In late December of last year, out of nowhere, Medjy popped back up on our screens—grooving and smirking like he never left—and hit us with “Se li yo rele chòv ou a!!!!” You could feel the excitement through the screen. Then he announced a comeback concert at Place Bell in Quebec.
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Now, as a Haitian-Canadian, he had to know that February is peak hibernation. We’re either cozied up at home or complaining about the never-ending snowfall and all the shoveling, not concert lines. I spent months debating if I should go.
As a fan of Enposib, when they were active, I was too young to attend any of their live shows. So I wondered if I really wanted to see Medjy solo. And I’ll confess, I hadn’t even listened to the full album—48 Rebecca, which he dropped in May 2023. I only knew Soperiye.
Yes, I know I was very late to the party. But let me tell you, when I finally sat down and gave it a proper listen, I had the best 33-minute music session of my life. I was speechless.
The transitions? Fire. The lyrics? Poetic. The fusion of genres? Mind-blowing. I’ve had it on repeat ever since, and I already know he’s making it to my Spotify Wrapped.
Even with all that love for the album, I was still annoyed the concert was in February. Again—our hibernation period!
During an episode of De Tout et De Rien with Carel Pedre and DJ K9. Hearing them talk of how the show would sound made me feel FOMO for the first time in my life. I knew I’d regret skipping it, and I didn’t want to be an observer. I wanted to live that moment.
The day of the concert, February 22, 2025—literally 10 hours and 30 minutes before showtime—I bought two tickets. One for me and one for my Congolese friend—who had no idea who Medjy was but was down for the vibes. We drove two hours to Laval, and let me tell you, as a novice concert-goer, it was one of the greatest concert experiences of my life.
We left absolutely astonished. The storytelling, the production—it was more than a concert. It was a moment. The word we both landed on was: MEMORABLE.
I haven’t been to many Haitian events, but this one set a new standard for both of us. From the atmosphere to the sound, the crowd energy, the setlist, and Medjy’s connection with the audience—everything was so intentional.
Let’s break it down.
Atmosphere
I missed Drukheim’s opening act, but as soon as you stepped into the venue, DJ Bullet had the whole place buzzing.
Entrance
The suspense was real. A video of a reporter and hundreds of tweets came on screen asking where Medjy had been for two years, and then we saw his POV—riding on a motorcycle through the streets of Haiti. Then boom—he appears on stage, stepping off a Vespa, pauses to ground himself, looks at the crowd, and starts the show with Pasyante. Screams filled the venue even more.
Sound
A lot of music events mess up this crucial part of the experience with way-too-loud speakers, but this was crisp. You could hear him clearly, his backup singers, and the band. The best thing: no tinnitus after the concert!
Crowd
The medium-sized venue gave us space to breathe. Even the people on the floor looked comfortable and not crushed. A side note, if you buy one seat, your whole friend group can’t fit in. Respect personal space, and next time, plan better.
Setlist
It was full of surprises. The instrumental intros and transitions by the musicians kept everyone guessing what was coming next. While Medjy doesn’t have a massive solo catalog yet, he slid in Enposib classics and brought out his brother Regimusic for Pa tann and Richard Cavé for Jijem! My friend went wild—that’s the one song she knew!
Interaction with the audience
He knows he stepped away from the spotlight for a while, and he didn’t shy away from acknowledging it. At one point, he let three people from the floor area ask him questions. Let me tell you, the rest of us were not impressed with their choice of questions!
Throughout the entire concert, the main emotions he evoked were gratitude and joy. He took the time to thank his brother (who joined him on stage), Richard Cavé for his support, his team, and of course, us, the crowd—whether we were new fans or longtime supporters from his Enposib days.
Timing
Started on time. Ended on time. Thank you. A clean two-hour set.
Emotional impact
Medjy, dressed in all white, delivered a show that was heartfelt and groovy. The focus was on him and the story he was telling. My favorite part? The part where he sang Lapatri an danje. Although the song is heartbreaking, I felt a deep sense of hope and pride in a better future for our motherland.
After this concert, I have to say, Medjy is a trailblazer. He’s raising the bar for the Haitian music industry by delivering a high-quality experience and setting a powerful example for other Haitian artists. He’s showing that storytelling, audience experience, and punctuality matter.
As our music continues to reach the world and attract new listeners, fans deserve a space where they feel valued and can truly experience an artist’s creativity in a meaningful, high-quality, and gratifying way.
If you’re like me—indecisive or just in need of a quality live music experience—I highly recommend going. Grab a friend or go by yourself. For the remaining dates on his tour, I can only imagine the show will get better, and you will get to experience how he seamlessly integrates his new release songs like Awoyo.
For anyone going to the New York show on May 23 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, if he opens the floor for questions, please redeem us and ask the questions we want the answers to:
Most importantly, tell him and his team thank you. They’re doing a phenomenal job.
