KOMPA! MAGAZINE

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*KOMPA MAGAZINE: 1) Is CARIMI under pressure to surpass the last studio cd, given how well it did on the market?
CARLO VIEUX: Not under pressure at all. We have the songs already. We just need time to finish up. We are not writing songs now, our songs are done. We have too many contracts out of the US we could not cancel.
Carimi is Carimi. We do not rush our work cause we pride ourselves in quality not quantity.

*KOMPA MAGAZINE: 2) Should the fans be worried or not about a "rumored" departure in terms of musical direction from Carimi on this cd?
CARLO VIEUX: Well not at all because our true Carimi fans are loyal.
We will give them something to brag about, and the ones that are not fans will remain as is, lol and life goes on.

*KOMPA MAGAZINE: 3) Any cds from the recently released ones impressed you from the Zenglen, Klass, T-Vice, K-Zino or any other?
KOMPA MAGAZINE: I love Zenglen and Klass. I did not listen to kzino yet but I will.

*KOMPA MAGAZINE: 4) Do you believe the market in terms of music has changed since the last time CARIMI dropped a cd?
CARLO VIEUX: Well, the market will always change, there will be producers who cater to that change in different ways. Some will go with the demand while other producers will dictate the demand and Carimi dictates the demand. That's why we set trends and others follow.

*KOMPA MAGAZINE: 5) Are you FOR a 6 song cd PER YEAR, or a 12 song cd every three years? Why your choice.
CARLO VIEUX: 6 or 12 to me is immaterial, again the quality of the work is more important to us than the amount of songs. Dropping albums more frequently to me will do more harm than good if the quality of the work is not there, so if we decide 6, we will release every two years instead of 4 lol cause we want great songs not just average songs.

Keep in mind that we do not have a production department working for us in the HMI. We are the ones doing everything so it is tougher on us. It is not about being lazy. We have to produce our albums, produce our shows, travel. In the AMI the artists have a slew of teams working for them.
In the HMI we do everything



*KOMPA MAGAZINE: 6) If bal attendance drops during a year, who SHOULD take the blame? Bands, Promoters, Fans? WHO should get the bulk of the blame?
CARLO VIEUX: Fans are never to be blame. If they cannot get their monies worth, they should not come to shows, but by the same token we cannot ask for more production if our cds are not selling due to piracy. Cd sales=more money=better production=fans come to shows.

I think we should start by supporting the works of our artists, not only on the live circuit but by going to itunes and buying their art. That way they can have the wherewithal to put teams together for better live productions.

Promoters should also understand that if they pay up what's due to artists, they will get better shows. We plan our shows but if resources are not there, there is nothing we can do. A great show goes hand and hand with the resource.



*KOMPA MAGAZINE: 7) In the AMI, a band or artist can basically produce 6 or more MUSIC VIDEOS for one cd. In the HMI, until GABEL came and did it so far with 6 videos off of one cd, no one has, including the HMI Heavyweights, which CARIMI is part of. Can the fans expect THAT from CARIMI? If NO, why not?
CARLO VIEUX: Ok now, what am I going to say is not a jab at any band and understand my point. Carimi can produce 10 videos if we decide to, but they will be average videos. I rather spend a lot of money to produce 2 quality videos than release 10 average videos just for the sake of releasing videos. We are going back to the same thing quality vs quantity. I am not saying that Gabel or any other band is average, they chose a direction, we have a different strategy and mind set. That's it. Plus in the AMI they produce 6 videos because again they have the resources to do so, albeit album sales are lagging they still sell millions of copies.

The record labels have the resources to market their bands with 6 or more videos because they know they will recoup the costs worldwide. Let's not try to compare the HMI with the AMI, they are very structured.

*KOMPA MAGAZINE: The HMI market/fans are NOT yet ready to go all out on the ITUNES market...and many see that as a long term battle. Your thoughts?
CARLO VIEUX: No. I believe with time we won't be swimming against the waves. We have to make it happen and let the fans know because the ones that care about are music will buy it. I know friends who always bought cds be it mine or other bands.... so its just a matter of time.

We have twitter now, itunes, cd baby, the world is getting smaller
hopefully that will translate to better sales, more resources to invest back in the music industry to better cater to the need of our fans. To invest back in the industry it is more than just putting out average songs
because our fans will not get their monies worth and will stop buying our songs. It is a thin line and a vicious cycle.

