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An instrumental composition.of Kompa and Beat dedicated entirely to Haitian Kompa dance songs that's played without any boring Intros and long Verses just Ostinatos, Hooks and Choruses
Often referred to as (HDEM) Haitian Downtempo Electronic Music OR Haitian ElectroniKa - NOT to be Confused with Haitian EDM or HEDM (Haitian Electronic Dance Music) OR Rara Tech, the electronic music subgenre that fuses the Afro-Haitian genre Rara with House music OR Raboday which get its stylistic origin from Rasin music (Haitian Root Music) that has a 4/4 dance rhythm.
KompAvant-Guarde is generally danced to downtempo/Downbeat arrangements with a 1,2 beat.but with a verty danceable groove
The speed of KompAvant-Garde is between 80 and 120 BPM. (Anything higher or lower is acceptable)
The origins of the genre and term was pioneered by Negre. Marron Records' CEO and label Director René Guemps in New York City.
It's played in dance clubs and outdoor music festivals by mainly French-Creole and Crenglish speaking DJs.
KompAvant-Garde is used as background scores for Haitian Television, Radio and online advertisements, initially for Motormobile, Beverage and Telecom companies, as well as various fitness classes including Pilates, Yoga, Jogging, and strip aerobics
Characterized by Electronic Music Technology or Electronic Musical Instruments such as Modern synthesizers, Sequencers, Sampler, Loops, Sound effects,, MIDI, Melody, Personal computers and Digital Audio Workstations (DAW)..
Often referred to as (HDEM) Haitian Downtempo Electronic Music OR Haitian ElectroniKa - NOT to be Confused with Haitian EDM or HEDM (Haitian Electronic Dance Music) OR Rara Tech, the electronic music subgenre that fuses the Afro-Haitian genre Rara with House music OR Raboday which get its stylistic origin from Rasin music (Haitian Root Music) that has a 4/4 dance rhythm.
KompAvant-Guarde is generally danced to downtempo/Downbeat arrangements with a 1,2 beat.but with a verty danceable groove
The speed of KompAvant-Garde is between 80 and 120 BPM. (Anything higher or lower is acceptable)
The origins of the genre and term was pioneered by Negre. Marron Records' CEO and label Director René Guemps in New York City.
It's played in dance clubs and outdoor music festivals by mainly French-Creole and Crenglish speaking DJs.
KompAvant-Garde is used as background scores for Haitian Television, Radio and online advertisements, initially for Motormobile, Beverage and Telecom companies, as well as various fitness classes including Pilates, Yoga, Jogging, and strip aerobics
Characterized by Electronic Music Technology or Electronic Musical Instruments such as Modern synthesizers, Sequencers, Sampler, Loops, Sound effects,, MIDI, Melody, Personal computers and Digital Audio Workstations (DAW)..
Most of when I listen to music,I prefer KompAvant-Garde, it's mostly Instrumental, becauseI don’t really want to think about someone else’s messed up relationship or dead dog.
by Negre Marron Records October 14, 2018
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During Haitian carnival season bands integrate many styles of music into their sound s including: FolKompa, Diaspora-Ra, Rara, Rasin, Raboday, Ragga-Boday,
and RaggaNaval which is rhydim borrowed from Carnival Music to form .
The sub-genre uses catchy melodies and rhythms which usually relates to news, their struggles/frustrations, Social disparities, Poverty, society problems, and which they do in the form of "Voye pwen" (Send a point) which is sung in native Hatian Creole.
Characterised by typical instruments:
Keyboard/Keytar, Bass guitars, Electric Guitars, Drum set, Percussions, Loops, Brass,
Drumming, , Sequencers, Synthesizes, Delays, and Backing tracks.
Key stylistic element:
Vocals include a blend of PoLyrical Comments, SingRapping, Kompa, Call and repeat, Chanted Vocals (often with strong use of cryptic, bawdy and pithy lyrics, Choruses and Singable melodies), which are sung in Haitian French-Creole,
It's played in outdoor music outdoor-festivals As well as in nightclubs from mainly the French-Creole, Frenglish and Crenglish speaking countries of the Caribbean, the Antilles such as Haiti, Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe as well as Canada, France and some cities in North and South America (especially New York City, New Jersey, Boston, and and Miami)
A notable label of this kind of ManifesNaval music is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps
During Haitian carnival season bands integrate many styles of music into their sound s including: FolKompa, Diaspora-Ra, Rara, Rasin, Raboday, Ragga-Boday,
and RaggaNaval which is rhydim borrowed from Carnival Music to form .
The sub-genre uses catchy melodies and rhythms which usually relates to news, their struggles/frustrations, Social disparities, Poverty, society problems, and which they do in the form of "Voye pwen" (Send a point) which is sung in native Hatian Creole.
Characterised by typical instruments:
Keyboard/Keytar, Bass guitars, Electric Guitars, Drum set, Percussions, Loops, Brass,
Drumming, , Sequencers, Synthesizes, Delays, and Backing tracks.
