Originally from Guadeloupe, zouk recording artist Slaï emerged in the late '90s as one of the niche genre's rising stars, soon becoming not only a reputed performer, but a label owner and a successful producer as well. In 1996, Slaï met and began collaborating with Guy Bordey, a fellow author and performer of West Indian music. Together the pair formed BS Productions, releasing Fresh in 1997. The single "Flamme" became a hit and made Slaï a minor celebrity in France and a major star throughout the French-speaking Caribbean. Subsequent albums like Florilège and singles such as "La Derniére Danse" helped increase his profile. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez