Arly Larivière (born on August 22, 1972 in Cap-Haïtien, Nord, Haiti) is a Haitian musician, composer and keyboardist. He is best known as the lead singer and composer for the Kompa band Nu-Look.
Early life
editLarivière was born in Cap-Haïtien, Nord, Haiti on August 22, 1972.[1][2] He was the second oldest of five children. At a young age, he formed the band Kazak Eksperyans D'Haiti in his hometown. He eventually left Kazak to form the band Feeling with Shedly Abraham, Elliot “Prince Elo” Alouidor and Nickson “Niki Bass” Mesidor. In 1992, he joined archrival Lakol Mizik Majik forming a superband. That same year, they released a well acclaimed carnival song before heading to the United States for Lakol’s first international tour. All but two of the band’s members (Herard Atticus and Alphonse “Ti Fredo” Patrick Duret elected to overstay their visas and pursue their musical careers in the USA. Lariviere also known as Ti Arly and whose father and primary influence is a legendary Haitian composer for Tropicana, decided to settle in Florida where he eventually founded the musical formation D’Zine which was later rebranded Nu-Look.
Career
editLarivière migrated to the U.S. and resided in Florida. During the 1990s, he was part of a band called the D-zine. He later left D-zine, and in 2000 partnered with Gazzman "Couleur" Pierre to form the Kompa band Nu-Look,[3] which performed for 14 years with Larivière as their Maestro and composer. Some of the songs composed by Larivière are "Loving you", "Why do you say you love me", "Notre histoire", and "A qui la faute".
On January 5, 2010, Gazzman left Nu-Look to form his own band dISIp.[4] After Gazzman's departure, Edersse "Pipo" Stanis became the lead singer, problems within Nu-Look eventually led to his departure to join another band called Klass. Arly tried to recruit a new lead singer for the band, but eventually became the sole singer of the band.[5] In November 2013 Nu-Look released a new album titled I Got This;[6] all of the songs on this album were written by Lariviere.[7]
In 2013, Larivière and Nu-Look performed at the Haiti Carnival.[8] He has continued to lead the band since 2016.[9]
Arly Larivière and his band Nu Look delivered a captivating performance at the iconic Olympia <ref>[1]in Paris on February 13, 2022. The event showcased Larivière's exceptional talent, as she mesmerized the audience with her powerful vocals and emotive stage presence. The setlist featured a mix of her hit singles and newer material, demonstrating her musical range and growth. The crowd was entranced throughout the evening, praising Larivière's energetic and heartfelt delivery. This performance solidified her position as a rising star in the music industry, leaving a lasting impression on both fans and critics alike. The Olympia, with its rich history of hosting legendary acts, provided an fitting backdrop for Larivière's memorable concert, which will be remembered as a highlight of his career.
Albums
edit- Big Mistake 2002
- Still News 2005
- Abo 2008
- Encyclopédie 2009
- Confirmation 2011
- I Got This 2013
- My Time 2016
- No Stress 2019
- Just For You 2024
References
edit- ^ Peterson Francois (October 2012). Inspirations: My Vivid Imagination Has Been Transformed Into Reality. iUniverse. pp. 68–. ISBN 978-1-4759-5293-3.
- ^ "Review of Arly Lariviere & Belo" Archived November 13, 2018, at the Wayback Machine, Konpa Events, October 1, 2012. Labelle Rette
- ^ "Le titre de meilleur groupe musical haïtien de l’année 2014 : Un bilan mitigé" Radio television caraibes February 1, 2015
- ^ "Haitians marry two passions under one venue — soccer and konpa". Miami.com, Jacqueline Charles | July 9, 2016
- ^ "Haitian Music Review: Nu Look I Got This". Kreyoliscious.
- ^ "Review: I Got This" Archived February 13, 2014, at the Wayback Machine. Kompa Magazine.
- ^ "Let’s be real: Arly Lariviere is Nu-Look" Archived December 28, 2017, at the Wayback Machine. Tripotage, September 25, 2014
- ^ "Performance magistrale pour Anbyans et Septentrionale durant les trois jours gras du Carnaval national qui s’est déroulé au Cap-Haitien.". Haiti Press Network, February 13, 2013
- ^ "Le nouvel album de Nu Look pour une meilleure compétition". Radio Television Caribbean, April 30, 2016, Jean-Robert Noel