ARTIST/BAND /GROUP INFORMATION
| Artist/Band/Group Birthday : | 29/04/1986(Age 38) |
| Born In/Current Location : | Cap-Haitien, Haiti/Canada/Florida |
| Occupation(s) : | Singer |
| Genres : | Konpa |
| Solo/Band/Group : | Zenglen |
| Web Site : | Zenglenofficial.com |
Unlike other artists of his time, EmmyNyx did not have the privilege of growing up in an environment infatuated with music. On the contrary, EmmyNyx had a family circle unfit for music. As a child, despite the lack of musical interest at home, he nevertheless remained attentive to the dominant sounds. EmmyNyx spent his moments of relaxation in front of the mirror imitating his idols. Especially Freddy from “Top Vice” who was his favorite. From there began his predilection for the voice and that inspired his ardor. And an understanding of appreciating various genres of music, among: “Septen”, “Tropic”, and those of his generation: “Lakol”, “Kazak” etc.
The artist used his birth name, Emmy Nixon Louis and creatively concocted his artist name, EmmyNyx. His first collective experience began at the Notre Dame du Cap-Haïtien school, which he attended at the time. An institution which has constituted a breeding ground for aspiring musicians of different generations. EmmyNyx ended up settling with the school group, which saw the passage of some stars of the moment. In which he spawned a vocation as a mountebank. Although he is assigned to the function of drummer. But, he accepts without complaint, determined to learn the trade on the job. And if necessary, to change into a vocalist while looking for a style through multiple preponderances.
Subsequently, EmmyNyx ended up acting as a vocalist for small groups of Cape Town beginners. Such as: Pop Koleksyon, Alèz”, Ěvi Konpa etc. The experience gave him the opportunity to prove himself and to build his status as a singer. A progression that will continue until his move to Port-au-Prince, for university studies. While leading his career as a musician. To successively rally groups such as: “Sekans”, then “Senbòl” of retro orientation, which allowed him to get used to the repertoire of: “Jazz des Jeunes, Skah-Shah, Magnum among others. A change that prompted him to get to know his register better. Since his disposition as an interpreter has infused him with so many imprints that have imbued him with a chameleon’s throat, in addition to being inducible.
This does not prevent him from being coveted by the legendary “Septentrional” Orchestra which greatly appreciated EmmyNyx’s interpersonal skills, by bringing him back into the regional fold to introduce him to the national summit. And, with which he continued to polish himself and to garner the experiences of the trade. But, at this evolutionary stage of his development, he was offered the possibility of settling in Canada. Where he continued to refine his craft. In particular in the company of maestro Duval with whom he founded the group “Biznis” which had its impact in the corners of the city. Before crumbling to give rails to another initiative with the “Dekawo”; when contacted by someone close to the “Zenglen” group in Miami, in this case Déner Céide. So that he rallies the gang to Brutus to compensate for the repeated absences of Frérot.
A proposal that he did not accept immediately. Having at this turning point preferred to cultivate his new canvas and make a name for himself in the Montreal circles. But when Maestro Brutus returned to join the group, Frérot, who had obligations with his new job, could not travel outside. So who better than EmmyNyx with his adaptive phrasing to fill in the gaps? This did not take him long to reconsider the offer, by deciding to put his projects on hold to join “Zenglen”. A group of which he has followed through different stages and mimed as a wise interpreter the approaches and molds of the multiple vocalists who have paraded since the beginning of the adventure. From Didier Perez to others via Tiblada Delva, Cangé, Jean Baptiste, Desmangles. Before convincing the Haitian’s in the country’s capital of Port-Au-Prince, where he had his Konpa Music exam and he passed with flying colors; as well as other countries. Back in the group’s stronghold in Florida, he was received as a prodigal son. Equally surprising to see him grant more titles on the album: ” No Dead End; compared to his predecessor Frérot.
From Zenglen’s last studio album, EmmyNyx is featured on the following songs: Pòt Dèyè, Sa N Fè Yo, Grèv Bèbè, Li Lè Li Tan, which testified to his versatility. With this chameleon plasticity which allows it to emulate so many styles. Even by showing similarity with Frérot, in the aerial flights as in: Sa n fè yooooo … ”. Surrounded by the latitude of being able to sail outside his comfort zone. Only his will also have to channel its originality. In any case, with his inducible throat, he promises to inject all the vocal flavors that have generated the trajectory of the group. In addition to the need to impose your personal brand. Since he became the only lead vocalist on board, after the simultaneous departures of Frérot and Wid. Which leaves him alone to deliver the next production of “Zenglen”. Which should be the moment of consecration for EmmyNyx; to the extent that he has the size to perpetuate this rather grandiloquent heritage.
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