Top Vice, Washington, DC.
G. Mathurin


MC is defined by some as Master of Ceremony, but the great rapper Rakim said, "MC means move the crowd." Which is what Freddy of Top Vice did in Washington DC during the Haitian Mother's Day concert on May 28.

It had been a rainy Memorial day weekend in the North East, and everyone was looking for a bit of sunshine. Top Vice brought the Miami sunshine to DC. Freddy, a former Washington DC area resident, came back to the welcome of old friends and family.

 
Back in his days in the DC area, Carmelo Frederic was known to everyone in the community, so it is no surprise that the whole DC area Haitian community came out to support Top Vice and the man known to all simply as "Freddy."

Along with the rest of the band, Freddy did not disappoint. He proved that he is one of the greatest entertainers in the world of international music, today.

Robert Martino, a definite legend in the Haitian music scene, not only for his own accomplishments as a guitarist and songwriter, but also for having fathered two of the young superstars of T-Vice.

Robert Charlo, a favorite of many of the ladies, played quietly in the background. But, his touch was felt throughout the concert.

For years in the DC area, we've heard of the legends of Top Vice in Miami, but very few had actually experienced the power and uniqueness of their sound. Top Vice came to DC, moved
the crowd into a frenzy with their special blend of konpa rhythm.

>> Michelle cooling down,
after chalê monté, chalê monté.

Joseph "jazzy joe" Charles stroked the bass right all night long <<

The Concert series of the year 2000 has had a great run in the DC area. Top Vice was not going to be outdone by Tabou, Zin, or even T-Vice. They pleased the crowd with a combination of old and new hits, including "Caroline," "M'andedan," "Fan'm Deyo," and "Compas L'An 2000."

Fan'm Ayiesiên yo came out in full force to the show. Although outside was a rainy, inside was Miami nice.

Being Haitian Mother's Day, Freddy took time out to dance and celebrate with his own manman.

Many of his old friends were happy to see him back in the area. He got his start at the local bal and it was obvious that he appreciated the people and acknowledge all his old friends and family.

<< Freddy and his mother, known to all, lovingly, as "bouboute."

Freddy, a true entertainer, worked his magic with the crowd. Top Vice makes Miami its home, and they hardly come to the Washington DC area. So, many in the crowd were not sure what to expect, but after the concert they thanked the band as well as the promoters for a great time.

Keeping true with the multi cultural world we live in, Top Vice was comfortable in English, Kreyol, French, and even Spanish, no doubt a Miami influence.

>> When it comes to bal in the DC area, the ladies take their fashion very seriously.

Top Vice closed the show with a RARA, that took many back to the days of boutêy et ti fê.

No matter the crowd or the music that they're playing, Top Vice proved to be great entertainers. Miami is lucky to have them regularly.

Top Vice shared the stage with a new singer, Harry Juste, who did an incredible job on the ladies. The ladies loved the slow ballads. We hope to hear more and see more from this singer in the near future.

Freddy took time out to congratulate Keisha and Daphney, two recent college grads. After a long year of studying the ladies came to have a good time and were not disappointed.