
Jan li byen kanpe, li move
Gade l′
Fason li mache fè je m′ plezi
Fason l'abiye fè je m′ plezi
Gadon fanm
(Keyboard Solo)
Li bèl li anfòm li byen kanpe
Fanm sa oh
She she she's a ten
Fanm sa oh
Li bèl li anfòm li byen kanpe
Fanm sa oh
Shawty is a ten
Fanm sa oh
Lè′m aproche l' li gon jan l′ pale
Ki fè tèt mwen pati oh
Jan l' abiye se tèt chaje
Presence li decontrole m
Men'm lè fache li gon jan l′ souri
Ki fè tèt mwen pati oh oh
Le l′ nan lari pa ta ka gade l' pa ta ka gade l′
Li bèl li anfòm li byen kanpe
Fanm sa oh
She she she's a ten
Fanm sa oh
Li bèl li anfòm li byen kanpe
Fanm sa oh
Shawty is a ten
Fanm sa oh
Ede m chante
(Keyboard Solo)
Fanm sa
Fason li mache fè je m′ plezi
Fason l'abiye fè je m′ plezi
Tout jan li kanpe fè je m' plezi
Le'm aproche l′ li gon jan l′ pale
Ki fè tèt mwen pati oh
Jan l' abiye se tèt chaje
Presence li decontrole m
Men′m lè l' fache li gon jan l′ souri
Ki fè tèt mwen pati oh
Le l' nan lari pa ta ka gade l′ pa ta ka gade l'
Mwen tonbe
Woy
Mwen tonbe
Gade'm tonbe
Mwen tonbe
Tèt mwen vin pati
Mwen tonbe
Preske pran lari
Mwen tonbe
Manman marie
Mwen tonbe
Di on mo pou mwen
Mwen tonbe
Manman marie oh
Mwen tonbe
Di on mo pou mwen
Mwen tonbe
Telman l fè je m′ plezi
Mwen tonbe
Preske pran lari
Mwen tonbe
Manman Marie
Mwen tonbe
Di on mo pour mwen
Mwen tonbe
Manman Marie oh
Mwen tonbe
Di on mo pou mwen
The song "Fe Je'm Plezi" by T-Vice talks about a beautiful girl who caught the singer's attention. He talks about how he finds pleasure in watching her every day and makes a comparison to popular figures like Rihanna, Michelle Obama, and Madonna. He expresses how her natural beauty and the way she dresses make him admire her more. The singer mentions that every time he approaches her, he becomes nervous, and her presence makes him feel out of control.
Through the use of light instruments like the keyboard solo, the song maintains its flow, making it easy to dance to. The song has a catchy up-tempo rhythm and rhyme scheme that makes it an excellent song for parties and other social events.
In summary, the lyrics to "Fe Je'm Plezi" is a love song that celebrates the beauty of a woman and how she turns the singer's world around. It is an excellent tune for dancing and creating a lively atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
Chaq fwa m′ pran lari
Se toujou yon plezi
Proche l' pou′m fon ti gade
Li gon jan l' souri
Bote li se yon tablo
Ke'w pa jamais bouke gade
Every time I hit the street
It's always a pleasure
Approaching her to take a glimpse
She's got a smile that lights up her face
Her figure is like a masterpiece
You'd never tire of looking at her
Gade li gade li
Pa ta di se Rihanna
Li fè je m plezi
Oh oh
Gade li pa ta ka renmen wè li
Gade li
Tankou Michelle Obama
Li fè je m′ plezi
Oh oh
Gade li pa ta ka renmen wè li
Look at her, look at her
You can't mistake her for Rihanna
She brings joy to me
Oh oh
Looking at her, you can't help liking what you see
Like Michelle Obama
She brings me delight
Oh oh
Even she wouldn't mind looking at herself
Mwen pa janm pran lari
San′m pa pase devan lakay li
Fò'k mwen wè l′ s'on necesite
Mwen pa vle pas′on jou
San'm pa di l′ yon ti bonjou
Pran plezi gade li de jou an jou
I never hit the street
Without passing by her house
I need to see her
I don't want to miss a single day
Without saying 'hi'
Taking pleasure in looking at her every day
Bote li trè naturel fò w ta wè l'
Jan li byen kanpe, li move
Gade l′
Fason li mache fè je m′ plezi
Fason l'abiye fè je m′ plezi
Gadon fanm
Her body is so natural, you have to take a look
The way she stands and moves
Just look at her
The way she walks brings me pleasure
The way she dresses brings me pleasure
A woman's beauty
Li bèl li anfòm li byen kanpe
Fanm sa oh
She she she's a ten
Fanm sa oh
She's beautiful, fit, and well-balanced
That woman
She's a ten
That woman
Lè′m aproche l' li gon jan l′ pale
Ki fè tèt mwen pati oh
Jan l' abiye se tèt chaje
Presence li decontrole m
Men'm lè fache li gon jan l′ souri
Ki fè tèt mwen pati oh oh
Le l′ nan lari pa ta ka gade l' pa ta ka gade l'
When I approach her, she talks to me
Causing my head to spin
Her fashion sense is mind-boggling
Her presence gets me off balance
Even when she's angry, she's got a smile on her face
Causing my head to spin
When she's on the street, you can't help but look
Mwen tonbe
Woy
Mwen tonbe
Gade'm tonbe
Mwen tonbe
Tèt mwen vin pati
Mwen tonbe
Preske pran lari
Mwen tonbe
Manman marie
Mwen tonbe
Di on mo pou mwen
Mwen tonbe
Manman marie oh
Mwen tonbe
Di on mo pou mwen
I fall
Wow
I fall
Look at me falling
I fall
My head is spinning
I fall
Almost hitting the street
I fall
Oh dear Mother Mary
I fall
Say a word for me
I fall
Oh dear Mother Mary
I fall
Say a word for me
Writer(s): Roberto Martino
Contributed by Micah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.