Media Alert: 1st Klass carnival lyrics and groove hijacked by Black Alex and his production crew.

The 1st Klass hit carnival song "VYE JES", which was released on January 6, 2009, seemed to have been hijacked by the Ragga artist Black Alex and his production crew. 1st Klass musicians have expressed their frustrations and discontents on the air waves in Haiti, Florida, and New York.

1st Klass became aware of Black Alex's "VYE JES" when the band representative in Haiti alerted them that Black Alex is using the same title " Vyes Jes" as 1st Klass.

Maestro Lobertho claims the songs share similarities in their melody, guitar arraignments, and lyrics. Not only did Black Alex steal the subject concept of 1st Klass 2009 song, but he also hijacked the 1st Klass guitar rift . Black Alex released his carnival song nearly two and half weeks after 1st Klass. The concept are not just similar, but are an exact match.

"While we respect Black Alex and his contribution to the Haitian music industry, we think it is very wrong and he showed a lack of creativity that he has chosen to take our carnival song concept and some of our lyrics," said Maestro Lobertho.

Additionally, 1st Klass was also the victim of another foul play. Our 2008 Carnival "Fe Yo Vwe" was also taken by another top Haitian band. We spoke to musicians from that particular group, attempting to resolve the issue. We do not mind helping our fellow musicians out, as we did we with Tempo (keyboard on the 2009 Nou Bouke was done by Loberhto of 1st Klass.

When another artist or band choose blatantly to steal your work, we are not going to stand for it.