Definitions by Negre Marron Records
Franglish Rock & Pop
Franglish Rock, a sub-genre of the French-English style of Rock & Pop music originating from France, Canada, West Africa, and the French Caribbean countries, sung and performed by artist over live instrumentals and, or backing tracks.
Typical instruments are:
Modern synthesizer,, Drum machine, Microphone, Saxophone, Trumpet, Tombone, Backing track, DAW, Sampler, Loops, Drums kits, Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, Piano/Keyboard/Keytar, KeyBass, Hooks/ Lyrical melodies and Harmonies, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Ostinatos and Rap-singing.
Just like most Euro-Pan-American Rock and Pop song , most Franglish Rock & Pop are typically song based music with a 4/4 tme signature and often focus and the Verse-Chorus-Verse Form.
And the lyrics of Franglish Rock & Pop songs typically focus on romantic love, social or political
A notable label of this kind of Franglish Rock& Pop is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
Typical instruments are:
Modern synthesizer,, Drum machine, Microphone, Saxophone, Trumpet, Tombone, Backing track, DAW, Sampler, Loops, Drums kits, Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, Piano/Keyboard/Keytar, KeyBass, Hooks/ Lyrical melodies and Harmonies, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Ostinatos and Rap-singing.
Just like most Euro-Pan-American Rock and Pop song , most Franglish Rock & Pop are typically song based music with a 4/4 tme signature and often focus and the Verse-Chorus-Verse Form.
And the lyrics of Franglish Rock & Pop songs typically focus on romantic love, social or political
A notable label of this kind of Franglish Rock& Pop is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
Franglish Rock & Pop by Negre Marron Records January 26, 2019
Kompa-itus
Kompa-itus, pronounced "cohm-PA-ih-tus." The word is a portmanteau of Kompa and Tinnitus.
They are those Haitian Kompa and Beat songs that are stuck in your head by playing themselves there over. And over. And over.
Someone infected with Kompa-itus may find themselves humming and whistling to the song and can end up dancing to tune that's playing inside their heads.
It usually happens after a heavy night of dancing partying or after hearing a Haitian DJ plays them over the air on Haitian Community radio, even streaming them on Youtube, Spotify and Souncloud can do it to you.
The term "Kompa-Itus" was originally coined by RENÉ Guemps in 2019.
They are those Haitian Kompa and Beat songs that are stuck in your head by playing themselves there over. And over. And over.
Someone infected with Kompa-itus may find themselves humming and whistling to the song and can end up dancing to tune that's playing inside their heads.
It usually happens after a heavy night of dancing partying or after hearing a Haitian DJ plays them over the air on Haitian Community radio, even streaming them on Youtube, Spotify and Souncloud can do it to you.
The term "Kompa-Itus" was originally coined by RENÉ Guemps in 2019.
Yo Theodore!
"I think I got a bad case of Kompa-itus, do you know how to get them out?"
"Ah man, I heard that the only cure for that is to go back and listen to all the songs you keep hearing in your head all over again or else they'll never leave"
"I think I got a bad case of Kompa-itus, do you know how to get them out?"
"Ah man, I heard that the only cure for that is to go back and listen to all the songs you keep hearing in your head all over again or else they'll never leave"
Kompa-itus by Negre Marron Records January 23, 2019
Rap-EMOsyonèl
Rap-EMOsyonèl "Rap-Emotionel” (French), (also referred to as Haitian Creole Emo Hip hop or Sad rap, or Rap-
-EMO for short,
is a a microgenre of hip hop that spread on the online audio/Visual distribution sites such as SoundCloud, Spotify and YouTube.
Characterized by an emphasis on emotional expression, sometimes through Komfessional lyrics which tend to focus on topics such as heartbreak, loneliness; depression; drug abuse; nihilism; suicide; anxiety
and self-medication that are sung and performed in Franglish/ Krenglish. Or French-Creole by artists of Haitian origins.
The genre is characterized by its combination of musical elements commonly found in Komfessional, conscious Pip hop with Pop, Alternative, Punk and indie rock
Typical instruments
Drum machine (Roland TR-808), Vocals (rapping singing), (Auto-Tune) Electrical guitar, Electron bass, audio editing software, Keyboard/Keytar and KeyBass, Drums Kit, MIDI, digital sequencer sampler, Synthesizer, DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)and, Saxophone EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument)
The term "Rap Emosyonèl" was coined in 2019 by René Guemp.
A notable label of this kind of Rap-Emosyonèl music is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City (2018) .
-EMO for short,
is a a microgenre of hip hop that spread on the online audio/Visual distribution sites such as SoundCloud, Spotify and YouTube.
