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.
by Negre Marron Records December 22, 2018
Kreyòl-Funk or K-Funk (also known as Haitian Funk) is a music style in which Haitian artists combine FolKompa rjythms with Kompa and Beat which infuses KompAvant-garde music (often HDEMl) with elements of Rara and Vodou drummings..
The concept usually includes using Electromechanic musical instruments and Electronic Music Technology or Electronic Musical Instruments , as well as distribution via digital audio formats over the Internet.
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Typical instruments
Modern synthesizer, Drum machine, Sound effect, MIDI, EWI (Electronic Wind Instruments), Backing track , Bass guitar, Electric guitar, Drums, Congas, Saxophone, Bamboo, Vaksin, Flute, Trumpet, Whistle, Tombone, Clarinet, Keyboard/Keyrtar Chanted vocals, and singable mélodies.
The tracks are predominantly instrumental, though there are exceptions
The music very danceable, The defining characteristics of the subgenre are thesound of Bass which sometime imitate the cilindrical bamboos and the Vaksin (Kone), and the drums These drums resemble congas, but with much more slender tapered bottoms.
A notable label of this kind of Kreyòl Funk is Negre Marron Records which was foundef in New York City ) 2018) by René Guemps.
The concept usually includes using Electromechanic musical instruments and Electronic Music Technology or Electronic Musical Instruments , as well as distribution via digital audio formats over the Internet.
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Typical instruments
Modern synthesizer, Drum machine, Sound effect, MIDI, EWI (Electronic Wind Instruments), Backing track , Bass guitar, Electric guitar, Drums, Congas, Saxophone, Bamboo, Vaksin, Flute, Trumpet, Whistle, Tombone, Clarinet, Keyboard/Keyrtar Chanted vocals, and singable mélodies.
The tracks are predominantly instrumental, though there are exceptions
The music very danceable, The defining characteristics of the subgenre are thesound of Bass which sometime imitate the cilindrical bamboos and the Vaksin (Kone), and the drums These drums resemble congas, but with much more slender tapered bottoms.
A notable label of this kind of Kreyòl Funk is Negre Marron Records which was foundef in New York City ) 2018) by René Guemps.
yo Jerry,
I juste dowloaded Nègre's Marrons Records newest Kreyòl-Funk LP on ITunes i goota say all 7 of the tracks sound really good.
I juste dowloaded Nègre's Marrons Records newest Kreyòl-Funk LP on ITunes i goota say all 7 of the tracks sound really good.
by Negre Marron Records October 15, 2018
The name is a portmanteau of Creole and Español.
The Creole-style of Spanish love song, often referred to "balada romántica" (Español) or
"balad romantik" in Haitian Creole.
A derivative of Bolero, originating from Ibero-American communities such as Spain, sung, and performed by solo or duo singers of Haitian origin
Accompanied by live instrumentals or backing tracks.
Typical instruments are:
Acoustic guitar, Accordions, Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Double bass, Orchestra, Timbales, Flute, Saxophone, vibraphone, Modern synthesizer, Backing track, DAW, Sampler, Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, Piano/Keyboard/Keytar, KeyBass, Hooks/ Lyrical melodies and Harmonies, Vocal, Backing Vocals, Ostinatos, Rap-Singing.
Just like most Ibero-American ballad songs , most CreoSpañol Ballads are typically danced to slow tempo with a 3/4 beat.
The tempo typically falls between 80 and 104 beats per minute.
And the lyrics of CreoSpañol Ballad songs typically focus on romantic love.
A notable label of this kind of CreoSpañol Ballad is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
The Creole-style of Spanish love song, often referred to "balada romántica" (Español) or
"balad romantik" in Haitian Creole.
A derivative of Bolero, originating from Ibero-American communities such as Spain, sung, and performed by solo or duo singers of Haitian origin
Accompanied by live instrumentals or backing tracks.
Typical instruments are:
Acoustic guitar, Accordions, Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Double bass, Orchestra, Timbales, Flute, Saxophone, vibraphone, Modern synthesizer, Backing track, DAW, Sampler, Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, Piano/Keyboard/Keytar, KeyBass, Hooks/ Lyrical melodies and Harmonies, Vocal, Backing Vocals, Ostinatos, Rap-Singing.
Just like most Ibero-American ballad songs , most CreoSpañol Ballads are typically danced to slow tempo with a 3/4 beat.
The tempo typically falls between 80 and 104 beats per minute.
And the lyrics of CreoSpañol Ballad songs typically focus on romantic love.
A notable label of this kind of CreoSpañol Ballad is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
by Negre Marron Records January 29, 2019
KOMPA'M , short for Kollective Online Music Performance AI (My Kompa).
In Haitian Créole, "KOMPA'M" is pronounced as "KOM-pa-em", and it also means "my Kompa" in English.
Our platform empowers Haitian music rights-holders to collect revenue from user-generated content (UGC) in near real-time. By monitoring musical tours and performance dates, our cutting-edge technology allows us to claim and monetize content from the moment it's uploaded to digital platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat, Tik Tok, and Instagram.
Our platform is focused on the Haitian music industry (HMI) and helps monetize content from concerts and live performances. We use artificial intelligence to detect and monetize UGC, including derivative content that is currently unclaimed by existing detection systems.
The letters in KOMPA'M represent the key aspects of our platform: Kollective (referring to our Kollective Management Society), Online (our focus on monitoring and monetizing online content), Music (the industry we serve), Performance (our ability to monetize content from live events), AI (our use of artificial intelligence to detect and monetize UGC), and ' (which represents ownership or belonging, as in "My Kompa").
