Richy Jay

Richy Jay is coming to a venue near you with an infectious blend of kompa, zouk, Afropop, hip-hop, and contemporary Caribbean rhythms. Born Richard Verdieu in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and now based in Quebec, Canada, the singer-songwriter has built a career rooted in his Haitian heritage while embracing the diverse musical influences he encountered throughout the Caribbean and Canada. After beginning as a Creole rap artist in Haiti and later exploring reggaeton while living in the Dominican Republic, Richy Jay established a distinctive musical identity that combines Afro-Caribbean traditions with modern urban sounds.

Since releasing his debut album I Was Born To Win in 2015, Richy Jay has continued to expand his catalogue with On Air (2016), Caribbean Soul (2019), Le temps (2022), which earned an ADISQ nomination for Album of the Year in the Other Languages category, Recto Verso (2024), and Caribbean Love (2026). Performing in Haitian Creole, French, English, and Spanish, his music explores themes of love, resilience, identity, and the Haitian diaspora while celebrating the vibrant sounds of kompa, zouk, and Afropop.

Throughout his career, Richy Jay has received numerous honours, including Kilimanjaro Music Awards for Best Male Voice and Artist of the Year, as well as the Prestigious Haitian Music Award for Haitian Canadian Solo Artist of the Year in 2025. His growing international profile has been supported by successful recordings, collaborations, and performances that showcase Caribbean culture to audiences across Canada and beyond. By blending uplifting lyrics with energetic rhythms, Richy Jay continues to serve as an ambassador for contemporary Afro-Caribbean music.

With his vibrant fusion of kompa, zouk, Afropop, and urban music, along with his commitment to celebrating Haitian culture, Richy Jay continues to captivate audiences wherever he performs. Get your tickets now at Tickets.ca.