Part 1
Background/Origin:
Taking back from 8 years ago Koffi was literally successful with his art along with his Quartier Latin, just two years before the album was released problems began and I'm not talking petty problems I mean a gigantic problem, firstly the departure of Fally Ipupa was an absolute hay-maker to begin the rise of the so called 5th Generation and of course ground breaking album "Droit Chemin", the departure of Ferre Gola to also aid the rise 5th generation and the departure of most experienced professional singers/musicians for instance Jordan Kusa, Mirage, Soleil, Bouro Mpela, Titina Al Capone, Fofo Le Collegien, Apocalypse, Brigade and co. I believe this affect caused Koffi (Mopao) to start from scratch, I have never seen Mopao to be downed like that before (memories of Academia departure and the beginning of Fally, Kusa and co's generation). Around late 2006 early 2007 Fally Ipupa was emerging as the star of the country and also the beginning of the 5th generation, problems were caused fans believing that it's an end for the older generations and that the new generation will completely take over.
Koffi is someone who knows how to get all eye's on him and he started by his unfriendly controversy with Wazekwa by taking his core musicians like Gessac, Joss Diena and Hono Kapanga, also collecting Maison Mere's Jitrois, Zoe Bella from Victoria, female singers Cindy, MJ 30 and a new talented Quartier Latin team "Les Mineurs" which introduced us to Guelor Mon Ami, future star Deplick, Arabe Yousouf and others. Not long after Swi the single was released but not with major impact as expected but he still was relevant due to his competition with Wazkewa and fans wanting see the response that he is for Fally's Droit Chemin (not a really feud but just to see what he has to offer), the long awaited album was meant to be released in September 2007 but delayed till 2008 causing more insecurities to fans who believe he is finished and not able to compete.
Some videos extracting the preparation:
