Biography
Dug G, whose real name is Jean-Hubert Valcourt, was born on September 10, 1982, in Port-de-Paix, Haiti. He is one of the leading figures in Haitian Creole rap. A rapper, photographer, radio host, artistic director, and entrepreneur, he is currently based in New York, where he pursues a rich and multifaceted career.
Childhood and Education
The eldest of five children, he attended primary school with the Brothers of Christian Instruction of Saint Joseph, and then secondary school at Collège Notre-Dame de Lourdes in Port-de-Paix. His talent for rap emerged early on during school competitions, which led to his joining his first group: Cosmic Rap Boys.
Early Groups
He then founded Lova Man and His Crew, followed by Osmoz, two local groups that marked his beginnings in the Haitian hip-hop scene and refined his artistic identity.
Rise to Stardom: RockFam Lame A
Arriving in Port-au-Prince for his university studies, Dug G became the host of the Rap’Rocher show on Radio Planèt Kreyòl, a key role in the dissemination of Haitian Creole rap in the early 2000s.
With Pikan and other artists, he co-founded RockFam Records Entertainment, which would give rise to the legendary group RockFam Lame A.
Within RockFam, he contributed to:
3 major albums: Saw pa ka konprann, Yon lòt vizyon, Pa gen pase n
5 carnival meringues
Numerous concerts in Haiti and abroad
His lyrics, flow, and stage presence made him one of the most popular members of the collective.
Solo Career & Piwo Records
In 2009, Dug G left RockFam to launch his solo career, driven by a desire for creative freedom. He founded his own label, Piwo Records, which became a production space for several major artists and mixtapes in Haitian Creole rap.
Solo Discography
According to AMH and Apple Music, his discography is extensive and well-structured:
Albums
Kenbe M’ Si W’ Kapab (2010)
Men Vibe La (2012)
Bon Komisyon (Dugmatiste 2) (2014)
The Remixtape (2016)
Bourara StreetMix (2024)
The Dugfather (2024)
Recent Singles
Se Yo (2026)
Yo Pa Gen Kontwòl Nou (feat. Wendyyy) (2023)
Pou 2022 (feat. Money Mike & Jean Bernard Thomas) (2022)
Style & Identity
Dug G is known for:
committed, incisive, and deeply social lyrics,
a Creole rap style blending awareness, spirituality, and urban poetry,
trap, acoustic, and hip-hop influences Classic,
a powerful, charismatic stage presence,
an ability to represent the voice of the streets, youth, and Haitian reality.
Childhood and Education
The eldest of five children, he attended primary school with the Brothers of Christian Instruction of Saint Joseph, and then secondary school at Collège Notre-Dame de Lourdes in Port-de-Paix. His talent for rap emerged early on during school competitions, which led to his joining his first group: Cosmic Rap Boys.
Early Groups
He then founded Lova Man and His Crew, followed by Osmoz, two local groups that marked his beginnings in the Haitian hip-hop scene and refined his artistic identity.
Rise to Stardom: RockFam Lame A
Arriving in Port-au-Prince for his university studies, Dug G became the host of the Rap’Rocher show on Radio Planèt Kreyòl, a key role in the dissemination of Haitian Creole rap in the early 2000s.
With Pikan and other artists, he co-founded RockFam Records Entertainment, which would give rise to the legendary group RockFam Lame A.
Within RockFam, he contributed to:
3 major albums: Saw pa ka konprann, Yon lòt vizyon, Pa gen pase n
5 carnival meringues
Numerous concerts in Haiti and abroad
His lyrics, flow, and stage presence made him one of the most popular members of the collective.
Solo Career & Piwo Records
In 2009, Dug G left RockFam to launch his solo career, driven by a desire for creative freedom. He founded his own label, Piwo Records, which became a production space for several major artists and mixtapes in Haitian Creole rap.
Solo Discography
According to AMH and Apple Music, his discography is extensive and well-structured:
Albums
Kenbe M’ Si W’ Kapab (2010)
Men Vibe La (2012)
Bon Komisyon (Dugmatiste 2) (2014)
The Remixtape (2016)
Bourara StreetMix (2024)
The Dugfather (2024)
Recent Singles
Se Yo (2026)
Yo Pa Gen Kontwòl Nou (feat. Wendyyy) (2023)
Pou 2022 (feat. Money Mike & Jean Bernard Thomas) (2022)
Style & Identity
Dug G is known for:
committed, incisive, and deeply social lyrics,
a Creole rap style blending awareness, spirituality, and urban poetry,
trap, acoustic, and hip-hop influences Classic,
a powerful, charismatic stage presence,
an ability to represent the voice of the streets, youth, and Haitian reality.
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