Bouyon artist · first-wave connector

Arendi

Arendi — also known as Arendi Rondo — is one of the early Bouyon Gwada voices to leave a public trace. As far back as March 2013, he dropped "Tout est Permis" on SoundCloud, long before streaming platforms took over Bouyon distribution. After a pause, he came back in 2017 with "Viniw" and "Holiday", then landed a key feature on "Je l'ai vu" with HollyG and VJ Ben in 2021 — a single that would open the post-COVID cycle and pave the way for the New Bouyon Wave.

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Role: Bouyon artist · first-wave connector
Origin: Gourbeyre, Guadeloupe
Period: 2013→2026
Genres: Bouyon · Dancehall
Territories: Guadeloupe

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Why this profile matters

In March 2013, when Arendi posted "Tout est Permis" on his SoundCloud, Bouyon Gwada was still spreading through digital word-of-mouth. That date makes him one of the oldest active names from the first Guadeloupean wave — the 2011-2015 era, before Spotify became the main playing field. After a quieter stretch, he came back in 2017 with "Viniw" and "Holiday", two singles that clearly switched to Bouyon. But everything sped up in 2021: "Je l'ai vu" with HollyG and VJ Ben dropped a feature that opened the post-COVID cycle, the 2023 "Charles V Remix" extended the momentum, and "Mielleux" came out in 2026 with YSN and 6tresses. Eleven years after his debut, Arendi is still here.

Verified timeline

2013
SoundCloud `arendirondo` releases `Tout est Permis` (March 2013) and several other Bouyon tracks. Public first-wave trace.
2014-2016
General Bouyon Gwada lull after Suppa's death. Arendi remains active but without major public traces.
2017
Bouyon revival documented by LBTM Booking — Arendi returns to the Guadeloupean stage network.
2020s
`Viniw` and `Holiday` singles (Apple Music / Qobuz) consolidate his Bouyon turn.
2021
`Je l'ai vu` (HollyG, Arendi, VJ Ben) — one of the post-COVID tracks that paves the way for the 2023 New Bouyon Wave.
2023
`Je l'ai vu (Charles V Remix)` with HollyG — platform revival of the 2021 track.
2026
`Mielleux` with YSN and 6tresses — Arendi remains connected to the platform network and confirms his cross-generational role.

Tracks / markers

2013

Tout est Permis

lead artist, SoundCloud arendirondo

2010s

Viniw

single Apple Music / Qobuz

2010s

Holiday

Bouyon turn

2021

Je l'ai vu

with HollyG and VJ Ben

2023

Je l'ai vu (Charles V Remix)

with Holly G

2026

Mielleux

with YSN and 6tresses

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Sourced musical collaborations

2021

Je l'ai vu

Holly G VJ Ben

2023

Je l'ai vu (Charles V Remix)

Holly G

2026

Mielleux

YSN

Related chapters

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Arendi from?

Arendi is from Gourbeyre, Guadeloupe.

Sources

Instagram — Arendi (@arendi_971)
Official Instagram account.
https://www.instagram.com/arendi_971/
Shazam — Bilix similar artists / Arendi trace
https://www.shazam.com/artist/bilix/405162184
SoundCloud — `arendirondo` (`Tout est Permis` mars 2013)
Direct SoundCloud trace — first Bouyon Gwada wave 2013.
https://m.soundcloud.com/arendirondo
Apple Music — Arendi
Apple Music artist page — Viniw / Holiday catalogue.
https://music.apple.com/de/artist/arendi/1202425003
Qobuz — Arendi
Qobuz catalogue — documented Bouyon discography.
https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/arendi/2965842
LBTM Booking — fiche artiste Arendi
Booking profile — 2017+ Bouyon revival.
https://www.lbtm-booking.com/artistes/arendi/
Bouyon agents complement lacunes 2026
Documents `Je l'ai vu` 2021 HollyG / Arendi / VJ Ben.
https://tiitii-nba.com/bouyon/
Histoire datee Bouyon — eres 2026
Chronology — first wave 2009-2015, transition 2016-2022.
https://tiitii-nba.com/bouyon/