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Original Rap Staff
Original Rap Staff (also known as O.R.S.) is a pioneering Haitian hip-hop collective from Carrefour (Port-au-Prince area) that helped define Rap Kreyòl through sharp social commentary, street-level storytelling, and Kreyòl/French wordplay.…
Biography
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Original Rap Staff (also known as O.R.S.) is a pioneering Haitian hip-hop collective from Carrefour (Port-au-Prince area) that helped define Rap Kreyòl through sharp social commentary, street-level storytelling, and Kreyòl/French wordplay. The group was officially founded on June 15, 1994 in Haiti.
Founding Members (1994):
Wolf Cool MC; Top Tchookko; Top Adlerman; Chanel B; Money Mike (Money Honey Mike); Posse X (now DJ Flip Flop); Baby One King; MC BOP; Don MC.
Later Members:
Maestro JT and Yahman were introduced after the departure of the last three artists mentioned above.
Featured / Guest Artists:
The early catalog includes notable guest appearances such as Mega Firsta (featured on “Leunautrebhon”) and RD Cool (featured on Kè pòpòz).
Major Releases (Albums):
O.R.S. remains a landmark group in Haitian Music Industry (HMI) history with four albums widely associated with its legacy:
The group is also known for standout carnival songs such as “Men pa w marengwen” (1997) and “M an kòlè” (1998).
Known For:
• Being among the foundational crews of Haitian rap
• One of Haiti’s earliest rap groups
• Producing the first Haitian rap music video (“Bagay dwòl,” 1994)
• Being the first Haitian Creole rap group to produce four albums
• Bringing a distinctive “Carrefour” sound and originality
• Strong ties to Carrefour’s 1990s hip-hop movement
• Shaping the sound and language of early Rap Kreyòl
• Influence in Haiti, across the Caribbean, and internationally
Recurring Themes:
Street reality; political critique; social justice; carnival culture; Haitian Creole/French/English wordplay.
Tribute & Legacy:
O.R.S. represented Haitian rap actively until 2018. After the passing of Money Mike—described as one of Haiti’s most poetic songwriters/artists—the group released a tribute (homage) song in 2022 in his honor.
Collaborations:
Work with director Richard Sénécal; “All Stars” / compilation-era branding reflected in Supastarz listings (Original Rap Staff All Stars).
Alias & Slogan:
Also known as O.R.S. (Original Rap Staff). “The Original is here (Orijinal la la, la)”.
Awards & Historical Distinction:
Recognized as among the first generation of Creole rap groups (following the short-lived Haiti Rap N Ragga led by Master Dji). First Haitian Creole rap group to produce four albums and produce a rap music video. No major international awards documented in global music databases as of 2026.
Founding Members (1994):
Wolf Cool MC; Top Tchookko; Top Adlerman; Chanel B; Money Mike (Money Honey Mike); Posse X (now DJ Flip Flop); Baby One King; MC BOP; Don MC.
Later Members:
Maestro JT and Yahman were introduced after the departure of the last three artists mentioned above.
Featured / Guest Artists:
The early catalog includes notable guest appearances such as Mega Firsta (featured on “Leunautrebhon”) and RD Cool (featured on Kè pòpòz).
Major Releases (Albums):
O.R.S. remains a landmark group in Haitian Music Industry (HMI) history with four albums widely associated with its legacy:
- Kè pòpòz (1996)
- N ap toujou la (1999)
- Pwomès se dèt (2004)
- Supastarz (2012)
- Bagay dwòl
- Plòtonnen
- Lov mwen
- Leunautrebhon
The group is also known for standout carnival songs such as “Men pa w marengwen” (1997) and “M an kòlè” (1998).
Known For:
• Being among the foundational crews of Haitian rap
• One of Haiti’s earliest rap groups
• Producing the first Haitian rap music video (“Bagay dwòl,” 1994)
• Being the first Haitian Creole rap group to produce four albums
• Bringing a distinctive “Carrefour” sound and originality
• Strong ties to Carrefour’s 1990s hip-hop movement
• Shaping the sound and language of early Rap Kreyòl
• Influence in Haiti, across the Caribbean, and internationally
Recurring Themes:
Street reality; political critique; social justice; carnival culture; Haitian Creole/French/English wordplay.
Tribute & Legacy:
O.R.S. represented Haitian rap actively until 2018. After the passing of Money Mike—described as one of Haiti’s most poetic songwriters/artists—the group released a tribute (homage) song in 2022 in his honor.
Collaborations:
Work with director Richard Sénécal; “All Stars” / compilation-era branding reflected in Supastarz listings (Original Rap Staff All Stars).
Alias & Slogan:
Also known as O.R.S. (Original Rap Staff). “The Original is here (Orijinal la la, la)”.
Awards & Historical Distinction:
Recognized as among the first generation of Creole rap groups (following the short-lived Haiti Rap N Ragga led by Master Dji). First Haitian Creole rap group to produce four albums and produce a rap music video. No major international awards documented in global music databases as of 2026.
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