Yes, Djakout #1 is on the rise again, and I, for one, am excited to be here so I can witness the rebirth of the Tiger. And I am amazed to see how well received the band is, from all age groups, each time I see them perform.

With the Pwofite album, Djakout #1 is pure Fire. You could hear and make sense of the lyrics.The content of the songs came from the heart. There was great pride in expression, and a great respect for dignity.

As a dedicated member of the Haitian music industry, I have had the pleasure of watching Djokout #1 performing for the first time since the change. Djakout #1 began to express itself in a way that had to challenge all structure and boundaries. I believe Djakout #1 had to grow and test the waters before it could even attempt to wash back to shore. I now believe Djakout #1 has come full circle with the Pwofite Album.

Today, As I look into the eyes of our youth, I see more hope that I have seen in years for the Haitian Music Industry. They are, once again, yearning to cast the negative shadows aside in search of something more. They, and we, have begun the internal process of seeking solutions.

Our values are changing and getting stronger again. We are beginning to realize that we are responsible for what we do or do not have. Even though we have the luxury of technology, we are also beginning to appreciate the history of our music when life was simple and common respect was assumed.

As a reflection of those changes, there is a mini-ripple of performers surfacing. Several Haitian bands are re-introducing kompa direct style songs that are suddenly being recognized and re-discovered as treasures that will never die. Great songs that make sense, and move you emotionally, with great beats by real musicians.

I am proud to be a fan of the Haitian Music and I have finally stopped lamenting in the past I never had because it's finally here.