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Here is OLIVIER DURET's note on his dismissal from T-VICE.

OLIVIER DURET: "The HMI learned about my termination from the band the same way I did, through a note released on the web by T-Vice management.

​I asked Roberto for a meeting this past Monday so that I could discuss my new song that was produced by Marven. During the meeting I had explained to him my preference of releasing the song under Oli Duret rather than under T-Vice because I still had not been compensated in full for my work on the previous T-Vice album which was released over a year ago.

I do understand that the market has been tough, I also need to pay the same amount of attention to my own business as they are with theirs.

Releasing the new song under T-Vice could have lead to more exposure; but due to lack of full compensation on previous work it would have been a poor business decision.

Needless to say, my meeting with Roberto was not received well by management, but that does not explain the memo accusing me of being a lead singer of another band. To make things clear, I do not have a signed contract with anyone at this moment. Therefore anything they supposedly heard were just rumors, which started since the day those musicians left.

On that note, I do have some scratch vocals on the Dat7 studio work but that's no secret to anyone nor is my solo career. Dat7 has many other singers' scratch vocals on other songs, which does not make them or myself the lead singer. Furthermore, I have a lot of scratch vocals with different bands and producers as OliDuret, the solo artist.

Not all separations need to contain drama, as each person maintains the right to protect what is in their own best interest. But they should be able to do so with respect. I will not entertain this drama that is developing nor will I magnify the situation.

I have had 2 stints with T-Vice full of good times, laughter, and fun as well as tough times. parting ways cannot erase the 8 years of collaboration and camaraderie that we shared. All I can say is thank you to the T-Vice team and a bigger thank you to the die-hard fans.

I will not take a break from the industry. I will continue working to please the fans and let my music do the talking.

Thank you

Oli Duret


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[freshprince of kompa]

Welp Oli D bro what can we say, 8 years of T-vice you did incredible things and even gave it a second chance. Sometimes we all have to do what is best for us and move on. Business is business but friendship is something else no drama here, as you wish. As a fan of kompa music and T-vice we wish you the best and hopes that when T-vice turns 30, you come jam on stage with them and sing toi et moi, ma cherie je taime ect. best of luck bro
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[gregysg]

Dat7 OD lol. Epi vice mwen reloaded, manifestasyon an fenk komense. An an an ale

[Emann Joasil]

"To make things clear, I do not have a signed contract with anyone at this moment. Therefore anything they supposedly heard were just rumors, which started since the day those musicians left." -Olivier Duret

So based on what I could gather and understand from Oli's note to the media [in reference to his firing from the Konpa band T-Vice], I can comfortably conclude that the decision to dismiss him was based on rumors and uncertainties. So that's how people take serious business decisions nowadays? No wonder our music business is in the predicament or quagmire it is today.

Yes, indeed, the rumors about his possible reversal to the Dat7 camp had started to brew exactly when the band had experienced the waves of acquittals a few months ago, but never had they been materialized.

"I do have some scratch vocals on the Dat7 studio work but that's no secret to anyone nor is my solo career. Dat7 has many other singers' scratch vocals on other songs, which does not make them or myself the lead singer. Furthermore, I have a lot of scratch vocals with different bands and producers as OliDuret, the solo artist." -Olivier Duret

For some reason, I have a gut feeling that Oli's side of the story is more accurate and reflective of the situation preceding his dismissal. He has not denied the fact that he had recorded some scratch vocals with Dat7, nor has he tried to justify any unjustifiable evidence. So I give credence to his testimony.

Has T-Vice acted on the motive of preemption? I think so. They probably wanted to get rid of him and were waiting to find something [any piece of convincible evidence that could make their case for that matter] to justify their decision. They probably were nervous because they were not quite sure about what Oli was cooking in his laboratory. So before they would find themselves dealing with a fait accompli, they acted by first securing his replacement and then letting him go. If that is the case, though I do not condone the way they went about it, but I can understand the ground for such preemptive measure.

I, on the other hand, commend Oli for the way he addressed the whole situation. He handled it in a very, very, very professional, mature, political and diplomatic way as evidenced by this statement:

"Not all separations need to contain drama, as each person maintains the right to protect what is in their own best interest. But they should be able to do so with respect. I will not entertain this drama that is developing nor will I magnify the situation. I have had 2 stints with T-Vice full of good times, laughter, and fun as well as tough times. parting ways cannot erase the 8 years of collaboration and camaraderie that we shared. All I can say is thank you to the T-Vice team and a bigger thank you to the die-hard fans." -Olivier Duret

That's what you call a killer statement right there. It sums up everything. He comes across as the bigger person in the whole saga. Great job, Oli! That is how you move on to the next level --never destroy bridges you are done crossing, for you may need them in your journey. Now that the story is in your rearview mirror, meaning behind you, time now to focus on some bigger and more interesting opportunities. Leave the issue for the talkers to yap about.

Last edited by Emann Joasil on Mon Nov 17, 2014 2:37 am; edited 3 times in total

[King Martely]

Oli please go to Dat7 don't waste your time talking T-vice pa menm regreteW epi kitel marrrrche.

