: "Kite Zo A" translates to "Leave the Bones." It is an impassioned protest song that challenges the regime of Baby Doc Duvalier.
"Kite Zo A (Laolu Remix)" is a powerful Afro-house track by the Haitian collective and Grammy-winning producer Joseph Ray , remixed by Swiss-Nigerian DJ Laolu . Released on January 14, 2022, via the Anjunadeep label, it is part of the album Leave the Bones (Remixed) . Musical Influence & Meaning
Laolu transforms the original with a sophisticated Afro-house touch, maintaining the track's rhythmic heart while adding club-focused, detuned chords and an emotive drumline. The track sits at a steady , making it a staple for deep house and electronic dance sets. Cultural Impact
The track blends European electronic roots with West African rhythms and traditional Haitian Vodou sounds.
: The lyrics "Manje Vyan nan Kite Zo A" suggest that while an oppressor may take away the country's "meat" (freedoms and daily pleasures), they cannot kill the "bones"—the indestructible spirit and soul of the Haitian people.
