Master Dji (George Lys Hérard; May 30, 1961 – May 21, 1994) was a Haitian rapper, hip-hop artist, and DJ widely regarded as a key pioneer of Rap Kreyòl. He is associated with the group Haiti Rap’ N Ragga and became known for multilingual delivery across Kreyòl, French, and English—helping establish early Haitian hip-hop as a distinct cultural voice.

Among his earliest landmark tracks is “Vakans” (1982), often cited as one of the first rap songs in Kreyòl. In the late 1980s he released his debut album Master Dji. His second album, Politik Pam, followed in 1990. Later releases connected to his group include Match La Red and Maximum Respect (Haiti Rap’ N Ragga era). He also worked in media as a radio host (including Radio Métropole and Tropic FM).
Career & Major Releases:

• Master Dji (late 1980s)
• Politik Pam (1990)
• Match La Red (with Haiti Rap’ N Ragga)
• Maximum Respect (with Haiti Rap’ N Ragga)

Passing & Posthumous Recognition:
Master Dji died on May 21, 1994. Posthumously, his track/video “Tann pou tann” won first prize at the African Haitian Video Awards (1995), highlighting his influence beyond music into visual culture.
Recurring Themes:
Social commentary; politics and civic life; identity; diaspora realities; lyrical innovation in Kreyòl.
Known For:
Pioneering Rap Kreyòl; multilingual flow; early landmark recordings; building the foundation for Haitian hip-hop culture.
Alias & Slogan:
Stage name: Master Dji.
Awards:
“Tann pou tann” — first prize (African Haitian Video Awards, 1995; posthumous).