*KOMPA MAGAZINE: 9) Can the HMI become more popular than when it was back in its heydays, or do you foresee a continued decline in terms of popularity in OUR market?
CARLO VIEUX: I honestly think if we support our music and culture we can take it anywhere just like other cultures. We, fans, artists, promoters alike ultimately decide the faith of our music industry. Carimi starts by producing quality music and quality videos and hopefully the rest will follow.

*KOMPA MAGAZINE: 10) Why does CARLO VIEUX not write or produce tracks for upcoming artists or bands? Why can't a guy like yourself or the whole CARIMI team invest in let's say a LADIES GROUP where you produce them, and also are part owners of that business, to see where it goes? That would be awesome I think. 3 Female singers.
CARLO VIEUX: Good question. I dont know I just co produced a song with shedly on his jazz cd, maybe in the future I will, in the meantime my focus is Carimi. TRUE, it would be great maybe in the future.

*KOMPA MAGAZINE: 11) Do you believe that there are bands on the market that are biting off of CARIMI's style of music? If so...WHO?
CARLO VIEUX: Well of course there are, and we say thank you to them because that means we are doing something good for the Haitian music industry. In terms of who? Turn on KM jukebox and you will know lol
No need to pay for the free advertisement Pat lol.



*KOMPA MAGAZINE: 12) Final words for the CARIMI cd?
CARLO VIEUX: Thank you for the support. We will be dropping soon, but we are focused on the quality, music has to be on point, vocals have to be on point, lyrics have to be on point, marketing has to be on point cause the fans especially our fans deserves nothing but the best from us. Again, thank you Pat."
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[RoiHenri]

Did Carlo purposely choose to ignore tvice on his answer or was it just a mistake
Anyway nice interview. Seems like there's no rush on their part to release their new CD

[THEREALME]

Carlo one time back in the days in spring valley said something to me that i will never forget but after reading this interview i find closure. Next time i see him i will shake his hand cause this interview make me think different of him.
Thanks Pat ,
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[SIROMYEL]

Nice interview.

I like how he said the fans are never to be blamed but then turned around and blamed the fans. nice.

Also,

I completely disagree with his answer on the videos. But hey... what do i know.

But some great points were made.

Thanks Carlo.
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[Deutch]

NICE INTERVIEW....

BUT ONE THING I WOULD LIKE TO ADD, THE BAND NEED TO STOP ASKING $6,000 OR $7,000 FOR A GIG......
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[Neglky1]

Bel interview. Not really a fan of this band but I respect them
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Yeah i said it

[yanvaloo]

My man went Deep and know the game as well

so true .. btw Thanks KM and yes to you Carlo as
well to exposing some of the flaws too here

Deeep

My man still smart

[yanvaloo]

Quote:

I think we should start by supporting the works of our artists, not only on the live circuit but by going to itunes and buying their art. That way they can have the wherewithal to put teams together for better live productions. Promoters should also understand that if they pay up what's due to artists, they will get better shows. We plan our shows but if resources are not there, there is nothing we can do. A great show goes hand and hand with the resource.

Manti'l fe' la ?


Really love this Peice .. so deep and detail

[yanvaloo]

*KOMPA MAGAZINE: Cool The HMI market/fans are NOT yet ready to go all out on the ITUNES market...and many see that as a long term battle. Your thoughts?
CARLO VIEUX: No. I believe with time we won't be swimming against the waves. We have to make it happen and let the fans know because the ones that care about are music will buy it. I know friends who always bought cds be it mine or other bands.... so its just a matter of time.

We have twitter now, itunes, cd baby, the world is getting smaller
hopefully that will translate to better sales, more resources to invest back in the music industry to better cater to the need of our fans. To invest back in the industry it is more than just putting out average songs
because our fans will not get their monies worth and will stop buying our songs. It is a thin line and a vicious cycle.


again anko atis la ap pale' wi laaa but most will not understand here

he didn't say its burning and i know for a fact that's not happening
but yet and yet again peeps that have access or is a member try to portrait that if you don't the band is doom..
yes it's a very good atlernative and it time it will work but trust me when i say or shoud i say him..well let me say it

NOU PAKO RIVE' LAAAA
yes there is sale but not what everyone thinks it is .. lot of us are fooling ourselves thinking it is .

anyway i'm done..

big up again for opening up to KM here .. good read again

[Neg Timid]

Bèl entèvyou. Misye pale byen anpil.

NT
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