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Kompa Chrétien is the Haitian genre of Gospel music. Kompa chrétien, is often referred to simply as ("KOMPA LEVANJIL") in Haitian Creole or in French. "("KOMPAS ÉVANGÉLIQUE ") French (a combination of Haitian music and evangelistic lyric with a flair Kompa .
Kompa Chrétien is composed and performed for many purposes, including, religious or ceremonial purposes, aesthetic pleasure and as an entertainment product for the marketplace.
Kompa Chrétien music is played in church, auditoriums, gospel music concerts.
Typical instruments are:
Hymns, clapping and foot stomping, Vocals (often with strong use of harmony), piano organ, Keyboard, Timbal, Cymbal, Keytar, guitar, drums, Hi-hats, bass guitar,
Kompa Chrétien is composed and performed for many purposes, including, religious or ceremonial purposes, aesthetic pleasure and as an entertainment product for the marketplace.
Kompa Chrétien music is played in church, auditoriums, gospel music concerts.
Typical instruments are:
Hymns, clapping and foot stomping, Vocals (often with strong use of harmony), piano organ, Keyboard, Timbal, Cymbal, Keytar, guitar, drums, Hi-hats, bass guitar,
by Negre Marron Records October 3, 2018
Get the Kompa Chrétien mug.KomParody is the Haitian Kompa music style of the Pariody which is a "counter-song", an imitation with a twist designed to ridicule another original song
It refers to a reworking of a composition into another in which musical ideas or lyrics are lifted into a different
Musical KomParodies imitate or
make fun of, or comment on an original work or the style of a kompa and Beat artist, or even a general style of Kompa music.
KomParody usually has humorous, even satirical intent it also often utilises incongruous elements of Haitian Pop culture for comedic effect.
It refers to a reworking of a composition into another in which musical ideas or lyrics are lifted into a different
Musical KomParodies imitate or
make fun of, or comment on an original work or the style of a kompa and Beat artist, or even a general style of Kompa music.
KomParody usually has humorous, even satirical intent it also often utilises incongruous elements of Haitian Pop culture for comedic effect.
This song is a KomParody of the french song (Si J'étais Président) which means in English (If I was President) by Gérard Lenorman.
by Negre Marron Records November 6, 2018
Get the KomParody mug.KompArefait, is a Haitian Kompa cover or replayed version of vintage or old-school Haitian Kompa songs that are sang in French-Creole.
The name is a portmanteau of Kompa and (Refait) which stands for remake in French, or (Konparefè) in Haitian Creole.
It's a new performance or recording by someone other than the original artist or composer of a previously recorded, commercially released song.
Usually, the recording process include a lead singer, back up vocalists and one or two other musicians singing over a backing track composed by session or studio musicians who happen to add their tracks one by one from remote location.
A notable ensemble for this kind of collaboration work is Gimpsy! Gimpsi! Gimpsé!, a collective of Kompa and Beat session musicians based in New York City.
The musicians are often used as "ghost players" on many Kompa recordings.
The name is a portmanteau of Kompa and (Refait) which stands for remake in French, or (Konparefè) in Haitian Creole.
It's a new performance or recording by someone other than the original artist or composer of a previously recorded, commercially released song.
Usually, the recording process include a lead singer, back up vocalists and one or two other musicians singing over a backing track composed by session or studio musicians who happen to add their tracks one by one from remote location.
A notable ensemble for this kind of collaboration work is Gimpsy! Gimpsi! Gimpsé!, a collective of Kompa and Beat session musicians based in New York City.
The musicians are often used as "ghost players" on many Kompa recordings.
Wow! Who would've thought that the new KompArefait versions of all those old-school recordings of Haitian female singers from the early 70s and 80s would become more popular with the new generations of Haitian kids than the originals?
by Negre Marron Records November 23, 2018
Get the KompArefait mug.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?
by Negre Marron Records December 28, 2018
Get the Crenglish Hip hop mug.Krenglish R&B, is a the Haitian Creole-English style of Rhythm and Blues "R&B" music originating from Crenglish speaking communities such as in the U.S. and certain parts of Canada, which are sung and perform by Crenglish Speaking Artist over live Instrumentals, and or backing tracks in Haitian Creole and English
Typical instruments are:
Modern synthesizer, Drum machine, Microphone, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Backing track, DAW, Sampler, Loops, Drums kits, Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, Talk box, Vocoder, Piano/Keyboard/Keytar, KeyBass, Hooks/ Lyrical melodies and Harmonies, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Ostinatos, Melismata, and Rap-singing.
Just like Contemporary R&b music , most Crenglish R&B artists often focus on melodies and catchy hooks, and chorus that contrasts melodically, rhythmically and harmonically with the verse.
And the lyrics of Crenglish R&B songs typically focus on simple themes – often love and romantic relationships
A notable label of this kind of Crenglish R&B 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, Trombone, Backing track, DAW, Sampler, Loops, Drums kits, Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, Talk box, Vocoder, Piano/Keyboard/Keytar, KeyBass, Hooks/ Lyrical melodies and Harmonies, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Ostinatos, Melismata, and Rap-singing.
Just like Contemporary R&b music , most Crenglish R&B artists often focus on melodies and catchy hooks, and chorus that contrasts melodically, rhythmically and harmonically with the verse.
And the lyrics of Crenglish R&B songs typically focus on simple themes – often love and romantic relationships
A notable label of this kind of Crenglish R&B is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
MiAlda did a great Crenglish R&B cover of Jealous - by Labrinth and each verse is a direct translations of each other. Another cool thing she did is replaced the Bridge with Sax Solo.
by Negre Marron Records January 29, 2019
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It can including poetry readings, prose monologues and comedy routines.
Charactetized by Electromechanical Instrument which include:
Electric keyboards/Keyrar, Electric Guitar, Percussion, Synthesisors, Electrical Bass, EWI (Electronic Wing Instrument), repeated riffs, Flute and violin, Backing track, samples sounds, and Spoken Text
It can including poetry readings, prose monologues and comedy routines.
Charactetized by Electromechanical Instrument which include:
Electric keyboards/Keyrar, Electric Guitar, Percussion, Synthesisors, Electrical Bass, EWI (Electronic Wing Instrument), repeated riffs, Flute and violin, Backing track, samples sounds, and Spoken Text
Yo son! I just watched this KomTèks-Oral song on Youtube a few minutes ago, it kinda sounder like poetry recited aloud over music -the words really stood out, though none of them rhymed.
by Negre Marron Records November 2, 2018
Get the KomTèks-Oral mug.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) .
by Negre Marron Records January 20, 2019
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