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camionmac wrote:

Quote: 3)KM Dadou, some fans/promoters say that they have every right to book whichever band that can bring them money, or fill the venue/club, because it's their money on the line. Do you agree or disagree with that? Also, do you think MAGNUM BAND on the bal circuit, IN TERMS OF ATTENDANCE, can you guys still fill the clubs up? DADOU: The promoter has the right to do whatever he wants to do with his money. I understand that fact. However, I believe that the time has come for more creative and open minded promoters to step up and diversify our entertainment options. Right now in the HMI, our options are all similar and its all about new generation kompa. There is very little attempt to promote anything else. There are different markets within our Haitian community that, if given the option, would love some diversity. As for the second question. I’ll be honest. If you take the leading band right now and eliminate their airplay and marketing, they would not be successful either. The same goes for us. If we are allowed to showcase Dadou Pasquet and the Magnum to the masses and we are given airplay, we WILL pack a full house. Because if there’s one thing we know how to do, ITS MUSIC. Yes the fact that your band is not playing often the PAYOLAS (80% of our media) will not play your song enough to make it hot, because they know most likely you not gonna graissé patte yo. This is a result of third world and poverty, in addition to their paycheck from their radio or tv station where they work they expect to make yon ti lajan sou koté si sé pa sa ou chiré, SAD SAD SAD Quote: 4) KM Do you think it's the end of an era for bands like Magnum, Skah-Shah, Tabou, and System, in terms of the new faces that go out to the bals today? People tend to think that people from your generation DON'T go out like they used to anymore, therefore "YOUR" market in the HMI is no longer what it used to be. (Talking about all 4 bands here) Do you AGREE or DISAGREE? Tell us why. DADOU: I do not think this is the case. I just think that we are not making contact with this group of fans. So its natural that they don’t follow us. I have some great songs for all audiences. If you listen to the “Evolution” solo project, you’ll see. We have music for a wide range of listeners. The question is: are people listening for MUSIC or are they following what the media is telling them to like. As for the second part of your question, I agree that there are less and less people from my generation going out to music events. But its not because they don’t want to. Its because they are not finding what they are looking for. Promoters don’t cater to this crowd. If, as a fan, you aren’t into the new generation bands then you are out of luck. There’s nothing else. There is an urgent need in the HMI for promoters who really knows how to promote older generation bands and parties, it's a total different bowl game, not any tete chatte promoter can be sucessful at that, so it's really difficult to find a qualified one who is still in biznis Quote: 5) KM ROBERT MARTINO when we asked him about what you said about the "LEGEND" issue, he says that he agrees with you TO A CERTAIN EXTENT, but also says that if a band produces a HIT song, the promoters then will have no choice but to book the band. What's your take on that? DADOU: A song CAN NOT be a hit without airplay. Labels in the states put several marketing dollars into getting airplay. It’s a crucial part of making a song a “HIT”. We have good music on both the Dadou solo album and the Magnum project and if we get airplay and exposure then I am confident that the Haitian public will find a number of hits on these albums. OH !!! did maestro DADOU read CAMIONMAC's answer to ROBERT MARTINO's statement? mhum!! zafè moun ki pa kouté lè CAMION an ap palé, a pa toute sa moin konn ap di yo Quote: 6) KM Do you think fans from the ANTILLES give more respect to legends like yourselves MORE than your own people? YES or NO? Please explain DADOU: In a word YES. It's obvious and not only in the antilles, look at the last tour in panama The panamean promoters had MAGNUM BAND close the show, ki promoter haitien ki ta'p mété MAGNUM femin show dèyè T VICE? it's time for us haitian public, medias, promoters, to start showing love and appreciation to our LEGENDs who paved the way, it's a sign of civilisation

Ket, Jodiya comme preske tout tan.
Camion an chaje ak bon machandiz ladan'l wi papa...Ou sou main wi papa
Peace
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[djromy1]

Nice Interview Pat. Dadou tells it;the way it is.
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[kompekok]

To me, this quote from Dadou says it all:

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There are different markets within our Haitian community that, if given the option, would love some diversity. As for the second question. I’ll be honest. If you take the leading band right now and eliminate their airplay and marketing, they would not be successful either. The same goes for us. If we are allowed to showcase Dadou Pasquet and the Magnum to the masses and we are given airplay, we WILL pack a full house. Because if there’s one thing we know how to do, ITS MUSIC.

