Olivier Duret

Biography

Olivier duret also known as Oli Duret... singer, songwriter, producer, actor, script writer. lead singer and owner of the band DAT7.

Born and raised in Haiti, Oli Duret (Olivier Duret) is the middle of three children. Oli Duret, started singing as a young child, he’s sang endlessly, everywhere, all the time... Including in class, where he was often told to “keep it down”. In 2002/2003, while concluding his college degree, he started performing mostly alternative music, as a diverse artist he also sings RnB and pop music. around 2001, he started working with a group called "Kai" which never went mainstream but was known by many people. In 2004/2005, Oli Duret started working as a professional singer/songwriter along side Mikaben (Michael Benjamin). He’s also worked collaboratively with numerous other Haitian artists during that time.

Oli Duret broke onto the Haitian Music Industry in 2005 when he joined T-vice, one of the most successful Kompa bands of modern time. Oli Duret earned the respect of his fans with his HIT song “SANTIM TA KRIYE”. He contributed a lot to the production of Tvice's next album where He wrote and sings the song “TOI ET MOI”, which is considered by many websites and fans not only to being the song of the album "WELCOME TO HAITI", but the hit of 2010 for the Haitian Music Market. “Fem Vole” is another hit that is another favorite among that album. in 2013 Olivier decides to do solo work, putting out "danre ra" with a video which has been a favorite, then "ma cherie je t'aime" which has been a HIT and a cover of john legend's "all of me". Further earning Olivier the respect of his peers and his loyal fans as one of the greatest singer/songwriters in the arena of the Haitian Music Industry. Since then, oliduret as put out hit songs such as “se konsa” and “je veux m’envoler” with lots more coming out soon so stay tuned...