Characterized by an emphasis on emotional expression, sometimes through Komfessional lyrics which tend to focus on topics such as heartbreak, loneliness; depression; drug abuse; nihilism; suicide; anxiety
and self-medication that are sung and performed in Franglish/ Krenglish. Or French-Creole by artists of Haitian origins.
The genre is characterized by its combination of musical elements commonly found in Komfessional, conscious Pip hop with Pop, Alternative, Punk and indie rock
Typical instruments
Drum machine (Roland TR-808), Vocals (rapping singing), (Auto-Tune) Electrical guitar, Electron bass, audio editing software, Keyboard/Keytar and KeyBass, Drums Kit, MIDI, digital sequencer sampler, Synthesizer, DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)and, Saxophone EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument)
The term "Rap Emosyonèl" was coined in 2019 by René Guemp.
A notable label of this kind of Rap-Emosyonèl music is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City (2018) .
Rap-EMOsyonèl by Negre Marron Records January 20, 2019
Franglish
Franglish is a portmanteau of Francais and English, also known as “rap Franglais” (français), a sub-genre of Hip hop music originating from Franglish speaking countries such as France, Canada, Cameroon, which are sung or rap-sing over hardcore beats mixed in macaronic French and English.
Typical instruments are: Drum machine, Microphone, Backing track, DAW, Sampler, Loops, live Drums, Claps, Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, Piano/Keyboard/Keytar, KeyBass, Hooks/ Lyrical melodies and Harmonies, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, and Chorus and Chanted Vocals.
Key stylistic elements: MCing/rap-singing, Freestyling, DJing/scratching with turntables, .
Other elements include:
Replayed beats (Drumlines or bass lines,
Sampling, Synthesized beats and sounds effects.
Though similar to mainstream American hip hop, most Franglish Hip hop artists often focus on lifestyles, slum life, gang warfare, social pressure/ Social inequality/disparities , the drug trade and the violent lifestyles and impoverished conditions of inner-city Francophone younths.
It's played in Community radios, dance clubs and outdoor music festivals by mainly French and English speaking DJs and VJs.
A notable label of this kind of Franglish is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps
Typical instruments are: Drum machine, Microphone, Backing track, DAW, Sampler, Loops, live Drums, Claps, Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, Piano/Keyboard/Keytar, KeyBass, Hooks/ Lyrical melodies and Harmonies, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, and Chorus and Chanted Vocals.
Key stylistic elements: MCing/rap-singing, Freestyling, DJing/scratching with turntables, .
Other elements include:
Replayed beats (Drumlines or bass lines,
Sampling, Synthesized beats and sounds effects.
Though similar to mainstream American hip hop, most Franglish Hip hop artists often focus on lifestyles, slum life, gang warfare, social pressure/ Social inequality/disparities , the drug trade and the violent lifestyles and impoverished conditions of inner-city Francophone younths.
It's played in Community radios, dance clubs and outdoor music festivals by mainly French and English speaking DJs and VJs.
A notable label of this kind of Franglish is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps
Myrtha! who woulda thought that one day Franglish Hip Hop would be this popular in Canda and Cameroon?
Franglish by Negre Marron Records January 17, 2019
Crenglish Hip hop
Crenglish Hip hop is a the Haitian Creole-English style of hip hop music originating from Crenglish speaking communities such as in the U.S. and certain parts of Canada, which are sung by artists of Haitian origin while the artist rap-sing over hardcore beats in Haitian Creole and English.
Often used synonymously with "Creole Hip hop" "Haitian Hip Hop" or rap kreyòl music originating from Haiti.
Typical instruments are: Drum machine, Microphone, Backing track, DAW, Sampler, Loops, live Drums, Claps, Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, Piano/Keyboard/Keytar, KeyBass, Hooks/ Lyrical melodies and Harmonies, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, and Chorus and Chanted Vocals.
Key stylistic elements: MCing/rap-singing, Freestyling, DJing/scratching with turntables, .
NOT to be Confused with. Diaspo-Rap which is a form of French-Creole Hip hop music developed and performed by young Haitians living in the french diaspora in countries such as France and Canada and deals with issues affecting their lives such as rough childhoods and difficult living conditions, socio-economy, relationships, immigrations, and poverty.
Just like Hip hop , most Crenglish Hip hop artists often focus on lifestyles,
social pressure/ Social inequality /social disparities. and the violent lifestyles and impoverished conditions of inner-city Haitian-American youths.
A notable label of this kind of Vodoun-Pop is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
Often used synonymously with "Creole Hip hop" "Haitian Hip Hop" or rap kreyòl music originating from Haiti.
