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SComPAM is the acronym for the Haitian Society of Songwriters, Composers,
performers, producers and Authors of
Music, sometimes referred to as "THaitian Music Industry Watchdog."
SComPAM is a collective management organisations (CMOs) located in New York City that administers the rights of Haitian musicians in the USA Canada, and abroad. Founded in NYC by Negre Marron Records CEO and Label director René Guemps.
SComPAM monitors when, where and what works are used;
negotiates tariffs and other conditions with users;
licenses the use of protected works on behalf of its members and of other rights holders it represents; and
collects the fees from users and distributes these to the rights holders for their Public/ Digital performance, broadcast of Terrestrial, Commercial or Community Radio, Low-power broadcasting or Microbroadcasting, (SubCarriers), Tv stations and or similar platforms that streams Haitian
Kompa (also known by the French as compas and or simply Konpa (Haitian Créole) Music over both AM/FM bands and pay it to Haitian Kompa Songwriters, Authors, Lyricists, Composers, Performers, Producers, Publlishers, and other right holders
performers, producers and Authors of
Music, sometimes referred to as "THaitian Music Industry Watchdog."
SComPAM is a collective management organisations (CMOs) located in New York City that administers the rights of Haitian musicians in the USA Canada, and abroad. Founded in NYC by Negre Marron Records CEO and Label director René Guemps.
SComPAM monitors when, where and what works are used;
negotiates tariffs and other conditions with users;
licenses the use of protected works on behalf of its members and of other rights holders it represents; and
collects the fees from users and distributes these to the rights holders for their Public/ Digital performance, broadcast of Terrestrial, Commercial or Community Radio, Low-power broadcasting or Microbroadcasting, (SubCarriers), Tv stations and or similar platforms that streams Haitian
Kompa (also known by the French as compas and or simply Konpa (Haitian Créole) Music over both AM/FM bands and pay it to Haitian Kompa Songwriters, Authors, Lyricists, Composers, Performers, Producers, Publlishers, and other right holders
Wow! SComPAM, is gonna put all thise
Pirate Haitian radio stations thats play unlicensed music ilegally in New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, Boston and Miami out of business, out of business.
Pirate Haitian radio stations thats play unlicensed music ilegally in New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, Boston and Miami out of business, out of business.
by Negre Marron Records November 10, 2019
Get the SComPAM mug.The term White Kompa is used to describe Haitian Kompa music sung by non-Haitian or French-Caribbean singers or artists.
usually Feature a lead vocalist and 2-3 backing Vocalists and sometime a guest-vocalist who 'd contribute a guest verse.
Characterized by and performed on typical musical instruments which are played only by Kompa musicians of Haitian origin.
Identifying factors include generally short to medium-length songs written in a variants.format
The recorded songs are often between three and five minutes in length.
Unlike Kompa Diect which which is very lyric-oriented-The lyrics in White Kompa songs don’t usually have any deep meaning,often the lyrics are frivolous and encourage dancing dancing due to it use of dance-oriented rhythms which generally dance to a mid-tempo with a 1-2 beat.
The origins of the genre and term was pioneered by Negre Marron Records' CEO and label Director René Guemps who always thought - if language was the barrier that stop Haitian Artist from crossing over or become mainstream to other mwrket - why not bring artist of non-Haitian Origin and have them crossover to Kompa music.
FYI: This is the first time in the history of the Haitian Music Industry (HMI) that a record label will be selling the beauty of an international artist from another race as a concept in a market that's not his or hers.
usually Feature a lead vocalist and 2-3 backing Vocalists and sometime a guest-vocalist who 'd contribute a guest verse.
Characterized by and performed on typical musical instruments which are played only by Kompa musicians of Haitian origin.
Identifying factors include generally short to medium-length songs written in a variants.format
The recorded songs are often between three and five minutes in length.
Unlike Kompa Diect which which is very lyric-oriented-The lyrics in White Kompa songs don’t usually have any deep meaning,often the lyrics are frivolous and encourage dancing dancing due to it use of dance-oriented rhythms which generally dance to a mid-tempo with a 1-2 beat.
The origins of the genre and term was pioneered by Negre Marron Records' CEO and label Director René Guemps who always thought - if language was the barrier that stop Haitian Artist from crossing over or become mainstream to other mwrket - why not bring artist of non-Haitian Origin and have them crossover to Kompa music.
FYI: This is the first time in the history of the Haitian Music Industry (HMI) that a record label will be selling the beauty of an international artist from another race as a concept in a market that's not his or hers.
Myrtha was the one who suggested that we call the sub genre WHITE KOMPA instead of KomPOP, because most of the artists who sing that style of music are either from the United States, Canada or Europe
by Negre Marron Records August 11, 2022
Get the White Kompa mug.“LEPANDYè,” known in English as a “stage crasher” or “fan on stage,” describes a fan who gets so caught up in the excitement of a live performance that they find themselves joining the musicians on stage.