[RoseJaune]

Emann Joasil wrote:

"To make things clear, I do not have a signed contract with anyone at this moment. Therefore anything they supposedly heard were just rumors, which started since the day those musicians left." -Olivier Duret So based on what I could gather and understand from Oli's note to the media [in reference to his firing from the Konpa band T-Vice], I can comfortably conclude that the decision to dismiss him was based on rumors and uncertainties. So that's how people take serious business decisions nowadays? No wonder our music business is in the predicament or quagmire it is today. Yes, indeed, the rumors about his possible reversal to the Dat7 camp had started to brew exactly when the band had experienced the waves of acquittals a few months ago, but never had they been materialized. "I do have some scratch vocals on the Dat7 studio work but that's no secret to anyone nor is my solo career. Dat7 has many other singers' scratch vocals on other songs, which does not make them or myself the lead singer. Furthermore, I have a lot of scratch vocals with different bands and producers as OliDuret, the solo artist." -Olivier Duret For some reason, I have a gut feeling that Oli's side of the story is more accurate and reflective of the situation preceding his dismissal. He has not denied the fact that he had recorded some scratch vocals with Dat7, nor has he tried to justify any unjustifiable evidence. So I give credence to his testimony. Has T-Vice acted on the motive of preemption? I think so. They probably wanted to get rid of him and were waiting to find something [any piece of convincible evidence that could make their case for that matter] to justify their decision. They probably were nervous because they were not quite sure about what Oli was cooking in his laboratory. So before they would find themselves dealing with a fait accompli, they acted by first securing his replacement and then letting him go. If that is the case, though I do not condone the way they went about it, but I can understand the ground for such preemptive measure. I, on the other hand, commend Oli for the way he addressed the whole situation. He handled it in a very, very, very professional, mature, political and diplomatic way as evidenced by this statement: "Not all separations need to contain drama, as each person maintains the right to protect what is in their own best interest. But they should be able to do so with respect. I will not entertain this drama that is developing nor will I magnify the situation. I have had 2 stints with T-Vice full of good times, laughter, and fun as well as tough times. parting ways cannot erase the 8 years of collaboration and camaraderie that we shared. All I can say is thank you to the T-Vice team and a bigger thank you to the die-hard fans." -Olivier Duret That's what you call a killer statement right there. It sums up everything. He comes across as the bigger person in the whole saga. Great job, Oli! That is how you move on to the next level --never destroy bridges you are done crossing, for you may need them in your journey. Now that the story is in your rearview mirror, meaning behind you, time now to focus on some bigger and more interesting opportunities. Leave the issue for the talkers to yap about.

Mounshe......voye yo voyew... Pa gin moun sotte lan site sa tande...! Ur agenda is quite clear.... Bay moun tet yo la!

[Donnlover]

Kom si Olivier di yo dwet li nan album kite so ti avan se sak fè li te vle soti music la under oliduret instead of tv ice
Pat mande met jazz la kote kom chanteur a pou mwen. Mesi

[Cheetah]

Sometimes silence can be the best move ...

[bobito]

Personally I think the T-Vice management handled Oli's termination really unprofessionally. They could have at least had a formal meeting with him, expressed their frustrations and handed him his pink slip. But with all the rumbling rumors of Olivier you could sense the Vice camp wanted to have the last laugh this time around before history repeated itself again.

Let's take a second to think about this here for a moment. How would you feel if an employee of your's jumped ship for a second time? The whole saga of 4 musicians leaving T-Vice all at once left a bad taste in both sides of the aisle (T-Vice & The Public) now imagine how embarrassing it would be if Olivier left a second time around. It wouldn't affect T-Vice's number's as much (Ex: Number of contracts, bal attendee's, sponsorship and etc:) but it will be a part of history and some may even start to question, if not already, T-Vice's stability and the fairness it has towards their other musicians.

As far as Olivier is concerned it's without a doubt he was playing T-Vice, and some what I understand his reasoning. Dat7 is not an established band that's bringing in cheddar. So would you quickly quit T-Vice if you were performing at least 3 times a week with each gig at $500? Also, let's not forget to mention he he has newborn. Overall Olivier dropped the ball big time on trying to keep himself distant from Dat7. Maybe he should have to spoken to the group and explain his situation and maybe then a lot of the people that's involved in the Dat7 project could had been more secretive on Olivier being their singer. As far as Olivier claiming he hasn't been fully compensated for his work on the last T-Vice album doesn't sound too legit to me, but I'll keep my mouth shut about it until some evidence is provided.

Well that's the past. I wish both camps good luck...
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[belfam]

oh well Oli karma is a bitch huh???
se nan web la wi ke yo te found that u were part of
another band while u were part of their band
le yo te mande w sa kap fet ou te di no comment
kounye-a ou sou pale huh???
so now u said u are not part of dats7 and
every one else include manager of the band seemed to think so
ok l'avenir dira le reste
antouka tks for the service good luck with your solo
or your future band you are very talented and you got my support
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