A new musical fusion bringing Konpa rhythm and heavy-metal power together arrives in December 2026. Presented by Clinton Benoit
Musician and maestro Clinton Benoit is preparing to introduce The Beat Was Funky, a new album set for release in December 2026, and the debut of a sound he calls Konpa Metal.
The concept brings together musicians shaped by two distinct musical traditions: the rhythmic pulse of Konpa and the intensity of heavy metal. Under Benoit’s leadership, the artists combine their experience and musicianship to create a bold fusion with its own identity.
Konpa Metal aims to preserve the energy and movement of Konpa while drawing on the force, edge, and guitar-driven sound of heavy metal. The result is a fresh musical direction that connects different audiences and opens new possibilities for both genres.
With The Beat Was Funky, Benoit invites listeners to experience the beginning of that sound. The album is scheduled to arrive in December 2026.
Clinton Benoit presents The Beat Was Funky — the sound of Konpa Metal.
