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Erik Négrit

Erik NEGRIT singer, percussionist born on February 29 (leap year) in Pointe à Pitre, 3rd from a family of five children has always been rocked in the music of a generation music family did not miss his vocation (Napoleon Magloire, Loulouse, Eddy Négrit, Yann Négrit, Sully Négrit…). From the age of 10, he showed his talent in family celebrations, especially during the Christmas period (Living Nativity scene in the neighborhood) where he played “Ka” on “Kanaris” (casseroles or casseroles). In 1983 , he flew to the metropolis for the army in Bordeaux then in Toulon in the navy where he was assigned to the aircraft carrier (the Clémenceau) as a musician in the military band which allowed him to discover various countries. such as Cyprus, Greece and Lebanon (With his regiment he participated at that time in the war in Beirut). In 1985 , back in Paris and having music in his skin, he joined various folk groups from the capital including "Pakoraban" to Colonel Fabien, "Fleurs des Iles", " Eddy La Viny ", "Messager des îles", " Dom tom de Sarcelles ”… He traveled all over Europe thanks to his different groups. In 1992 , return to the country where he will be part as singer of different groups such as "Caribana", "Académie du ka", "Kapoudouvan" and various associations of his commune which is Gosier. He also sang in "les léwoz" and gave percussion lessons in all the schools of Gosier. In 1994 , his first album where he gave birth to a new color which is the kompa ka (a mixture of ka and Haitian music). He was very criticized at that time by some musicians of traditional groups. In 1995 , career interrupted due to a serious traffic accident. In 1987, his career started again with the release of the album "Le retour du kompa ka vol.2" In 1998 , release of the album “Hommage à kassav” where he takes up their various hits in gwo ka (such as Bel Kréati by Jean-Philippe MARTHELY , En malad aw….) Produced by Rony Piziou with the complicity of Jacob Desvarieux. In 2000 , release of the album "Groove ka" with the essential title (ko malad) which is talked about throughout the Caribbean as well as in Europe. Over 50,000 albums sold. Title taken up by various groups including "Skah-Shah" plus Arsène Apolon ... Several concerts in the West Indies, in Guadeloupe (Center des arts), in Martinique (L'atrium), in Guyana. In Paris (Zénith with Tabou Combo and Olympia with the choubadou concept), various concerts with Top Vice, T Vice in duet with Jeff Joseph , Carimi, the group Union, Jackout ... In 2003 , release of the album “Ki a cured ko” produced by Georgie Jacquet. It occurs to him to play with words (very sweet), a style that pleases. During the same year, the Cactus association invited him to join them at Grand fond Saint-Anne as a percussionist singer whose idea was to make a first album “Pikan a nwèl. "The title" Papa nwèl di bouè rom "becomes such a hit that it is essential every year during Christmas. In 2005 , still in the same line of word games, release of the album (K'la), an essential title produced by Sink é Kat production. When the album came out, he inherited the nickname from the local newspapers of "the tube maker". In 2006 , release of a concept remix of some hits with the best ambianceurs of the place such as Jean-Ferdinand and many others with the new hit (I would like to see where you live) composed by Erik Négrit and Christian Yéyé . The same year, the album Ou paniké was released. In 2008 release of the album "8h pile" with the title (Cocu) produced by Meddy Custos and the production Sink é Kat. An album that caused a sensation. In 2009 , the Extazook vol. 2 where he interprets the title "La influenza A". In 2010 , release of the album "La Ritounel Bel" with the cover of the hit of Martinican singer David MARTIAL "Célimène". Album produced by Christian Yéyé. In 2011 , he participated on the album Majik fiesta with the title “Fan'm ki ok” produced by the group Message. During the same year, he joined the group B "an Biyo" with the title "Respè pou yo" by Christian Yéyé the tube machine ,. This group is essential in Guadeloupe. With the participation of Anzala , Daniel Dimbas, Flobert Coquitte ect… and the hits follow one another… In 2012 , he produced the album Erik Négrit / Rodrigue Théophile himself and the group “Bwa Bandé” with a cover of “Ko” carnival version. He also participates at the request of the bride and groom to set the mood in the show 4 weddings for a honeymoon on TF1. End of 2012 to date, still with the concept “Ban Biyo / Erik Négrit” the Christmas hit with a cover of Ti Mano “Together together” in Christmas version. Music is my therapy, my life. I would while I could if God give me life like to say Eric Source: Text by Philippe Pilotin

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