Typical instruments are: Drum machine, Microphone, Backing track, DAW, Sampler, Loops, live Drums, Claps, Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, Piano/Keyboard/Keytar, KeyBass, Hooks/ Lyrical melodies and Harmonies, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, and Chorus and Chanted Vocals.
Key stylistic elements: MCing/rap-singing, Freestyling, DJing/scratching with turntables, .
NOT to be Confused with. Diaspo-Rap which is a form of French-Creole Hip hop music developed and performed by young Haitians living in the french diaspora in countries such as France and Canada and deals with issues affecting their lives such as rough childhoods and difficult living conditions, socio-economy, relationships, immigrations, and poverty.
Just like Hip hop , most Crenglish Hip hop artists often focus on lifestyles,
social pressure/ Social inequality /social disparities. and the violent lifestyles and impoverished conditions of inner-city Haitian-American youths.
A notable label of this kind of Vodoun-Pop is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
Yo Johnny ! who knew that one day Crenglish Hip Hop would became this popular among young Haitian-American youths?
Crenglish Hip hop by Negre Marron Records December 28, 2018
DiskOmpa
The name is a portmanteau of Disco and Kompa, a sub-genre of Haitian Kompa music which combines elements of Disco music.
Characterised by typical instruments:
basslines, Horns. Keyboard, Synthesizers, Four-on-the-floor" Beats, Electric rhythm guitars, drum-kit bass drum, Hi-hat cymbal, syncopated, and string sections, Vocals, Backing Vocals, Hooks, Ostinatos, and (Vamps),
Played in nightclubs from mainly the French-Creole and Crenglish speaking countries of the Caribbean, such as Haiti, Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe and as well as France, Canada, Western Africa, and Haitian Communities in the US.
The sub-genre was developed by Negre Marron Records' founder René Guemps on Dember, 2018
Characterised by typical instruments:
basslines, Horns. Keyboard, Synthesizers, Four-on-the-floor" Beats, Electric rhythm guitars, drum-kit bass drum, Hi-hat cymbal, syncopated, and string sections, Vocals, Backing Vocals, Hooks, Ostinatos, and (Vamps),
Played in nightclubs from mainly the French-Creole and Crenglish speaking countries of the Caribbean, such as Haiti, Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe and as well as France, Canada, Western Africa, and Haitian Communities in the US.
The sub-genre was developed by Negre Marron Records' founder René Guemps on Dember, 2018
DiskOmpa by Negre Marron Records December 22, 2018
KompTronix
KompTronix is the Haitian KompAvant-Garde style of Vintage Euro-American 80s music.
A brand of compilation series featuring young and modern musicians performing reimaging 80s version of popular songs mixed with Haitian KompAvant'Garde Music.
Characterized by Electronic Music Technology or Electronic Musical Instruments such as Modern synthesizers, Sequencers, Sampler, Loops, Drum machines, Keyboard
(DX7), Bass slaps, Keytar, Electric guitar, Bass guitar, Vocaloid, Vocals, Chorus Vocals, Melody, synths, cascading harmonies, MIDI, Personal computers and Digital Audio Workstations (DAW), Backing Track, sound effects, and a synthetic sax solos.
The speed of KompTronix is between 80 and 110 BPM. (Anything higher or lower is unacceptable)
It's played in dance clubs and outdoor music festivals by mainly French-Creole and Crenglish speaking DJs.
Distributing KompTronix Music require the agreement of record labels and other owners of artists' rights for the Composition of the lyrics and the melodies.
The origins of the genre and term was pioneered by Negre. Marron Records' CEO and label Director René Guemps in New York City (2018)
A brand of compilation series featuring young and modern musicians performing reimaging 80s version of popular songs mixed with Haitian KompAvant'Garde Music.
Characterized by Electronic Music Technology or Electronic Musical Instruments such as Modern synthesizers, Sequencers, Sampler, Loops, Drum machines, Keyboard
(DX7), Bass slaps, Keytar, Electric guitar, Bass guitar, Vocaloid, Vocals, Chorus Vocals, Melody, synths, cascading harmonies, MIDI, Personal computers and Digital Audio Workstations (DAW), Backing Track, sound effects, and a synthetic sax solos.
The speed of KompTronix is between 80 and 110 BPM. (Anything higher or lower is unacceptable)
It's played in dance clubs and outdoor music festivals by mainly French-Creole and Crenglish speaking DJs.
Distributing KompTronix Music require the agreement of record labels and other owners of artists' rights for the Composition of the lyrics and the melodies.
The origins of the genre and term was pioneered by Negre. Marron Records' CEO and label Director René Guemps in New York City (2018)
MiAlda's KompTronix Single is a hit in all the French Caribbean Countries including France, US and Canada.
KompTronix by Negre Marron Records December 22, 2018