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
HAITI PAP KRAZE
T-Vice Lyrics
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li fe tet tout blodè chooo oooo o oooo
lò wè li pran lari tankou tele yo gade l oooo o oooo .
lò we l fon ti souri tankou movie yo gade l ooo o oooo.
oou ou ou baby jodi a mwen vle di w janm renmen w jan tout zanmi m ap di ou sou men from w ou mèt kwe m m kwe w se ave w mw santi m byen ou men m mw prè pou depanse tout byennnnn yo relew miss incredible
telman w bel tankou tele yo gadew ou gon beauty ki high level si ou ta tonbe ou met kwe m m ap levo w ooo
se pa manti ou tankou yon tv se mw ki antè n ou yo gadew tankou fim ou son bel tifi se beaute w yo ki chè n ou .
li fe tet tout blodè chooo oooo o oooo
lò we li pran lari tankou tele yo gade l oooo o ooo
lò we l fon t souri tankou movie yo gade l oooo o oooo.
you sooo beau ...
tiful beau ...
ba...
by girl
m ap toujou mete antè n ou an pou ka toujou klè nenpotlè w bezwen m map toujou prèèèè ou tankou yon fim ki afiche tout moun ap prese al gade ekranw byen bel li byen krele tout neg se anmwey yap rele baby girl i love you forever ou son real pretty girl ou parfait tout kote se de ou yap paleee telman w bel ti cheri ou se fyète eeee
se pa manti ou tankou yon tv e se mw ki antè n ou yo gadew tankou fim ou son bel tifi se beaute w yo ki chè n ou
let gooo
my girl is beautiful oooo o oooo
li fe tet tout blodè chooo oooo o oooo
lò we li pran lari tankou tele yo gade l oooo o oooo
lò we l fon ti souri tankou movie yo gade l oooo o oooo
costy jay
here we go
than she sexy and she moves like star lajan pa fe l egare epil chaje swag lè mw te ale avel nan club la tout moun te tonbe gadel teman l gen fresh la.
si yo gadew tankou tele put your hands the air oooo o oooo e siw kwew gen swag put your hands the air woo o oooo
2×2
ou ooo from my pretty girl ooooo ah swag costy jay music
In T-Vice's song "Haiti Pap Kraze," the lead singer expresses his admiration for his beautiful girlfriend. The song begins with him praising her beauty and the effect it has on him, causing his heart to race and his blood to boil. He describes how when he sees her walking down the street, she reminds him of a movie star with her confident stride and captivating smile. He declares his love for her and reassures her that she is the only one he wants to be with. The chorus repeats the sentiment that his girl is beautiful and has his heart completely.
Throughout the song, the lead singer compares his girlfriend's beauty to that of a television or movie star, emphasizing her high level of attractiveness. He asserts that he is proud to have her as his girlfriend and that everyone else should be envious of the love they share. The bridge of the song features a rap verse from Costy Jay, in which he further praises the girl's beauty and her confident demeanor.
Line by Line Meaning
my girl is beautiful oooo o oooo
The singer is expressing his admiration for his girlfriend's beauty.
li fe tet tout blodè chooo oooo o oooo
Her beauty is so striking that it takes his breath away.
lò wè li pran lari tankou tele yo gade l oooo o oooo .
When she walks in the street, people can't help but notice her beauty just like how they would react when watching television.
lò we l fon ti souri tankou movie yo gade l ooo o oooo.
Her smile is as captivating as the smiles of actresses in movies.
oou ou ou baby jodi a mwen vle di w janm renmen w jan tout zanmi m ap di ou sou men from w ou mèt kwe m m kwe w se ave w mw santi m byen ou men m mw prè pou depanse tout byennnnn yo relew miss incredible
He tells her how much he loves her and that she is the only one for him. He also mentions that her friends always comment on how well-suited they are and he feels lucky to be with her.
telman w bel tankou tele yo gadew ou gon beauty ki high level si ou ta tonbe ou met kwe m m ap levo w ooo
He emphasizes how beautiful she is, saying that it's on a very high level that if she fell, he would lift her up due to how mesmerizing her beauty is.
se pa manti ou tankou yon tv se mw ki antè n ou yo gadew tankou fim ou son bel tifi se beaute w yo ki chè n ou .
He assures her that he's not exaggerating about her beauty, as he knows that he's in front of a real, beautiful girl that people admire, and he loves her even more because of her beauty.
you sooo beau ...
The singer is conveying appreciation for his girlfriend's beauty again.
tiful beau ...
Continuing the previous line - her beauty is emphasized again.
by girl
He refers to her as his baby girl, as a term of endearment.
m ap toujou mete antè n ou an pou ka toujou klè nenpotlè w bezwen m map toujou prèèèè ou tankou yon fim ki afiche tout moun ap prese al gade ekranw byen bel li byen krele tout neg se anmwey yap rele baby girl i love you forever ou son real pretty girl ou parfait tout kote se de ou yap paleee telman w bel ti cheri ou se fyète eeee
The singer promises to always prioritize her needs, make her feel loved like a movie that everyone wants to watch because of how beautiful she is, and tell everyone how proud he is to have her as his baby girl as she is the definition of a pretty girl that is perfect in everywhere she goes.
let gooo
He's urging the listener to move forward with the song.
costy jay
This is the singer's name or nickname.
than she sexy and she moves like star lajan pa fe l egare epil chaje swag lè mw te ale avel nan club la tout moun te tonbe gadel teman l gen fresh la.
He praises how sexy she is and how confident and stylish she is when she moves, and when he went to the club with her, everyone noticed how fresh and cool she looked.
si yo gadew tankou tele put your hands the air oooo o oooo e siw kwew gen swag put your hands the air woo o oooo
He challenges the listener to raise their hands in admiration if they see his girlfriend just like how they would react when seeing something amazing on TV, and if they think they're stylish too, raise their hands too.
2x2
This might indicate a chorus or transition in the song.
ou ooo from my pretty girl ooooo ah swag costy jay music
The song ends with the singer's declaration that his girlfriend is his pretty girl.
Contributed by Mateo S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.