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
Interlude
T-Vice Lyrics
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Aye don't pass me no white lighter nigga
27th floor of the 27 club
Closing 2 eyes 7 sins fuck love
Skipped being friends
We ain't ever click
She was mad pissed finding out when it did
Pray to the moon as you listening to this
50 on each arm
Camo on hundred length liquor all 3 tones
New York
Paris
You never where I want you to be
Be
Bona-pardon me Napoleon speaks on
22 chains
Look like I might lose some
Way up in the air now
Stare down do something
We became the wave wild think you heard
Goldberg money on the third what's the word
Shinigami telling me I'm living now
Take advice and let it go
Tables turn make them burn linen down
She a air head living refuge
Wanna get ahead with the bread in my net pool fenna drown
Talk of town shh- Feds around
How they recognize vice with his head down
How they claim king I ain't ever share a crown
How you hate me inner peace paramount
How you hate me she was just hanging out
Learn the game cause you hating on a player now
Learn the game cause you hating on a P
Lil peon
The lyrics in T-Vice's song Interlude may seem random and disconnected at first glance, but upon closer inspection, it is clear that there are several underlying themes and messages being conveyed. The first few lines reference the notorious "27 Club," a group of musicians who all died at the age of 27, and warn against the use of a white lighter, believed by some to be bad luck. The lyrics later touch on the ideas of sin, love, and friendship, indicating that the singer has dismissed these concepts and is instead focused on material possessions and status symbols. There is a sense of restlessness and dissatisfaction, with the repeated line "you never where I want you to be" suggesting a desire for more.
The lyrics also allude to various locations and cultures, from New York to Paris to Napoleon to what may be a reference to Japanese mythology with the mention of a Shinigami. There is a sense of worldliness and a desire to experience different cultures and lifestyles. The final lines touch on the idea of learning the "game" and becoming successful, even in the face of those who hate and try to bring down the singer.
Overall, the lyrics of Interlude speak to a sense of ambition and restlessness, with a focus on material possessions and success. There is a desire for more and a willingness to take risks to achieve it, even if it means leaving behind traditional concepts like friendship and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm
Aye don't pass me no white lighter nigga
Asking not to be given a white lighter since they are considered bad luck among some people
27th floor of the 27 club
Referencing the 27 Club, consisting of famous musicians who died at the age of 27
Closing 2 eyes 7 sins fuck love
Choosing to indulge in sinful behavior over focusing on love
Skipped being friends
Choosing to skip developing a friendship and moving straight into a romantic relationship
We ain't ever click
Not having a strong connection or chemistry with someone
She was mad pissed finding out when it did
Referring to a woman being angry upon finding out about something later than she should have
Pray to the moon as you listening to this
Suggesting that someone should pray or focus on their spirituality while listening to the song
Know I fill this bag up all night long 50 on each arm
Bringing in a lot of money and carrying it on each arm
Camo on hundred length liquor all 3 tones New York Paris
Wearing camouflage clothing and drinking expensive liquor in both New York and Paris
You never where I want you to be Be Bona-pardon me Napoleon speaks on
Being disappointed that someone is never where they want them to be, referencing Napoleon Bonaparte
22 chains Look like I might lose some Way up in the air now Stare down do something
Wearing a lot of jewelry and daring someone to confront them
We became the wave wild think you heard Goldberg money on the third what's the word
Becoming popular or influential and referencing a wealthy individual named Goldberg
Shinigami telling me I'm living now
Referencing a Japanese death spirit and acknowledging that they are currently alive
Take advice and let it go
Suggesting that someone should listen to advice and move on from a situation
Tables turn make them burn linen down
Reversing a situation and causing others to suffer the consequences
She a air head living refuge Wanna get ahead with the bread in my net pool fenna drown
Describing a woman as unintelligent and wanting to use the artist for their money
Talk of town shh- Feds around
Being cautious and quiet because police officers are present
How they recognize vice with his head down
Questioning how someone can still be recognized even when they are feeling defeated or dejected
How they claim king I ain't ever share a crown
Disagreeing with someone's claim to be a king and stating that the artist has never shared power
How you hate me inner peace paramount
Being confused as to why someone dislikes the artist when inner peace is the most important thing
How you hate me she was just hanging out
Wondering why someone hates the artist when they were only socializing with someone else
Learn the game cause you hating on a player now
Encouraging someone to learn how to succeed since they are jealous of the singer's success
Learn the game cause you hating on a P Lil peon
Advising someone to learn how to be successful since they are belittling the artist's accomplishments
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Written by: Myles Brock
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