OLDIES SUNDAY: @Bigga_Haitian – Haiti A Weh Mi From (1989)

Here’s a quick History lesson for you during Haitian Heritage Month. During the Haitian Revolution on May 18, 1804, the flag of Haiti was created. 198 years later, the day is recognized as “Haitian Flag Day“, which became a public holiday. For today’s Oldies Sunday selection, we go back 37 years, or 185 years after the flag’s creation, to check out Haitian Icon Bigga Haitian’s track, “Haiti A Weh Mi From“.

Produced by Winston Jones and released through Flames Records in 1989, Bigga Haitian celebrates his Country, and is proud to be from there in, “Haiti A Weh Mi From”. Inspired by Dancehall Icon Admiral Bailey, Bigga made his debut as a Dancehall Artist with his patriotic single. Borrowing elements from some of the popular Dancehall tunes at the time, the Deejay shares a few things about himself, how he moves in the streets, paying tribute to his home and Jamaica, and showing his skillset as a Dancehall Artist. The single became his breakout hit, making him the first Haitian Artist to find success in the Jamaican music scene. The single did well in Haiti, topping the charts there, and becoming a staple to this day. “Haiti A Weh Mi From” was featured on his 1997 debut Album, “I Am Back” in a remixed form, but the original was featured on his 2009 Album, “Sak Pasé“.

Since the release of “Haiti A Weh Mi From”, Bigga Haitian went on to become one of the country’s most important musical exports as he broke down barriers, inspiring Artists like Wyclef Jean to follow in his footsteps. He is still active in music, creating music that highlights what’s going on in Haiti, and promoting positivity. “Haiti A Weh Mi From” still gets heavy rotation in parts of the world. Happy Haitian Flag Day 🇭🇹.