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
Sensation
T-Vice Lyrics
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Bidi bidi banm banm
Mwen pa ka kontwole l ankò oh oh
Lè mwen wè
Lè mwen wè w kap pase devanmm
Se ti kè mwen kip ran bat fò e li kòmanse tranble
Son w sansansyon ki banm friksyon
A Bidi bidi banm banm
Bidi bidi bidi bidi - banm banm
Lè w pale
Manman cheri lè w pale ou fè tout kò m tranble
Se ti kè mwen ki pran rache e li kòmanse chante
Son w sansasyon an ki banm friksyon
Mwen pa ka kontwole l ankò oh oh
A Bidi bidi banm banm
Bidi bidi bidi bidi - banm banm
Kite konpa mache
Ay manman
Se sa ou di mwen pou m fè
Ay cheri
Se sa ou di mwen pou m fè
Bidi bidi bidi bidi
Bidi bidi bidi bidi - banm banm
Se ah when I come to the house
T-vice is in the house and I see the light
Roberto voye monte T-vice kape jwe tout moun yo anraje, se
the sensation
The lyrics “Nou pati, Bidi bidi banm banm, Mwen pa ka kontwole l ankò oh oh” from T-Vice's song Sensation can be interpreted as the feeling of losing control and being carried away by the music. The repetition of “bidi bidi banm banm” creates a fast and frenzied beat that incites dancing and excitement. The singer expresses that they cannot control their body's reaction to the music, as evidenced by the line, “Se ti kè mwen kip ran bat fò e li kòmanse tranble,” which describes their heart racing and their body trembling.
The second verse describes how the singer's mother also becomes caught up in the sensation of the music. When she speaks, her words make the singer's whole body shake, and she even starts to sing along. This second verse reinforces the idea that the sensation of the music is not just individual, but communal, bringing people together and igniting their passion.
Overall, the lyrics of Sensation are an ode to the power of music to electrify and unite people, creating a shared and unforgettable experience. The frenzied beat and repetitive lyrics emphasize the physical and emotional response to music, capturing the feeling of being caught up in the moment and carried away by the music.
Line by Line Meaning
Nou pati
We're leaving.
Bidi bidi banm banm
With fast and lively movements.
Mwen pa ka kontwole l ankò oh oh
I can't control it anymore.
Lè mwen wè
When I see it.
Lè mwen wè w kap pase devanmm
When I see it passing by me.
Se ti kè mwen kip ran bat fò e li kòmanse tranble
My heart starts beating fast and it begins to tremble.
Son w sansansyon ki banm friksyon
The sound of the sensation causes friction.
A Bidi bidi banm banm
With more fast and lively movements.
Bidi bidi bidi bidi - banm banm
With more and more fast and lively movements.
Lè w pale
When you speak.
Manman cheri lè w pale ou fè tout kò m tranble
Mommy dear, when you speak, my whole body trembles.
Se ti kè mwen ki pran rache e li kòmanse chante
My heart gets pulled and it starts singing.
Son w sansasyon an ki banm friksyon
The sound of the sensation causes friction.
Kite konpa mache
Let the compas (dance) keep going.
Ay manman
Oh mother.
Se sa ou di mwen pou m fè
That's what you tell me to do.
Ay cheri
Oh dear.
Bidi bidi bidi bidi
With fast and lively movements.
Bidi bidi bidi bidi - banm banm
With more and more fast and lively movements.
Se ah when I come to the house
It's ah when I come to the house.
T-vice is in the house and I see the light
T-vice is playing and I see the light (of the stage).
Roberto voye monte T-vice kape jwe tout moun yo anraje, se
Roberto brings up T-vice and they make everyone go crazy, that's it.
Writer(s): Edwin B. Edwards, Anthony Sbarbaro, Larry Shields, D. James La Rocca, H. W. Ragas
Contributed by Owen K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Amo Selena y amo música haitiana!!! Que alegría descubrir esta canción!!
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