Archives

Demos and creative drafts by the singer Shilay, saved to remember each song's journey.

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Malfektè Toujou Fini Mal • Song Archive
Malfektè Toujou Fini Mal • Song Archive
Malfektè Toujou Fini Mal is an urban-pop track with a powerful message about justice and consequences, and it nearly di...
February 7, 2026
Mwen Toujou La • Song Archive
Mwen Toujou La • Song Archive
The most personal song from La Cigale EP. Melody born in 2020, lyrics written in 2024.
Jun 12, 2025
Kanpe Fèm (feat. Solo Jay) • Song Archive
Kanpe Fèm (feat. Solo Jay) • Song Archive
Kanpe Fèm is a bold, empowering anthem by Shilay and Solo Jay, from the upcoming album La Cigale, blending soulful folk...
March 16, 2025
Don't Cry For Me When I'm Gone
Don't Cry For Me When I'm Gone
Don't Cry For Me When I'm Gone is Shilay's first released English song, a rare release that emphasizes the importance of...
January 18, 2025
Mwen Bouke (feat. Wisman Homie) • Song Archive
Mwen Bouke (feat. Wisman Homie) • Song Archive
Mwen Bouke is a powerful collaboration between Shilay and Wisman Homie, blending pop and hip-hop with Haitian Creole lyr...
November 18, 2024
Moun Pa • Song Archive
Moun Pa • Song Archive
Moun Pa (Their Own People) is a reggae track by Shilay about favoritism, heavily influenced by reggae legends like Lucky...
January 1, 2022
Le Mond Tèt Anba • Song Archive
Le Mond Tèt Anba • Song Archive
Le Mond Tèt Anba (The World Upside Down) is a powerful Haitian Creole folk song by Shilay, delving into political and c...
July 23, 2021
Kann Kale • Song Archive
Kann Kale • Song Archive
Kann Kale is a provocative yet playful dancehall track by Shilay, using the metaphor of peeled sugar cane to explore the...
June 11, 2020

Behind the Archives

This section is for those who are truly curious about how my songs are built from the ground up. You'll hear mumbled melodies, off-key singing, lyric experiments, and raw emotion.

If you appreciate the beauty of the creative process, including the mistakes and the experiments, then this space is for you.

This archive exists to celebrate progress and evolution. Thank you for exploring this journey with me.