"Enkantasyon": Yon rityèl mizikal

Nou te okouran? Nou tande l?

Imaj mwen pran nan paj IG atis la

Imaj mwen pran nan paj IG atis la

Riva Nyri Précil lage on pwojè lot jou nan semèn sa a. Li frape fò ak dènye albòm li a, Enkantasyon, yon vwayaj mistik kote chak mizik sanble tankou yon rityèl. Son li louvè lespri w, li mennen w nan yon espas kote w pa jis tande mizik la, men w viv li. Rasanble se youn nan mizik ki frape m pi fon: li pote yon mesaj inifikasyon ak son ki fè w santi w nan mitan yon seremoni. 

Tout moun jwenn mizik pa yo

Pwojè a gen mizik pou tout moun, selon mwen, tout moun jwenn. Si yon DJ byen jwe ak mikse li yo, nou ka tann Rasanble antre nan playlist yo. Men si se pou mete dife, Erzili Freda, Gede 2.0, ak Simbi ka fè moun leve danse san pwoblèm. Nan Domi se yon bijou pou fanatik konpa yo. Nouvo kolaborasyon li ak Steves J. Bryan fè zorèy mwen plezi tou. Sa fè kèk moman nou pa tande l rap; Lions l yo ka kontan. Epi chak fwa yo mete vibe yo ansanm, yo livre bèl travay. 

Mwen swete pwojè sa a rive gen menm enpak ak Perle de Culture, e menm ale pi lwen! Sèl kritik mwen genyen, se ke m ta renmen plis mizik e kèk ki pi long pou nou pwofite son yo pi plis.

Mizik rasin, plis pase yon senp ritm

Moun ki konnen m konnen mwen pa mize ak mizik rasin mwen an. San ke m pa vodouyizant, mwen kwè nan son tanbou, nan son banbou, sila chacha ak graj lakay mwen an. Tout moun ki konnen m ka konfime mwen pa negosye ni rara ni mizik rasin mwen. Premye kou dans tradiszyonèl mwen pran te kay Sant Tousen an. Sete yon èksperyans mwen fè pou m te dekonstwi ide ke mizik rasin otomatikman asosye ak vodou. Mwen wè l kòm yon eleman nan kilti Ayisyèn la. Se pou sa lè Laura Beaubrun te fè atelye l ete pase a, mwen te la. S on fason pou eksprime tèt ou nan sans son yo reponn sou ou.

Raboday ak rasin—yon maryaj ki ta dwe ale pi lwen

Sa k pi kapte atansyon m se entegrasyon raboday nan kèk mizik yo. Sèt, nou konnen raboday genyen yon baz rasin la dan l, men mwen santi sa fè kèk tan mwen pa jwenn sa m ka rele "ansyen raboday la". Mizik Ban m Pase AndyBeatz fè yo ak jan T-Ansyto lage nan Kale Pwa ò 2 Gouden. Mwen se on fanatik de stil sa. Mwen twouve sa domaj vin genyen on ralantisman sou pwodiksyon l. Lè m sonje ant 2016 ak 2022, pat ka genyen yon pwogram ki fèt san yon mizik raboday pa pase. Jodi a, se mizik sa yo ke etranje yo ap tande a. M espere beat maker yo pral marye son yo anko. 

Si w renmen vibe mistik ak rasin Riva a, ou ka rejwenn ou nan mizik Melissa Laveaux, Paul Beaubrun, ò sila BIC Tizon Dife. Yo chak gen yon fason inik pou melanje tradisyon ak son modèn, bay mizik yo yon dimansyon ki depase senp ritm; yo bay yon eksperyans. Mwen konprann totalman pouki tit albom lan se enkantasyon, li rele w, li anvoute w.

Nou rete konèkte epi n ap tann pwochen bèl pwojè ki va kontinye leve vibrasyon mizik ayisyèn pi wò! 

Ou panse gen lòt atis ki merite mansyon tou? Ki mizik sou Enkantasyon ki rejwenn ou? 

Fanm, ki dwa w?

Fanm, ki dwa w?

Se pa di yo di w ou s on fanm?

Se pa wè ou wè sa yo di w sanble sa?

Se pa tande ou tande ou ka di sesi ou ka di sela?

Se pa di yo di w kijan ou dwe aji?

Ti fi "ou paka ri konsa", "dekwaze pye w", "dekwaze bra w"

Se pa di moun di w kijan ou dwe panse, ki rad ou dwe mete, kilè pou w soti, kilè pou w antre?

Selon konpreyanson m, lasosyete mete on pakèt baraj, 

on pakèt fo prensip ki sanble sèlman pou fanm.

