| People who write Haitian music reviews are almost | | | | Some Kompa reviewers are true music lovers with a |
| always Kompa lovers, and they will often listen to a | | | | deep level of sophistication and appreciation for all |
| piece of Kompa music again and again to discover all | | | | kinds of Haitian music. Those who truly understand that |
| the nuances and sensations the piece can offer. | | | | music is an artistic expression should be able to judge |
| Depending on the Kompa reviewer, their opinions may | | | | the music on its own merit, and form an objective |
| or not be objective. | | | | opinion. |
| Kompa reviewers are in the business of rating music, | | | | Sometimes a music reviewer will be required to give |
| and sometimes a Kompa music review will contain a | | | | an unbiased opinion, even if the reviewer does not |
| comparison of songs or albums to an artist or a band's | | | | personally care for the piece. If the reviewer feels that |
| previous releases. A music review may contain the | | | | there is some audience for the piece and it deserves |
| writer's opinion on whether or not the piece will be a hit | | | | a good review, the objective reviewer with experience |
| or a flop, whether it is worth the asking price, and | | | | and good sense can set aside his personal |
| whether or not the artists should expect to have | | | | preferences and honor the piece with an honest |
| longevity in the Haitian music business. | | | | review. |