The night started off slow but eventually did pick up a bit. I would say it was the most successful party over the Thanksgiving weekend in New York because Amazura is large and there must have been about 900 people in there in total. Just to make sure I spoke to the club owner and […]
Interview with Dany Pierre aka Dany Le Beau.
After a long hiatus from the Haitian music business, Daniel Pierre aka Danny P/ Danny Le Beau is back for one night to help Tabou celebrate their anniversary at SOBs this weekend. Before the show this Friday, Opa caught up with Danny and had a little chat with him and for those that are not […]
Nickenson Prud’homme Q & A
OpaMusic.com spoke with Nick about the comments made in regard to him leaving Zenglen and if there are indeed any problems in the Zenglen camp. Nicky admits he has been trying to set up a meeting with the band for a month now and the meeting has yet to take place. When I asked what […]
NuLook’s “…Still News” review
After much anticipation, NuLook finally delivers to fans and critics alike their new album titled, Still News. The Look remains the same except for the addition of guitarist, Ralph Condé. Arly, Gazzman, Fedler, Laporte, Alix Nozile, and Charnel remain the prominent “front” men, prompting many to wonder if Condé’s days are perceived “numbered” as he […]
Phantoms Comeback Concert
On Thursday night I attended Phantoms’ rehearsal at the regular locale on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. Of course if you’ve ever been to one Phantoms’ rehearsals you know anything that goes in there is never expected or familiar in this gathering. Medina, Cloolie, Clinton, Cassandra, Kino, Jensen, Lemy, Captain Jean, Max Jean and the rest […]
Djakout Mizik Vans was shot @ New Jersey
On Saturday, May 27th at around 1:00AM in the morning, Opa received a phone call that Djakout Mizik’s musicians were the victims of an attempted murder. It’s unclear at the moment who was the actual target. As the van that was transporting the musicians to the club that they were supposed to be playing in […]
Interview with Cleona Pierre
You all were asking for Cleo, men Cleo! With her first single out since joining the band Hangout, read why she decided this was the right move and what should we be expecting from her in the near future. Opa: What is your full name? Cleo: Cleona Pierre Opa: When is your birthday? Cleo: July […]
Michel Blaise Interesting Resignation Letter From System Band
No More Pain: My Letter to You O Exploitation! Tick Tock Your clock is ticking Are you listening? You can’t deal life with my gifted hand You can’t turn my spirit into sand You can’t stop me- I symbolize the word “can” Watch me. I’m crawling my way to the top to win O Exploitation! […]
CaRiMi Official Statement – “Por Favor” Copyright Infringement
Official Statement – “Por Favor” Copyright Infringement Recently it was brought to our attention that there was a song circulating around in Curacao and Aruba that was doing very well with a severe similarity to CaRiMi’s original song, “Por Favor”. Investigating it further we realized that the song in question, renamed “Mamasita,” was a direct […]
Interview with K-dans New Lead Vocalist, Mac D
Four months ago, Konpa direk music lovers and fans everywhere were shocked to learn the news of the departure of K-Dans’ founding member and lead vocalist, Jude Jean. For over a decade, Jean was the face of the band. Konpa Factory, which only has been managing the band for a few months, did not wait […]
