Fantom (rapper)


Daniel Darinus, known professionally as Fantom, is a Haitian rapper. Born in Léogâne, Darinus began a musical career in 1994. In 2009, he recorded his first album Men Nonm Nan for Hip Faktory. He gained fame as a founding member of the Barikad Crew, a Port-au-Prince-based hip-hop group formed in 2002.

Early life

Daniel Darinus was born on March 26, 1981 in Léogâne, and grew up in Port-au-Prince. Both of his parents are of Haitian-Caribbean origin: Solange Orientale, his mother, is a Haitian retailer, and his father Astrel Darinus, a retailer. Darinus attended Rosalvo Bobo, Frères Adrien, Les normaliens réunis, IEU and Roussan Camille schools for his classical studies.

Music career

At 13, he made his solo debut, introducing himself to dancehall. He then gained recognition with D-camp and S.O.S. before joining the groups Barikad Crew and Pick-up Click. In 2009, after two albums with Barikad Crew and one with Pick-up Click, he released his own project: Men Nonm Lan, an album that revealed his full potential as a rapper.

Discography

  • Men non'm nan
  • Yo gen vè
  • Salute vol.1
  • Salute vol. 2
  • Point final
  • Reyenkanasyon
  • Salute vol. 3
  • Rap onorab
  • nan bòl yo
  • ’’Tololo’’. (2024