This term, originating from Haitian Creole, embodies the passion and spontaneity of fans who step beyond their role as spectators, akin to a “stage prop” that unexpectedly comes to life. It was introduced by Rene Guemps, CEO and Founder of Negre Marron Records to acknowledge those who show their love for music in the most direct way possible, adding an unpredictable and dynamic element to the performance, much like a well-placed prop can add depth to a scene.
This term, originating from Haitian Creole, embodies the passion and spontaneity of fans who step beyond their role as spectators, akin to a “stage prop” that unexpectedly comes to life. It was introduced by Rene Guemps, CEO and Founder of Negre Marron Records to acknowledge those who show their love for music in the most direct way possible, adding an unpredictable and dynamic element to the performance, much like a well-placed prop can add depth to a scene.
At last night’s show, a LEPANDYÈ couldn’t resist the rhythm and hopped on stage, becoming an impromptu part of the performance, almost like a stage prop that suddenly decided to join the dance!
by Negre Marron Records April 13, 2024
Get the LEPANDYÈ mug.KomSoul referree simply as KomSoul Music, is the Haitian style of Soul music.
It combines elements of Kompa Evangelique (Haitian Gospe)l music, Voodoo jazz, Compas and Blues (C&B) also known as Creole Rhythm and Blues.
Typical instruments include:
Electric guitar bass guitar, piano, Hammond organ, drums, horn section, key board, clavinet, vocals, and Backing tracks
The only difference between the two genres are:
Soul music is sung mostly in English around the African-American communities in America while KomSoul music is sung by Haitian C&B and KomPassion Singers in their native French-Haitian Creole languages.
It combines elements of Kompa Evangelique (Haitian Gospe)l music, Voodoo jazz, Compas and Blues (C&B) also known as Creole Rhythm and Blues.
Typical instruments include:
Electric guitar bass guitar, piano, Hammond organ, drums, horn section, key board, clavinet, vocals, and Backing tracks
The only difference between the two genres are:
Soul music is sung mostly in English around the African-American communities in America while KomSoul music is sung by Haitian C&B and KomPassion Singers in their native French-Haitian Creole languages.
Mialder is a great KomSoul music singer, rapper anda phenomenon al Record producer at Negre Matron Records,
by Negre Marron Records September 29, 2018
Get the KomSoul Music mug.The term "Franglish Pop & Rap," is a combination of "rhythm-based lyricism of hip hop music and Pop music which fused the with preference for melodious vocals and catchy tunes, influenced by American hip-hop which was developed in the French-speaking countries such as Canada, France, West Africa, and the French Caribbean countries, sung by artist of Haitian origin and over live instrumentals and, or backing tracks.
Typical instruments are:
Modern synthesizer, Drum machine, Robotic voice, Talkbox, Microphone, Saxophone, Electronic Drums, Trumpet, Tombone, Backing track, DAW, Sampler, Loops, Drums kits, Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, Singing, Effects, Vocoder, Rapping, Piano/Keyboard/Keytar, KeyBass, Hooks/ Lyrical melodies and Harmonies, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Ostinatos, Rap-singing.
Just like most Euro-Pan-American Pop & Rap songs, most Franglish Pop & Rap songs typically use hip-hop beats and raps with strong melodic hooks, which are usually featured as part of the chorus section in a standard pop-song.
And the lyrics of Franglish Pop & Rap songs are often lighthearted, mellow, more sanguine style with choruses similar to those heard in Pop music with less aggressive lyrics than street-level rap music, but the lyrics remain typically in French.
A notable label of this kind of Franglish Pop & Rap is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
Typical instruments are:
Modern synthesizer, Drum machine, Robotic voice, Talkbox, Microphone, Saxophone, Electronic Drums, Trumpet, Tombone, Backing track, DAW, Sampler, Loops, Drums kits, Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, Singing, Effects, Vocoder, Rapping, Piano/Keyboard/Keytar, KeyBass, Hooks/ Lyrical melodies and Harmonies, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Ostinatos, Rap-singing.
Just like most Euro-Pan-American Pop & Rap songs, most Franglish Pop & Rap songs typically use hip-hop beats and raps with strong melodic hooks, which are usually featured as part of the chorus section in a standard pop-song.
And the lyrics of Franglish Pop & Rap songs are often lighthearted, mellow, more sanguine style with choruses similar to those heard in Pop music with less aggressive lyrics than street-level rap music, but the lyrics remain typically in French.
A notable label of this kind of Franglish Pop & Rap is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
by Negre Marron Records July 14, 2019
Get the Franglish Pop & Rap mug.KOMPA AND BEAT RADYO is the online home of Haitian ETHNO KOMPA music, a sub-genre of Kompa Direct music that fuses traditional Haitian rhythms with contemporary beats and sounds - sung by performers or singers of non-Haitian origin. The instrumentals or backing tracks are typically accompanied by live Kompa session musicians of Haitian origin.
The radio station is referred to as "K&B Radyo" or by its brand name on air. Negre Marron Records, a label René Guemps created, owns the radio station. He also works as a radio producer and seeial entrepreneur.
This CrEnglish-language online music radio station uses a system that generates audio for broadcast depending on what is happening right now in a local market.
KOMPA AND BEAT RADYO is the first live internet radio station playing Ethno-Kompa music in the Haitian Diaspora.
