Those with the most drive tend to be the ones that make their visions a reality. Their vocation is assigned to them rather than chosen by them. For the talented Haitian-American artist Citizen Schraider, this is especially true. Schraider Romalli Michel, better known by his stage name, was a musical phenomenon who followed a lifelong passion for music rather than a fleeting inspiration.
Schraider, a citizen of Haiti since birth on September 16th, 1996, says openly, “It wasn’t really an idea; I always have passion for music.” This succinct sentence perfectly captures the essence of his feelings about music. His path has not been one of deliberate planning but rather an irresistible vocation.
Schraider’s passion for music was more than a passing fancy; it was a steadfast flame that lit his path. His love of music took him from the hypnotic sounds of his native Haiti to the throbbing basslines of contemporary hip-hop, resulting in an eclectic and exciting career that cuts over musical boundaries and styles.
His love for music compelled him to try his hand at other creative endeavors besides just singing. His immense talent is matched only by his burning dedication, as he puts his whole being into each and every one of his tracks and lyrics. He is so dedicated to his craft that even when he’s not making music, he’s thinking about it and studying it. In his own words: “Even if I’m not working, I always [am] working on something that I can learn.”
His unyielding commitment to his craft and his unbreakable will to succeed are truly motivational. His genuineness, though, is what separates him from the rest. His songs are genuine reflections of his emotional life rather than attempts to appeal to a broad audience. He has never abandoned his family, his culture, or his driving interest.
His work with other artists from around the world is a reflection of his passion. His voracious hunger for music inspired every one of his endeavors, from the thrilling project he did with TJ Sossa to the difficult one he did with Fantom. Schraider’s unshakable character has carried him through every challenge. He claims, “I always have a positive mind, focus, and work harder.”
Citizen Schraider is an icon of dedicated persistence in the field of music. His life serves as an inspiration to young creatives because it shows them that ideas come and go, but passion is something that lasts forever. Schraider’s life is a symphony of love, determination, and dogged pursuit of aspirations, from the crowded alleys of Petit Goâve to the glittering stage of international music.