That is so true because musically speaking; none of the so-called top bands can play music better than Magnum Band. Has any of you really taken the time to listen to Magnum’s songs? Not only the musical arrangements are exceptional but the lyrics are always well written and meaningful.

As a matter of fact I will even go further than Dadou and say that none of the so-called top bands of today can compose and play music better than Zekle, Mizik Mizik and Tabou Combo.
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If there is one thing we know how to do it is MUSIC.

(Dadou Pasquet)

[MOURASSA]

I have a question for all of those who seems to think that it,s all about MUSIC.

the question is.
Why is it that Tabou Combo was and still is a very popular Band Overseas,where as
another Great band like Skah-Shah was not .

[yanvaloo]

good job Pat/KM i really love reading what those Guys think




4) Do you think it's the end of an era for bands like Magnum, Skah-Shah, Tabou, and System, in terms of the new faces that go out to the bals today? People tend to think that people from your generation DON'T go out like they used to anymore, therefore "YOUR" market in the HMI is no longer what it used to be. (Talking about all 4 bands here) Do you AGREE or DISAGREE? Tell us why.

DADOU: I do not think this is the case. I just think that we are not making contact with this group of fans. So its natural that they don’t follow us. I have some great songs for all audiences. If you listen to the “Evolution” solo project, you’ll see. We have music for a wide range of listeners. The question is: are people listening for MUSIC or are they following what the media is telling them to like.

As for the second part of your question, I agree that there are less and less people from my generation going out to music events. But its not because they don’t want to. Its because they are not finding what they are looking for. Promoters don’t cater to this crowd. If, as a fan, you aren’t into the new generation bands then you are out of luck. There’s nothing else.

Argree 100% epi mwen kompran'n misie net ,Mwen we' kle' lan reponse sa net al kole'
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[Playzee]

MOURASSA wrote:

I have a question for all of those who seems to think that it,s all about MUSIC. the question is. Why is it that Tabou Combo was and still is a very popular Band Overseas,where as another Great band like Skah-Shah was not .

As a band and musical force, bands like Magnum and Tabou worked at reaching an audience outside the typical Haitian circle, where as a band like Nu Look caters strictly to a Haitian audience. Magnaum has played at events that other Caribbean band will never get to play. So it's all about evolution and trying new things. The HMI has and continues to work according to one formular. That is why certain bands reach one level and wiman still struggle for their rightful place in the HMI.
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[Dr.Mizik]

Excellent interview, well done... Pat, I think you should make interview of this nature a monthly event on KM.

I could not help noticing that the "lack of airplay" was a recurring motif in the legend's eloquent argument. Initially, he attributed this problem to the promoters' ( as the term is commonly used in the HMI) disinterest in diversifying the musical scenery. Yet, he went on to insinuate that the labels might have a bigger say in what is in demand or not than promoters. Or better yet, in determining what a "hit or not" or who will be successful or not. According to him

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DADOU: A song CAN NOT be a hit without airplay. Labels in the states put several marketing dollars into getting airplay. It’s a crucial part of making a song a “HIT”. We have good music on both the Dadou solo album and the Magnum project and if we get airplay and exposure then I am confident that the Haitian public will find a number of hits on these albums.

Who are the labels in the HMI? Are we referring to geronimo, tropidisk, antilles musique, Owners of CD stores, or promoters? Do we mostly have independent labels? If no, then what is the relationship between the artist and record labels in the HMI? What is the degree of involvement of the labels in the selection of song to be recorded, or selecting additional musicians, or bluntly in supervising the final outcome of the product? What are the terms of the contract for artist with a recording history ( like Dadou) and for those without? Who should be putting the marketing dollars that the legend is referring to and what should the artist provide in return? Are we using the term label a bit loosely in HMI or are the HMI labels completely incompetent or non-existent?

Sincerely,
Dr.mizik

[camionmac]

MOURASSA wrote:

I have a question for all of those who seems to think that it,s all about MUSIC. the question is. Why is it that Tabou Combo was and still is a very popular Band Overseas,where as another Great band like Skah-Shah was not .

[size=18]MUSIC??? if it was all bout music then 80% of the most popular bands would be in the back seat, they are so many talented artists and bands who are not successful and yet better than a lot of successful one.
Of course music is part of the game but marketing, connection, devotion, discipline and all are the main things. Luck plays a good role also, to be at the right place at the right time is a pure luck.

Between TABOU and SKAHSHAH I can tell you that TABOU uptempo, pop funky R&B Hiphop Konpa they were playing made their international marketing task easier
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