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Klasik welcomes new front man, Dumano Haiti - Click on image to see Press Release below:  

After three years of silence, the Haitian band Djakout #1 announces their return with a concert scheduled for Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Oceanside Events Center in Revere, Massachusetts. The announcement was made via a post on their social media dated July 18, 2025. "The wait is over!": this is the opening phrase of the band's official message, confirming their return to the stage. The band, considered one of […]

Tension has reached new heights between Ritchy, Roberto Martino and Ti-Joe Zenny after Ritchy did a pre-recorded video to reply to Reynaldo's interview where Rey admitted to deliberately short circuit Klass causing audio problems so the band can't perform. In the video, Ritchy also clapped back at TiJoe for his comment regarding Diaspora bands not being allowed to perform in Haiti. Everything started with TiJoe's public stance during a Klass […]

In a letter released on May, 28th, Harmonik apologized to their fans for the cancellation of their performance scheduled in Montreal at the end of June. For more  details, read the letter below:

Klass, the Konpa Giant, will be performing for the first time on the Adidas Arena stage on Monday, November 10th, 2025. This concert promises to bring out all the Konpa fans from Europe and the rest of the world. So, if you plan on making it to Adidas Arena, please visit www.adidasarena.com for more information and ticket sales.

Joe Dwet File has been nominated in the 2025 BET Awards as "Best International Artist" alongside many other talented music performers. Joe Dwet File's nomination marks a significant achievement for Konpa music and Haitian artists on the global stage.  The 2025 ceremony is scheduled for June 9, 2025, and will be broadcast live on BET.

Zenglen’s 2004 Konpa classic “Child Support,” written by Richie and performed by Reginald Cangé, has made history by being featured in the record-breaking GTA 6 trailer, which amassed over 475 million views in just 24 hours. Set in the fictional state of Leonida, inspired by Florida and including areas reminiscent of Miami’s Little Haiti, the game hints at deeper Haitian cultural representation—including the possible use of Haitian Creole in dialogue […]

Haitian musician, Fabrice Rouzier and music publisher B.E. Relations filed a federal lawsuit on April 22nd, 2025 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against Joe Dwet File,  BurnaBoy, Tonton Bicha and others, alleging unauthorized use of Rouzier's classic "Je vais" in the hit-song "4 Kanpe". In the complaint, Rouzier and B.E. Relations alleged that Joe Dwet File "4 Kanpe" released in October 2024, […]

As they approach 2 of the most defining moments of their career, [Battle of the band / La Nuit des Jeunes], Klasik is now facing another loss. Their vocalist Abednego has submitted his resignation. In an open letter to the press, he mentioned he couldn't continue working with the band for a specific reason, which he did not mention. Please read ...