Manno Beats is a Grammy-nominated and multi-award-winning musician, composer, creative director, and producer hailing from Cap-Haitien, Haiti. He is known for creating the Afro Hybrid genre, a distinct sound that combines traditional Haitian melodies with modern compositions and eclectic instrumentation.

Since 2009, Manno Beats has used his music to unite people and celebrate their shared heritage with his complex rhythms and heady melodies. As an ambassador for diasporic harmony, he inspires others to embrace their own identities while finding common ground with others.

Manno Beats has earned numerous accolades for his work, including two Afrima awards in Nigeria in 2019 Best African act in the diaspora and Best African duo or group in African Electro for his collaboration with Afrotronix and Vox Sambou on the song "Akouna." This acclaimed track showcases the versatility and creativity of the Afro Hybrid genre, which has been praised for promoting cultural exchange and unity.

In 2022, he was nominated for a Latin Grammy award for Best Alternative Album for his collaboration with Afro-Andean Funk.

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Wilder Octavius with stage name Wid is a Haitian singer, songwriter, composer and occasional actor born in Port-Salut, a commune in the South Department of Haiti. Raised by his mother and grandmother, he is the eldest of his siblings. He grew up in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, not the richest in his area but definitely rich in upbringings. Although his father was a musician for “Palais National” and his mother was a lover of music, he was discouraged to take that road. His interest in music started at a young age. Sitting in the pews of his Christian church, he enjoyed watching the choir sing. Wid basked in the church music so much that he would reenact it at home. He later joined the choir and was very involved in church activities. His christian background made it difficult for him to participate in secular music. He gave in and started budding with a few local groups which resulted in him being sanctioned by the church. A self-taught musical player of “bass, guitar, and tambour”, he enjoyed them as a hobby.

Wid’s career in music informally started with a group called Melodie. There he enjoyed moderate local popularity. He wrote and recorded 1 song with the group. His musical formation truly started with G7 when he embarked on his music career. He wrote and recorded a few pieces of music with the band. His music with the band made a great impact in Cayes, Haiti. It was there that he met Money G who was highly impressed when he heard him sing the first time. Wid later joined Zenglen as a singer and recorded 2 albums during his 6 years with the band.

Wid had no formal musical training at the beginning but his dedication and commitment to music has propelled him to learn on his own. Wid musical genre is polyvalent with a knack of Konpa, Rara,
Afrobeat, Zouk, Reggae and Jazz earned him the fans love and respect. His sound and style has the power to transform the art of music and give him an audience like no other. His music has originality with great arrangements and vocals. Wid has recorded and wrote over 20 songs since the beginning of his musical venture. Wid began his solo career in the year 2020 and went to record his debut singles to be released in 2021 Kole, Ou Pa Meritem and Kout Ba. The Last Chapter of My Story will be released on July 13, 2022! Stream NOW!

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