FREKANSRAGGA • YANISS ODUA parle de « La Caraïbe »

It all began at the age of ten for young Yaniss, in the sound systems of Martinique, thanks to his cousin, the late Daddy Harry, already immersed in Caribbean dancehall. No music school, no set path—just his ear glued to the boomboxes. At thirteen, he released his first album, Little Yaniss, and it was already a declaration of intent: this kid wasn't just pretending to be a singer, he was one. He presented Ragga'zine on ATV, moved to Paris in 1998, and patiently built, brick by brick, one of the most solid edifices of French-language reggae. Then came La Caraïbe—2001. This track became a staple of French-language reggae, the one that made him famous in mainland France. A melody that hasn't aged a day, that crowds still sing along to, eyes closed. La Caraïbe, Rouge Jaune Vert, Chalawa — three tracks, nearly 100 million views on YouTube. But Yaniss goes beyond that. His duets with Tiken Jah Fakoly, Ky-Mani Marley, Tippa Irie, and Don Choa map the world of reggae, where Martinique features prominently. From Yon Pa Yon in 2002 to Stay High, twenty years of staying true to himself. One voice, one island, one sea. #yanissodua #lacaraibe Find FrekansZouk on TikTok and Instagram: @FrekansZouk