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| Pedu Shelbe Ou: In this song Gazzman is telling us that everyone has his own conception about life. He would rather not tolerate someone without a plan/goal to succeed in life. Those objectives must be a mirror to your efforts and determination. Your are the captain of your destiny. “Pedu Shelbe Ou” is another way to say that you are against the unethical rules. This song is very catchy because it has some excellent touches from the keyboard. The tempo and cymbals were well mixed together to please the fans; the tone of the guitar was really high and the wind section used as an introduction to the heavy part of the song. I didn’t really like the rap section that they inserted in the song as the rhythm was interrupted. The nice blend of instruments keep the song from having a monotone melody. Why do you say you love me: Arly Lariviere is very talented when it comes to writting love tracks. According to him, you cannot love someone while you mistrust him/her, and if possible you should leave the past behind in order to live happy. His keyboard solos and his voice are two things that you cannot ignore while listening that song. It is on heavy rotation on every single radio station in Haiti. Sainte Cecile: We sometimes do not think about the life of our Haitian artists and simply emphasize on their performances, but they do have a life. Nu-look is explaining that they cannot even enjoy the holidays because these times are reserved for the public. Some of them even celebrate their birthday at the night club where they were scheduled to play: “ Nou pa Janm gen tan”. The guitar players take over after 3 minutes of explaining their conditions. They are praying Sainte Cecile to give them courage and ability to always accomplish their work. I can tell you that the drummer was having a good time with 2 breathtaking breaks almost at the end of the song. Gran Depanse: reminds me a lot of “Saw Mete” (Djakout Mizik) when it comes to the lyrics. The message from the song: those who attend Nu-Look’s performances do not really care about money, because this band is the band that has the most beautiful girls in the market. Laporte delivers big times in this song; what an excellent guitar player. The drummer kills us by using all of his energy to increase and accelerate the tempo and I think it works. This song is among the hits found in that album. Souvenir: The lyrics and melody for this love song are very well done: “ Ou se yon istwa ke lavi a pap janm efase, menm si ou pa bokote mwen”. He had a girlfriend and finally for some reasons they broke the relationship. He just wanted someone to tell that girl that his feeling has never changed. This song is a cure for heart disease and may be the best track on this album. Se nan lidew sa ye: In this tracks, Nu-Look took the opportunity to thank all the band’s supporters and unconditional fans who always try to consolidate the band when they face hurdles. The tempo is really heavy, a trademark of Nu-look. In the middle of the song, you can hear every single instrument used, also Arly also speeds up the tempo and focus on his keys. Right after that, the drum followed the break. The combo is really nice to hear and every time I listen to it, I have to rewind that section. Gazzman is at ease while singing these heavy songs, and he sure put a lot of energy on this track. Young Blood: This sad song is definitely for our dear country where the youth does not really have a future. Frustration kicks in when no viable solutions are in sight. Gazzman is explaining the fact that nowadays, parents are the ones who assist the funerals of their kids. He also advocates solidarity among Haitian and encourage determination to make all dreams come true. “ Kwem siw vle gen yon Pele nan peyi a, yon Beyonce en Haiti”. Gazzman relates to the reality of the country. I really enjoy the horn section and the chorus. The tempo is also a little bit slow to better transmit the message. Cookie: Arly is back again in this song with a mix of French and Creole. This song is about getting in love to someone who is under age. Arly relates the fact that he badly loved that girl but he didn’t have the courage to tell her his secret. The guitar is off the hook, Arly’s voice is like someone in a big pity. Gazzman is absent on this track. Chante sa a pi red pase yon Poem and is raising lots of questions or eyebrows to some. Fanm Ideal: was written by the well known guitar player: Ralph Gonde. This is another hit on this album. The song is really nice and very catchy from the start and the melody is so sweet. The rhythm is cool, and Ralph’s voice is also a key component to its success. As the title mentioned it, this girl is everything to Ralph. Arly and Gazzman did not collaborate in this song, but it was worth it. Ralph did everything with his guitar, voice and lyrics to put this song up to another level. 50 ans: This one is a comparison between older and the new generation. Danse plogue is now the new style of dancing while in the past it was “Kombo Ibo”. This is a tribute to Nemours who is the creator of Kompa Direct. Trumpet lovers will enjoy this track, and the keyboard solos remind those in Tropicana. The band did a flashback to show the fans that Nu-Look is versatile and all generations can enjoy. Monte Moun: Nothing much to say about this song and Nu- Look could have left it behind and refine it for a future album. Overall: I think the band is more mature comparing to their sophomore album. I use the word “more” because I think their first one was already a hit and inspired a lot of maturity. Those guys are really experimented. Every single musician is a major asset for the Haitian market. Konpa love, heavy konpa, old school konpa ect are all componets of this CD. The band has the potential to become number one in the Haitian music industry. I hope they will rejoice from a good management and promotional team. Good luck guys!!! Ricky |
