Djakout Mizik is a Haitian

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, which was their first exposure on a nationally televised American network. In 2010, Djakout Mizik divided into two distinct bands; one retained the original name "Djakout Mizik", with the second band taking the name "Djakout #1".

Studio albums

*''Defi Leve'' *''Jistis'' *''Live Biznis pa m *''Mannigueta'' *''Love Songs'' *''Live Mechan Mechan'' *La Familia *''Septieme Ciel''

Discography

References

{{Authority control Haitian musical groups Musical groups established in 1986