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Tha Rapper Haiti

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Tha Rapper Haiti
Tha Rapper Haiti in 2022
Tha Rapper Haiti in 2022
Background information
Birth nameJames Prospere
Also known asTha Rapper Haiti
Born (1996-11-05) November 5, 1996 (age 28)
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
OriginHaiti / United States
Genres
Occupation(s)Rapper, songwriter, and music producer
Years active2014–present
Websitetharapperhaiti.com/home
EducationWilson Community College
Height5’11 (1.80m)
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James Prospere (born November 05, 1996), known as Tha Rapper Haiti, is a Haitian American rapper, songwriter, and music producer. His songs are often about themes of empowerment and social issues affecting Haiti.[1][2][3][4]

Biography

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Early life and education

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James Prospere, known professionally as Tha Rapper Haiti, was born on November 05, 1996, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Born into a family of musicians, Prospere developed his liking for music and started his music activities at an early age. He moved to the United States in 2013.[1][2][3] He attended Wilson Community College, where he graduated as a computer scientist with a computing and systems analysis degree.[5][6]

Career

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Tha Rapper Haiti started his music career between 2014 and 2015 when he released his debut mixtape, Pale vit Pale Cho. He became a music producer at the age of 18 and started working with other musicians in Haiti. He has written 15 songs and released several singles, including Vibe la, I Do What I Want, and the collaborative track Twerk featuring DNS Soldier.[2][3]

His songs often reflect tackling social issues such as police brutality, sociopolitical problems, and the political instability in Haiti.[1][2][7][8][9]

Musical style

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Tha Rapper Haiti’s musical style is defined by a dynamic fusion of Haitian Creole culture and contemporary hip-hop. His work incorporates traditional Caribbean rhythms, the Creole language, and modern rap production, resulting in a sound that is both culturally rooted and globally resonant. He has been noted for his authenticity, emotional depth, and genre-blending approach, earning praise from music critics for staying true to his heritage while innovating within the hip-hop genre. His style reflects a commitment to elevating Creole hip-hop on the international stage, contributing to its growing recognition across diverse audiences.[10][11][12]

Discography

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  • Twerk ft DNS Soldier (2021)[2]
  • Pale vit pale Cho ft Dns soldier (2021)[3]
  • I do what I want (2021)[3]
  • I see it all (2021)
  • Vibe la (2021) [3]
  • Ou blesem (2021)
  • Merci manman (2021)
  • One life to life (2021)
  • Bill (2021)
  • Vle avew (2021)
  • Game kap fet (2021)
  • No me importa nada cover French Montana (2021)
  • Valide (2021)
  • No Chill (2022)
  • Thinking about you (2022)
  • Mixtape It’s not a Dream Shit gets Real (2024)

References

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  1. ^ a b c Median, PR Info (2023-02-09). "Tha Rapper Haiti Shares Inspiring Story and Vision Amidst Challenging Situation in Haiti". News Free Press Info Media. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  2. ^ a b c d e Median, News PR (2023-02-13). "The Haitian Rapper performs Twerk and talks about Steves J. Bryan". News Free Press Info Media. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Home - Univers Magazine". universmagazine.com (in French). 2024-10-15. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  4. ^ "Tha Rapper Haiti: A Voice of Hope Amidst Political Struggles". Vanguard. Vanguard Media Limited. November 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  5. ^ Haiti, Mag (2021-12-07). "Tha rapper haïti, un rappeur haïtien évoluant à New York". Mag Haiti. Retrieved 2025-03-28.
  6. ^ "Tha Rapper Haiti – A Rising Star in the Haitian-American Music Scene". The Guardian (Nigeria). Guardian Newspapers Limited. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  7. ^ "Tha Rapper Haiti: Un artiste entre racines et rêves". Chokarella (in French). December 24, 2024. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
  8. ^ "Tha Rapper Haiti: une voix engagée pour Haïti". Rezonodwes. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
  9. ^ "Tha Rapper Haiti dévoile un message de motivation et de réussite via sa chanson "I'm Feeling Good"". Juno7. 2025-02-23. Retrieved 2025-02-23.
  10. ^ "Tha Rapper Haiti: Authenticity, Passion, and the Road to Global Success". BroadwayWorld. Wisdom Digital Media. 14 April 2025. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  11. ^ "Tha Rapper Haiti blends authentic style with musical passion". EARMILK. EARMILK Media Inc. April 2025. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  12. ^ "From Haiti to the U.S.: How Tha Rapper Haiti is Redefining Creole Hip-Hop". EDM Sauce. EDM Sauce. 15 April 2025. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
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