{"id":5908,"date":"2026-02-03T21:34:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T21:34:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/03\/haitian-american-artist-mickael-marabou-makes-history-at-audiomack-connect-nyc\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T21:34:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T21:34:39","slug":"haitian-american-artist-mickael-marabou-makes-history-at-audiomack-connect-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/islandflavaradio.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/03\/haitian-american-artist-mickael-marabou-makes-history-at-audiomack-connect-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"Haitian-American artist Mickael Marabou makes history at Audiomack Connect NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>New York City\u2019s Caribbean creative community gathered in Manhattan on Jan. 14 for a milestone moment as Haitian-American artist Mickael Marabou hosted a historic Audiomack Connect event, becoming the first Caribbean artist to lead a Connect experience on the platform.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>According to Haitian-American entertainment publicist Marie Driven, managing director of the Brooklyn-based PlaybookMG, &#8220;the Afro Kreyol Queen transformed the Audiomack Connect space. It became a hub of culture, music, and meaningful exchange. The event drew industry professionals, media figures, creatives, and fans from across the Diaspora.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cThe evening reflected a growing movement of Caribbean artists carving out space in mainstream music and tech platforms while remaining rooted in community,\u201d Driven told Caribbean Life on Tuesday, Jan. 27. \u201cKnown for being intentional with her public appearances, Mickael Marabou\u2019s presence marked a notable shift.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>&#8220;While she has remained active online, the event signaled a renewed focus on live engagement and in-person connection,&#8221; she added. &#8220;As 2026 unfolds, fans can expect a more visible chapter. This will include live performances and concerts.&#8221;<br \/>\nDriven said the gathering moved beyond traditional networking.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cConversations flowed organically as artists and supporters connected face to face, exchanging ideas and strengthening relationships,\u201d she said. \u201cThe atmosphere felt less like an industry mixer and more like a cultural convening, highlighting the power of Caribbean unity and collaboration in New York City.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Driven said a defining moment of the night came when Marabou and Colmix Comic entered the space to their collaborative song Kenb\u00e8l La.<br \/>\n\u201cThe crowd responded instantly, singing along and filling the room with energy,\u201d Driven said. \u201cThe reaction echoed the song\u2019s growing traction online, where Kenb\u00e8l La continues to gain momentum and is quickly emerging as a contender for the summer\u2019s breakout Caribbean hit.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>By opening its Manhattan Connect space to this landmark event, Driven said Audiomack &#8220;reaffirmed its commitment to elevating independent artists and global sounds.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cThe platform has increasingly become a space where Caribbean voices are not only streamed but also celebrated,\u201d she said.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cFor Mickael Marabou, the night represented more than a career milestone; it was a cultural statement \u2013 one that underscored the growing influence of Caribbean artists in shaping contemporary music spaces and the importance of creating opportunities rooted in authenticity and community,\u201d Driven added.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New York City\u2019s Caribbean creative community gathered in Manhattan on Jan. 14 for a milestone moment as Haitian-American artist Mickael Marabou hosted a historic Audiomack Connect event, becoming the first Caribbean artist to lead a Connect experience on the platform. 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