Arly Larivière Returns and He's Singing Straight to Your Heart

It’s been a long time coming, but the wait is over: Arly Larivière is back. And he’s bringing a fresh dose of heart, soul, and old-school romance with him.

The frontman of Nu-Look and one of compas music’s most recognizable voices, Larivière just dropped his new album Just for You, a 16-track tribute to love, life, and legacy. True to form, he isn’t just singing about love; he’s living it, breathing it, and inviting us all along for the ride.

But this time, it’s personal. Just for You also pays homage to Larivière’s late father, Daniel Larivière, the legendary maestro of Tropicana, who passed away earlier this year. It's a deeply emotional project, and you can hear it in every note.

The album is loaded with collaborations, Shabba, Tony Mix, and Medjy all make appearances but make no mistake: this is Arly’s show. Tracks like “Méa Culpa,” “Femme Mystérieuse,” “Mwendesu,” “No Limit,” and the title track “Just for You” glide effortlessly between smooth grooves and slow-burning ballads, all tied together by that unmistakable Larivière touch.

“Méa Culpa” is already making noise. Since its release at the end of summer, it’s been spinning nonstop on the radio and pulling serious numbers online over 66,000 YouTube views in less than 24 hours. Not bad for a guy who makes heartbreak sound this good.

Fans will get a chance to see him live this December when he takes the stage in Port-au-Prince. Expect a setlist that blends the new material with the classics  “À Cœur Ouvert,” “À Qui la Faute,” “Cauchemar,” “Confession,” “Pa Anmède M,” “Rien Que Toi,” “Until When,” and more the songs that have long been part of the soundtrack to countless love stories (and breakups) around the world.

Just for You doesn’t just reintroduce Arly Larivière. It reminds us why he’s one of the few artists who can still make vulnerability feel powerful. In his world, love isn’t neat and tidy  it’s messy, painful, passionate, and raw. And that’s exactly what makes it unforgettable.

If you’ve ever loved, lost, or dreamed, Arly’s got a song waiting for you.