CC- Please introduce yourself to our fans ? To someone who never heard of you how would you describe yourself and your music ?

Zo. Hi CC, my name is Lesly Benoit Jr, but known on stage as " Zo de Ti-Lesly". I'm actually an entertainer and musician, but more of an entertainer.

CC.- Who is your favorite Compas Artist ?

Zo.I like a lot of groups, but my favorite artist is Sweet Micky.

CC.- What style of music influenced you most ?

Zo.I really was never into compas until I heard of Micky and that's when I wanted to also play music and entertain people.

CC.- Do you have kids ?

Zo.Yes, I have 3 boys.

CC.- Who are the members of your New group ?

Zo.Right now it's Tantan formerly of Lakol and myself. The rest is a surprise.

CC.- What can we expect from you and the group in the near future ?

Zo.We are working on an album for now and are preparing to play live also. It's gonna be a fusion of 2 different styles as you can imagine.

CC.- A message to the children ?

Zo.Follow your dreams and don't ever let anyone discourage you.

CC.- The Internet is now considered the fastest Way to reach a bigger audience , How do you intend to take advantage of this media ? Have you gotten any contract as a result of your Internet presence ?

Zo.well i'm actually very involved in the internet and I have met a lot of international artists thanks to my own website know as Cadence des iles.Com

CC.- Is there anything you would like to say to the public ?

Zo.I'm looking forward and I'm very anxious on getting back on stage since I miss them very much.

CC.- Who do you think is the greatest musician or group of this decade ?

Zo.As far as musicians I will say Ansto Mercier and Robert Martino. As far as group, I will say Sweet Micky and System Band.

CC.- Live CD's are everywhere now. Any opinion on the practice ?

Zo.I think it's a good idea if it's done properly and in good taste. It gives the public a taste of what to expect when they come to a party or bal.

CC.-What do you think is your greatest achievement ?

Zo.Personally it's my family. As far as musically, they have not seen the best of me yet.

CC.- What is Your greatest disappointment ?

Zo.I dont really feel disappointed with my past. I don't have any regrets because I see everything as a learning experience.

CC.- Where do you see yourself in 10 years ?

Zo.Enjoying my life with my family.

CC.- If you were President for one day what would you do ?

Zo.Get rid of all the "magouyeurs"... Peace would come after that automatically.

CC.- What is Your Latest release ? how many albums have you released ?

Zo.I am actually working on a new release now. I have not put out my own album yet.

CC.- Sweet Micky,T-Vice, System Band seem to dominate the Compas scene? How do you view them as entertainers ?

Zo.They are all great entertainers and are doing a good job in their own way each one of them.

CC.- How do you describe your relations with other groups ?

Zo.I am a very friendly and easy going guy. I have no problems with anyone out there.

CC.- Do you work with other groups, exchanging ideas and experiences ?

Zo.Yes I do. I'm always giving advice and ideas to people out there.

CC.- what would you associates these names with ?

Zo. a. Cubanno - vocal superstar
b. Wyclef Jean - mega star and producer
c. Nemours Jean Baptiste - the one and only original king of compas
d. Loubert Chancy - great sax player
E. Sweet Micky - Greatest entertainer.
F. Eddy Francois - real DEEP man
G. Guy Durosier - (don't know much about him)
E. Jojo Lorquet - NO COMMENT
F. Robert Martino - Guitar Legend, " pa gin pareil "
H. Ti RoRo - (don't know much about him)
I. Ti Manno - no comparison, # 1 writer and composer to date.
J. Dadou Pasquet - real musician and composer
K. Hermann Nau - great drummer

CC.- Haitian music receives very little international recognition, what
do you think can help bring Compas & Haiti to an international audience?

Zo. #1 we need to stop this fighting with each other and work together.
#2 we have to be able to write in english and use new sounds.

CC.- Zouk is slowly becoming a very popular style, given its roots, why
do you think compas still fails to reach a similar level of popularity?

Zo. Because the sound is more up to date then compas.