The well-liked programme was co-hosted by DJ Renée-La Ai and DJ René-Lo Ai in cyberspace. Not to be confused with Ai digital twins, they’re referred to as (The Ai Twins).
The dynamic duo hosts THE KOMPA HOUR, a special segment that airs daily at 10 a.m. during which they spotlight some of the most popular and influential ETHNO KOMPA musicians.
The most popular artist on Negre Marron Records, Miss-Ter-i, is currently playing one of the station's most popular songs, (FEELN AWESOME).
The KOMPA HOUR is one of four music programmes for Kompa that Kompa and Beats Radyo have planned.
Including: Kompa Zone is; Haiti Vibes; Kompa Mix; Zouk Radio; and Radyo Ayiti.
The radio station is referred to as "K&B Radyo" or by its brand name on air. Negre Marron Records, a label René Guemps created, owns the radio station. He also works as a radio producer and seeial entrepreneur.
This CrEnglish-language online music radio station uses a system that generates audio for broadcast depending on what is happening right now in a local market.
KOMPA AND BEAT RADYO is the first live internet radio station playing Ethno-Kompa music in the Haitian Diaspora.
The well-liked programme was co-hosted by DJ Renée-La Ai and DJ René-Lo Ai in cyberspace. Not to be confused with Ai digital twins, they’re referred to as (The Ai Twins).
The dynamic duo hosts THE KOMPA HOUR, a special segment that airs daily at 10 a.m. during which they spotlight some of the most popular and influential ETHNO KOMPA musicians.
The most popular artist on Negre Marron Records, Miss-Ter-i, is currently playing one of the station's most popular songs, (FEELN AWESOME).
The KOMPA HOUR is one of four music programmes for Kompa that Kompa and Beats Radyo have planned.
Including: Kompa Zone is; Haiti Vibes; Kompa Mix; Zouk Radio; and Radyo Ayiti.
Listen to the KOMPA AND BEAT RADYO Indie Music of the Day. (Around 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm, and 9:00 pm,)
by Negre Marron Records March 13, 2023
Get the KOMPA AND BEAT RADYO mug.Haitian-Trance (Simply referd to as Vodoun
(spelled Vodon, Vodou, Voudou, Voodoo, etc.) Dance is a trance-inducing music style in which Haitian artists combine DiaspoRara rjythms FolKompa which infuse Kreyòl-Funk music with elementsds of Rara street music and (Misik Rasin) Haitian roots music with more pop-based melodies
Haitian-Trance is often played in Afro-Creole Music Festivals, nightclubs from mainly the Afro-Creole and Afro-Latino American and Crenglish speaking countries of the Caribbean, the Antilles such as Haiti, Dominican Republicain (DR) Puerro Rico, Venezuela, Cuba, Martinique, Dominica, Panama, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Trinidad
Brasil, Hondunras and Columbia as well as Canada, France, Western Africa and Haitian communities in the Untited States.most notably, New Orleans.
Typical instruments
Modern synthesizer, Drum machine, Sound effect, MIDI, EWI (Electronic Wind Instruments), Backing track , Bass guitar, Electric guitars, Drums, Congas, Saxophone, Bamboo, Vaksen, Flute, Trumpet, Whistle, Tombone, Clarinet, Keyboard/Keyrtar Chanted vocals and Drumming, with lots of singable mélodies and cryptic, bawdy and pithy lyrics loaded with voye pwen,” or “sending a point.”
The track are usually sung and dance to a very hot, fast, Petwo rhythm lyrics, though there are exceptions
A notable label of this kind of Haitian-Trance is Negre Marron Records which was foundef in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
(spelled Vodon, Vodou, Voudou, Voodoo, etc.) Dance is a trance-inducing music style in which Haitian artists combine DiaspoRara rjythms FolKompa which infuse Kreyòl-Funk music with elementsds of Rara street music and (Misik Rasin) Haitian roots music with more pop-based melodies
Haitian-Trance is often played in Afro-Creole Music Festivals, nightclubs from mainly the Afro-Creole and Afro-Latino American and Crenglish speaking countries of the Caribbean, the Antilles such as Haiti, Dominican Republicain (DR) Puerro Rico, Venezuela, Cuba, Martinique, Dominica, Panama, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Trinidad
Brasil, Hondunras and Columbia as well as Canada, France, Western Africa and Haitian communities in the Untited States.most notably, New Orleans.
Typical instruments
Modern synthesizer, Drum machine, Sound effect, MIDI, EWI (Electronic Wind Instruments), Backing track , Bass guitar, Electric guitars, Drums, Congas, Saxophone, Bamboo, Vaksen, Flute, Trumpet, Whistle, Tombone, Clarinet, Keyboard/Keyrtar Chanted vocals and Drumming, with lots of singable mélodies and cryptic, bawdy and pithy lyrics loaded with voye pwen,” or “sending a point.”
The track are usually sung and dance to a very hot, fast, Petwo rhythm lyrics, though there are exceptions
A notable label of this kind of Haitian-Trance is Negre Marron Records which was foundef in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
by Negre Marron Records October 16, 2018
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