Fresh La is a Haitian pop singer and leader of the band Vwadèzil — literally, voice of the islands — from Port-au-Prince, where he is known as the reigning "King of Raboday."

A high-octane mélange of electronic sounds, live syncopated rhythms and politically charged lyrics, Raboday music emerged in recent years, spearheaded by Fresh La and his band mates. It has become the defining sound of a generation of young Haitians recovering from a major natural disaster: the devastating 2010 earthquake.

"In hip-hop, they all talk about the bling, money and women," says Fresh La, "whereas in Raboday we talk about the country, the society and politics. Sometimes it can be said in harsh words, talking of things like prostitution, but we talk about what we see in society around us. Those things are real, and nobody else dares talk about it."

He uses music to speak out against political corruption and society's ills, but Fresh La admits that his subversive lyrics often get him into trouble with his country's politicians and media. But this does not stop the cheeky singer from writing witty, provocative lyrics to effect social change.

To find out what makes Fresh La Port-au-Prince's "King of Raboday", check out his biggest hit this year "Kite Ti Pati M'Kanpe":

And catch his explosive live performance of the same song in studio for Interrupt This Program, Friday November 20, 8:30/9 NT on CBC.