KOMPA'M is a specialized division of Negre Marron Records, an independent record label, publisher, and distributor that focuses on Kompa-infused music. Founded in 2018 in New York City by René Guemps.
In Haitian Créole, "KOMPA'M" is pronounced as "KOM-pa-em", and it also means "my Kompa" in English.
Our platform empowers Haitian music rights-holders to collect revenue from user-generated content (UGC) in near real-time. By monitoring musical tours and performance dates, our cutting-edge technology allows us to claim and monetize content from the moment it's uploaded to digital platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat, Tik Tok, and Instagram.
Our platform is focused on the Haitian music industry (HMI) and helps monetize content from concerts and live performances. We use artificial intelligence to detect and monetize UGC, including derivative content that is currently unclaimed by existing detection systems.
The letters in KOMPA'M represent the key aspects of our platform: Kollective (referring to our Kollective Management Society), Online (our focus on monitoring and monetizing online content), Music (the industry we serve), Performance (our ability to monetize content from live events), AI (our use of artificial intelligence to detect and monetize UGC), and ' (which represents ownership or belonging, as in "My Kompa").
KOMPA'M is a specialized division of Negre Marron Records, an independent record label, publisher, and distributor that focuses on Kompa-infused music. Founded in 2018 in New York City by René Guemps.
Hey Bro, you should join KOMPA’M today and take your music career to the next level. Their platform ensures that Haitian band members and gig performers receive the compensation they deserve for their hard work, rather than songwriters, composers, or record labels. Don't miss out on this game-changing opportunity to maximize your revenue and reach a wider audience.
by Negre Marron Records May 07, 2023
Yo, check it. We talkin’ 'bout Orchest-Rap, ya dig? This ain’t just any beat on the block; it’s that high-class fusion where the streets meet the suites. Coined by the visionary Rene Guemps, the head honcho at Negre Marron Records (NMRS), this sound is straight outta 2019 NYC, where the indie scene ain’t just a vibe, it’s a revolution.
Here’s the rundown: Orchest-Rap is where you get that live wire energy, backed by a full-on orchestra. Imagine spittin’ bars with the weight of brass, woodwinds, and them strings elevatin’ your flow. We talkin’ trumpets blarin’, trombones slidin’, and percussion layin’ down the law. Don’t forget the piano keys dancin’ and strings singin’ from the violin to the double bass. And for that extra boom, we got the timpani, snare, bass drum, and all them cymbals makin’ heads nod.
But yo, it ain’t just classical, nah. We mixin’ in that electric guitar, bass thumpin’, synths wavin’, and keys playin’. The turntables scratchin’, Roland TR-808s droppin’ beats, and rappers layin’ down the truth. Plus, we got vocals that sample everything from pop hits to those timeless classics. Some Orchest-Rap tracks even roll deep with a choir, 'cause why not?
Here’s the rundown: Orchest-Rap is where you get that live wire energy, backed by a full-on orchestra. Imagine spittin’ bars with the weight of brass, woodwinds, and them strings elevatin’ your flow. We talkin’ trumpets blarin’, trombones slidin’, and percussion layin’ down the law. Don’t forget the piano keys dancin’ and strings singin’ from the violin to the double bass. And for that extra boom, we got the timpani, snare, bass drum, and all them cymbals makin’ heads nod.
But yo, it ain’t just classical, nah. We mixin’ in that electric guitar, bass thumpin’, synths wavin’, and keys playin’. The turntables scratchin’, Roland TR-808s droppin’ beats, and rappers layin’ down the truth. Plus, we got vocals that sample everything from pop hits to those timeless classics. Some Orchest-Rap tracks even roll deep with a choir, 'cause why not?
So when you hear someone ask, “Yo, who thought Orchest-Rap would blow up like this?” You tell 'em, “Rene Guemps, the mastermind behind NMRS, that’s who.” And now, it’s not just a genre; it’s a movement. Orchest-Rap, baby. We keep it classy, but we never forget where we came from.
by Negre Marron Records April 13, 2024
Kompa and Beat commonly abbreviated as K&B, is a sub-genre of Kompa, also spelled Compas, originating from Haiti, which combines elements of Kompa, Zouk, Gospel, Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, Reggae, Country, R, Latin, and Electronic Dance Music.
by Negre Marron Records September 01, 2018
Komptine ( French: Comptine ), or Kontin, is the Haitian style of nursery rhyme (short poem or song ) sung in French-Kreyòl by children and parents of Haitian origin.
Komptines are often used by teachers to teach young Haitian students the Kreyòl alphabets, and during art classes, and some Haitian parents use the Komptines for the developing of communication skills, indication of emotional intent or just a staight up sleeping aid or lullabies in order to lull their children to bed - which can be so repetitive at times.
Komptines can be heard in many Haitian households in many french-Creole and Crenglish speaking commynities such as Martinique and Guadeloupe, Dominica as well as the USA and Canada
Komptines are often used by teachers to teach young Haitian students the Kreyòl alphabets, and during art classes, and some Haitian parents use the Komptines for the developing of communication skills, indication of emotional intent or just a staight up sleeping aid or lullabies in order to lull their children to bed - which can be so repetitive at times.
Komptines can be heard in many Haitian households in many french-Creole and Crenglish speaking commynities such as Martinique and Guadeloupe, Dominica as well as the USA and Canada
by Negre Marron Records December 03, 2018