Si nou pran tan n pou swiv yo, tout maladi ka monte sou nou, menm ata laraj.

Ou viv selon yo, w ap pase    mal , ou viv selon ou menm, y ap kritike w.

Ou di sa k nan lespri w, yo di w pe. Men si ou pa pale.. hmm!

Jounen 8 mas sa a, yon jounen pou dwa entènasyonal fanm.

Fanm tankou m yo, ki dwa w? 

Some Days I’m Good, Some Days I’m Not: a mix of pain and hope

Last week, Fridayy released his third project, Some days I'm good, some days I'm not, and I’ve been hooked since my first listen. Much like his second  self-titled  album (2023), it opens with what sounds like a heartfelt voice note from his mother, encouraging him to keep his head up when life gets tough. Those 31 seconds alone were enough to fuel my fight against life's challenges. Honestly, she belongs in the booth, delivering motivational speeches only a loving mother can give. I’m already anticipating her next message; hopefully before Fridayy’s next album.  

Cover of the album

With a title like Some Days I'm Good, Some Days I'm Not and a cover that visually reinforces the theme, the message is clear from the start. The album captures the emotional rollercoaster of life, the struggle to maintain good mental health amid its ups and downs. The Haitian-American singer opens up with raw honesty, embracing vulnerability in a way that feels both refreshing and deeply moving. He tackles heavy, sometimes taboo, subjects with grace.   

A standout track, Proud of Me featuring Meek Mill, explores the weight of losing a father and the lasting impact of that loss. The artists also show how proving themselves to their loved ones, making them proud, is important. No need to have lost a loved one to relate to it. In Make It Home, he touches on the harsh reality of being a Black man in a world where violence is an everyday threat. The song highlights the fragile nature of life and serves as a reminder to express love to those who matter because even later isn’t promised. Desert captures the loneliness that often comes with life's journey, while Look to You is a soul-searching anthem about finding hope in a higher power during difficult times.  

Beyond personal struggles, the album also delves into relationships. Come Home portrays a remorseful man acknowledging his mistakes and hoping to mend a broken relationship. On the other hand, Baddest in the Room radiates love and admiration, showcasing someone who only has eyes for their partner.  

Despite the album’s introspective and emotional depth, it also carries a strong message of hope and perseverance; reminding listeners that better days are ahead. After reflecting on my fellow Haitian's remarkable growth, I can confidently say that with persistence and determination, things eventually fall into place. Fridayy’s journey is proof of that. Starting his journey in 2022, songs like Stand By Me and When it comes to you later caught people's attention, mine included in 2023. 

He was featured on DJ Khaled’s God Did alongside Takeoff, Jadakiss, Lil Wayne, and other respected artists. At the 2023 Grammys, he performed the song live with Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, and John Legend; an unforgettable moment for those who witnessed it. I'm sorry if you missed it. In 2024, he was featured on several artists projects like Future and Lil Baby which demonstrate a growth on his career. His rise is a testament that no matter how tough things get, if you keep pushing forward, success will follow.

One of the standout elements of Some Days I’m Good, Some Days I’m Not is Fridayy’s raw vulnerability. It’s not just a feature of his music; it’s the foundation. I invite you to listen to his two other projects, Fridayy (2023) and Lost in Melody (2022)to fully understand this. R&B thrives on emotional honesty, and his willingness to lay it all bare should be a must-have ingredient in any great R&B album.  

Beyond his openness, his ability to seamlessly weave together soul, gospel, R&B, a touch of konpa, afrobeat, and hip-hop creates a signature sound that is uniquely his. His delivery, the weight in his voice, and the way he conveys emotions make every lyric feel personal, as if he’s singing directly to you. Whether it’s pain, love, regret, or hope, you don’t just hear it; you feel it. I won't lie, I shed some tears while listening to all the 59 minutes this album has.   

With this project, Fridayy further cements himself as an artist who doesn’t just make music but crafts experiences. If he continues down this path, pouring his heart into every song, the industry won’t just listen. They’ll have no choice but to acknowledge. This is an amazing this to witness: artists from Haitian descent being seen by others. Him, Kenny Haiti, Joé Dwet Filé, who's also featured with Bezwen Ou,  Kaytranada and others are showing to us and others that it is possible to reach for our dreams while staying true to yourself. Another point that makes me absolutely love this album.

If you haven't listened to it yet, what are you waiting for? Go and stream it on your favorite platform.

If you have already, what are your thoughts on the album? What song's your favorite? Leave a comment to let me know.