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 KitΓ©'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
San Limit
T-Vice Lyrics
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Jodya ou deside rann mwen visit
Chanpay ap koule nan fè nwa gen mizik
Ou di m se zanmi w men jodya mwen anvi w
Baby youβ²re turning me on
No no I don't wanna rush
But youβ²re turning me on
Mwen pa vle w panse no no
Ke mwen twΓ² prese - no no
But I want it I want it I want it
F on ti avanse vin di m sa w panse β wo wo
Pou m pa wè jan w anvi m
Ou pran pΓ²z wap gade fim
Aswè a san san limit
Vice 2K
Turn the lights off
Turn the lights off
Sa fè kèlke jou
Depi m ap tann ou
Yo te di m ke on son fanm Ki ka fè mwen fou
Kounya m anvi ke tout afè w ka vin afè m tou
Gade kijan ou ipnotize e ou fè m we flou
Yo di son tizè ou ye yo te pale m de ou
Sa fè kèlke jou
Depi m ap tann ou
Koupe solo a sèk epi lage gita
Jan m ap gade w la konsa m ta manje la
Brase ren w brase ren w nΓ²mal
Baby you're turning me on
No no I don't wanna rush
But youβ²re turning me on
Turn the lights off
Turn the lights off
The lyrics to T-Vice's song San Limit express the singer's desire for someone, with the implication that they have been waiting a long time for this person. The opening lines "Entre nou te toujou gen limit" suggest that there have been obstacles between the two of them, but now they are beyond those limitations. The singer then notes that the object of their affection, Jodya, has come to visit and the music is flowing. Jodya is described as a friend, but the singer's desire for them is increasing. They are "turning me on," but the singer doesn't want to rush things, despite wanting the object of their affection.
The second verse continues this theme, with the singer saying they don't want Jodya to think they are too eager, but they do want things to happen between them. They ask Jodya for their opinion so they don't misinterpret their signals, and the singer suggests they get close and watch a movie. The chorus repeats, with the singer noting that Jodya is turning them on, even as they try to temper their eagerness. The song ends with the repeated refrain to turn the lights off, suggesting that the two of them are about to get closer.
Overall, the song captures the tension between two people who want to be together, but are hesitant to make the first move. The lyrics suggest that there have been obstacles in the past preventing them from being together, but those limitations have been broken down. The music creates a sensual atmosphere, while the lyrics capture the emotions of the singer, who is longing for the object of their affection.
Line by Line Meaning
Entre nou te toujou gen limit
There have always been limits between us
Jodya ou deside rann mwen visit
Now you decided to come visit me
Chanpay ap koule nan fè nwa gen mizik
Champagne is flowing in the dark with music
Ou di m se zanmi w men jodya mwen anvi w
You told me you're just a friend, but now I want you
Mwen pa vle w panse no no
I don't want you to think I'm too eager
Ke mwen twΓ² prese - no no
Because I am too impatient
But I want it I want it I want it
But I really want it
F on ti avanse vin di m sa w panse β wo wo
Just make a move and tell me what you're thinking
Pou m pa wè jan w anvi m
So that I can see how much you want me
Ou pran pΓ²z wap gade fim
You're posing like you're in a movie
Aswè a san san limit
Tonight without limits
Vice 2K
Vice 2K
Turn the lights off
Turn the lights off
Sa fè kèlke jou
It's been some days
Depi m ap tann ou
Since I've been waiting for you
Yo te di m ke on son fanm Ki ka fè mwen fou
They told me about a certain woman who could drive me crazy
Kounya m anvi ke tout afè w ka vin afè m tou
Now I want everything about you to become my business too
Gade kijan ou ipnotize e ou fè m we flou
Look at how you're hypnotizing and confusing me
Yo di son tizè ou ye yo te pale m de ou
They say your voice is a tease and they talked to me about you
Koupe solo a sèk epi lage gita
Cut the guitar solo and let the song play
Jan m ap gade w la konsa m ta manje la
The way I'm looking at you, I could eat you up
Brase ren w brase ren w nΓ²mal
Hold me tight, hold me tight like normal
Turn the lights off
Turn the lights off
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