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“Hommage à ma mère” — Creating Through Pain

‘‘It was one of the most painful moments of my entire career as an artist and writer,” Pit confides.

His song Hommage à ma mère is not just music — it’s therapy, a release, and a remembrance. Writing it meant diving deep into his own wounds and confronting memories that still ache.

“You have to reach deep inside yourself, find the words and emotions that take you back into sadness and pain. That’s not easy.”

For Pit, creating art is not about perfection or performance — it’s about truth. It’s about how pain, when shaped by rhythm and meaning, can become something powerful enough to heal both the artist and the listener.

Raised by Women, Shaped by Respect

“I was raised by my grandmother,” he says. “So there’s a natural respect that I have toward women — I don’t even think about it, it’s just who I am.”

Pit speaks of respect not as a performance, but as a principle — something ingrained, inherited, and lived.

“It’s not a posture. It’s just that I was taught to respect women, whoever they are. That doesn’t mean others weren’t educated, but we all interpret the values we’re given differently.”

For him, womanhood deserves reverence. Even as an artist known for authenticity and edge, he draws a clear line when it comes to how he speaks about women — both in public and in art.

“It’s not that I can’t be bold or provocative, but when I express myself publicly, I could never say anything disrespectful about women.”

In a genre and industry that often misrepresents or objectifies, his position feels both rare and refreshing — a reminder that strength and sensitivity can coexist.

Confidence, Passion, and Purpose

“There’s no recipe for confidence,” Pit reflects. “It depends on how you grew up, who your parents were, and what kind of examples you had.”

For him, self-confidence is not about ego — it’s about alignment. It’s the force that allows a person to go after their dreams even when the odds are stacked against them.

“Confidence is what allows you to go after what you want. That’s the necessary battle.”

And beyond confidence lies passion — the thread that keeps his fire alive.

“When you’re passionate, there’s no age, no limit, no moment. Passion reignites your flame and pushes you to do what once felt impossible.”

This passion is what has carried him through decades of music, production, and cultural impact. It’s what fuels his ongoing work with the project 6 Mois, which empowers young African artists to find their voice and path in creative industries.

“We don’t make money from it — we do it because it’s our duty. If we’re professionals, we owe it to the next generation to be their reference point.”

A Legacy Built on Respect and Action

Pit Baccardi’s story is one of consistency — of showing up for his craft, for his community, and for the values that shaped him.

In his words and actions, you find the essence of what this Sheek Network series is about: the men who understand that honoring women means uplifting humanity itself.

“What I want people to remember,” he says, “are the things that build — not destroy.”

It’s this kind of leadership — rooted in respect, compassion, and purpose — that redefines masculinity for a new generation.