Why Do You Say You Love Me • Nu-Look

That voice in your head isn't your conscience. It's your mother, whispering "Pitit mwen, sa a w'ap fè la a?" Reminding you that you're better than this. Telling you to dust yourself off and finish what you started. Urging you to be as great as she knows you were destined to be. Because that's what mothers do. She always knows best and always wants the best for you. Whether your mother is a short drive away, a phone call away, or in heaven watching down, these songs remind us that the our greatest...

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BelO came. He sang. He conquered.

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Five Diaspora Winter Anthems

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Discover Talie's Debut EP 16 Novembre

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BIOGRAPHY

With six studio albums and 9 live albums Nu Look has brought what the old folks call "Kompa Direk" (Live Kompa) to our new generation. For Nu Look it's more than the sound that makes them the ultimate "it" band in this kompa world. They are in this category because of their reputation of having the most touching love songs and are also known for please the crowd at their events whether it's with slow, mid, or fast tempo music. During the 13 years of their existence with the leadership of Arly Lariviere as their Maestro Nu look has officially enlisted themselves in the hearts of all kompa lovers, with mega love hits such as "Loving You", "Why Do You Say You Love Me", and "Notre Histore".

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