Bio

Soon to earn a masters in International Conflict Resolution at Portland State University, Artist, Activist Parfait specializes in the adaptation of conflict resolution techniques to song writing. He has impacted youth internationally with his educational model that combines music and conflict resolution approaches.

Parfait native of Benin (West Africa) washes through the clustered mainstream music to offer an inimitable sound of rhythmic and vocal clarity. He interposes a poignant message of social awareness through every line, and paints a message of truth, inspiration, and hope.

To hear Parfait’s music is to hear genuine soul beats combining seamlessly with fresh cadenced melodies. The smooth tone of his voice and his haunting range set him apart from the majority of the upcoming musicians on the scene. But it really is the message and words that push down the doors of conventional songs- that tend to speak primarily of breaking up with girlfriends, partying, or falling in love- but rises above to speak of gritty issues, social change, empathy, and world issues.

“Every time I lead a workshop with at-risk youth, I am reminded of the importance of what I do; Youth learn from popular culture. There is an undeniable ethical responsibility for public figures, namely artists, to empower and inspire youth with their talents.”

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