Izolan barikad crew biography examples
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We’ve been increasing the number of Haitian artists on our daily playlist lately and we want to keep sharing our list with you as it grows. If you are new to the Rap-Kreyol scene like we are, here are a few things you should know about the genre.
Rap Kreyol also refer to as ‘Ipap Kreyòl’ is simply Haitian Hip Hop or Hip Hop Kreyol. The music originates from Haiti and is performed by artists of Haitian descent. Just like American Hip-Hop, many Haitian rap artists have had rough childhoods and difficult living conditions producing rappers who address socio-economic topics in their lyrics, often hardcore beats are used and the artist raps primarily in Kreyòl.
The genre has been part of the Haitian culture since the early ’80s with groups such as Original Rap Staff, King Posee, Rap Kreyòl S.A., Masters of Haiti, Fighters, Blackdo, Fam-Squad, Supa Deno, Prince Berlin, and Muzion attaining prominence, but lately, it has become very popular with Haitian
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Barikad Crew is a hip-hop group straight out of Bas Peu d'Chose (BPC), a neighborhood in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The group was founded in 2002 when the members who were all in different groups living in the same neighborhood decided to join forces and overcome the barikad (obstacles) placed in front of them during their careers as MC's. Their debut album "Goumen pou sa w kwè" (Fight for what you believe) was released in November 2007 to record sales. At the time of the album release, the group members were: Bricks, Brital, Dade (R.I.P.), Deja-Voo (R.I.P.), Fantom, Izolan, Kondagana, Marco, Master Sun, Papa K-tafalk (R.I.P.), Young Cliff (R.I.P.).
In June 15 2008, tragedy struck the group when K-tafalk, Deja-Voo and Dade lost their lives in a horrific fordon accident that shocked the entire nation. After a few months break from music, the group has resumed activity in October 2008, during a concert of support and remembrance. In November 2008, they released their sop
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| Rap Kreyol, Kreyòl hip hop | |
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| Stylistic origins | Hip-Hop |
| Founder | Master Dji |
| Cultural origins | 1980's |
| Typical instruments | |
| Mainstream popularity | probably mid-80's |
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| Regional scenes | |
Haitian Hip Hop or Hip Hop Kreyol is music originating from Haiti and sung bygd artists of Haitian descent. The most popular form of this is the rising of 'Ipap Kreyòl' or Kreyòl Hip Hop. Often, hardcore beats are used while the artist raps in kreyòl. Kreyòl hip hop, have since the early 80's been part of the Haitian culture, with groups such as Original Rap Staff, Rap Kreyol S.A, masters Of Haiti, Supa Deno, Prince Berlin & Muzion to name a few but lately has become very popular with Haitian youth.
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