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Published on May 26th, 2023 | by Paul Roberto

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From Petit Goâve to International Fame: The Meteoric Rise of Citizen Schraider

Every creative person has a background that informs their outlook, their method, and their path. For Citizen Schraider, a multifaceted Haitian-American artist, that site is the seaside Haitian community of Petit Goâve. He was raised in this town’s rich culture, which laid the groundwork for his musical career.

Schraider On September 16, 1996, Romalli Michel entered the world as Citizen Schraider. But the moniker that now graces record sleeves and sells out arenas was not always a sure thing. He deserved it. He is a full-fledged citizen of Petit Goâve, of the United States of America, and of the international music community at large. His name testifies to his origins and the ways they have shaped his life.

Confidingly, “I’m from Petit Goâve Haiti born and raised,” Schraider says. This is more than just a geographical remark; it is fundamental to understanding who he is. As an artist, he may attribute much of his development to his upbringing in Petit Goâve.

Petit Goâve has a rich cultural heritage and has always been a place where new ideas can flourish. Even Schraider’s creative fires were fueled and fanned here. The guy standing before us, however, is a result of more than his geographical origin; he is also the result of his own dogged persistence and perseverance.

He explains, “I’ve always had a deep appreciation for music, so it wasn’t really an idea.” Because of his intense desire, he was able to overcome barriers of distance, language, and culture. Today, he has established himself as more than simply a musician; he is also a record producer, songwriter, and rapper, and he has made his impact on the music industry not just in Haiti or the United States, but around the world.

The speed with which he has progressed is meteoric. Despite his meteoric rise, he has never lost his sense of modesty or his attachment to his hometown. “Even if I’m not working, I always [am] working on something that I can learn,” he says. Schraider views his path as an ongoing educational experience that is motivated by his need for knowledge. Despite his success and widespread acclaim, he has never stopped learning about the world and its music.

Talent isn’t enough to make it as an artist; you also need fortitude, perseverance, and determination. Citizen Schraider is a perfect example of these ideals. His rise from poverty in Petit Goâve to global recognition is an inspiration and a tribute to his perseverance. With his meteoric rise, it’s evident that Citizen Schraider has a lot more to offer the world.

No matter how far his career takes him, he’ll always be the kid from Petit Goâve who used music to share his tale, inspire his community, and stand in for his people and culture. Always optimistic, he says, “I have a positive mind, focus, and work harder.” This indomitable spirit is what propelled him from a humble seaside village in Haiti to the pinnacle of international fame. Moreover, if his travels thus far are any indication, he can go as far as he likes.

 

 

 


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