La Cigale

A New Direction

La Cigale isn't like the other projects in my catalog. It's more serious, more grounded, and more emotional. It's a folk album at its core, but it speaks to something personal.

I didn't create it to chase trends or go viral. I made it because I needed something that really represents me as an artist and lets my voice shine.

I usually make music about pleasure, like sex, heartbreak, being sassy. Songs like Pete'm Boum that I released were very vulgar and can make people believe I don't have more to offer. This time, I wanted something that represents the other side of me.

The Delay and The Dedication

The album was meant to come out in April 2025, but I wasn't in the right headspace. I ran out of time. And honestly, I knew the album needed more space to grow. I wanted to make something timeless, not rushed or disposable.

Even if I don't have a big audience yet, I can't let my catalog stay empty. Whether or not people tune in, I want to have something I'm proud of, something people can discover if they look me up, something I can leave behind if I pass away.

The Heart of The Album

Take the track Mwen Toujou La. It might sound slow and dramatic. It opens with a heavy, cinematic tone. Some might say it feels old. But to me, it feels honest.

It's probably my favorite on the album. Not the most beautiful, but the most personal. I wrote it while dealing with persecution, fresh out of the worst period of my life. People were threatening me, saying they'd destroy me and my career, and I hadn't even started yet.

I recorded the song twice, once in 2024 and again in 2025 in a higher key. I cried while recording. I've never cried in the studio before. This song is truly special to me.

Mwen Bouke, the single with Wisman Homie, is another highlight. It's one of my most beautiful songs. It dropped in November 2024 but will still appear on the 2026 album.

Spirituality and Social Commentary

The sound of La Cigale has a spiritual energy. Not religious, but spiritual. Tracks like Kanpe Fèm, Zetwal Mwen, and Koute Kriye Mwen are rooted in endurance, faith, and hope.

Anj Gadyen feels almost Celtic, full of flutes and wooden instruments. It brings old-world magic to the project. It's soulful, spiritual, and one of my favorites.

Kabrit San Mèt is a song that sheds light on Haiti's chaos. It criticizes both the people and the leaders. It's one of the boldest on the album.

A Final Word

This isn't an album about love or heartbreak. It's a social album. A personal one. And I hope when people listen, they find something that speaks to them.