Key stylistic element:
Vocals include a blend of PoLyrical Comments, SingRapping, Kompa, Call and repeat, Chanted Vocals (often with strong use of cryptic, bawdy and pithy lyrics, Choruses and Singable melodies), which are sung in Haitian French-Creole,
It's played in outdoor music outdoor-festivals As well as in nightclubs from mainly the French-Creole, Frenglish and Crenglish speaking countries of the Caribbean, the Antilles such as Haiti, Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe as well as Canada, France and some cities in North and South America (especially New York City, New Jersey, Boston, and and Miami)
A notable label of this kind of ManifesNaval music is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps
Hey Myrlande!
You going to the ManifesNaval Event tonight? Your favorite PoLyrical Rap Artist will be performing.
You going to the ManifesNaval Event tonight? Your favorite PoLyrical Rap Artist will be performing.
by Negre Marron Records October 21, 2019
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Often used synonymously with "Franglish Rock & Pop " or "Rock & Pop en Franglais" Which is French and English music originating from France, Canada, West Africa, and the French Caribbean countries.
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 modern Pop music , most Crenglish Rock & Pop artists often focus on melodies and catchy hooks, and chorus that contrasts melodically, rhythmically and harmonically with the verse. And the lyrics of Crenglish Rock & Pop songs typically focus on simple themes – often love and romantic relationships
A notable label of this kind of Crenglish Rock& Pop is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
Often used synonymously with "Franglish Rock & Pop " or "Rock & Pop en Franglais" Which is French and English music originating from France, Canada, West Africa, and the French Caribbean countries.
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 modern Pop music , most Crenglish Rock & Pop artists often focus on melodies and catchy hooks, and chorus that contrasts melodically, rhythmically and harmonically with the verse. And the lyrics of Crenglish Rock & Pop songs typically focus on simple themes – often love and romantic relationships
A notable label of this kind of Crenglish Rock& Pop is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
Her Crenglish Rock & Pop EP is a hit in all the French Caribbean Countries including France, US and Canada.
by Negre Marron Records January 26, 2019
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characterized by typical instruments:
Modern synthesizers, Drum machines, Keyboard/Keytar, Electric guitar, Bass guitar, Vocaloid, Vocals, personal computer, Smartphones, sampler, DAW and sound effects.
Distributing them usually requires the agreement of record labels and other owners of artists' rights.
characterized by typical instruments:
Modern synthesizers, Drum machines, Keyboard/Keytar, Electric guitar, Bass guitar, Vocaloid, Vocals, personal computer, Smartphones, sampler, DAW and sound effects.
Distributing them usually requires the agreement of record labels and other owners of artists' rights.
Yo G'Angelo!
That KomPhonic Ringtone is dope, where did you download it rom -the App Store or Google Play?
That KomPhonic Ringtone is dope, where did you download it rom -the App Store or Google Play?
by Negre Marron Records October 6, 2018
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A Kompa and Beat singer who writes and performs music in order to praise a political figure and or other important person.
Often during Haitian carnival season political candidates businesses and wealthy Haitian families would sought out KompaNaval, Kompa-Ragga and Rara Bands even Kreyòl Rappers to compose and perform a KompApraisel songs about them as a form of advertisement or publicity,
Some artists who want to break into the music industry and make a name for themselves would offer to write good KompApraise songs for whoever will pay for or sponsor their album production and provide them a carnival float to perform on during the Carnival.
Some artists who don't have a their own bands would go as far as Miami and New York City to book session with Studio musicians who they know can provide them a hot backing track get their track done in time for Carnaval.
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.
Before the Karnival season arrives which usually in January, known as Pre-Kanaval, and the main carnival in February and held over several weeks each year leading up to Mardi Gras.
The first musician to sing a KomApraise song to praise a Haitian President in 1968 was Nemours Jean Baptiste, the founder and creator of Haitian Kompa Music.
A Kompa and Beat singer who writes and performs music in order to praise a political figure and or other important person.
Often during Haitian carnival season political candidates businesses and wealthy Haitian families would sought out KompaNaval, Kompa-Ragga and Rara Bands even Kreyòl Rappers to compose and perform a KompApraisel songs about them as a form of advertisement or publicity,
Some artists who want to break into the music industry and make a name for themselves would offer to write good KompApraise songs for whoever will pay for or sponsor their album production and provide them a carnival float to perform on during the Carnival.
Some artists who don't have a their own bands would go as far as Miami and New York City to book session with Studio musicians who they know can provide them a hot backing track get their track done in time for Carnaval.
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.
Before the Karnival season arrives which usually in January, known as Pre-Kanaval, and the main carnival in February and held over several weeks each year leading up to Mardi Gras.
The first musician to sing a KomApraise song to praise a Haitian President in 1968 was Nemours Jean Baptiste, the founder and creator of Haitian Kompa Music.
by Negre Marron Records November 25, 2018
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Our name BWA KALE is derived from a grassroots vigilante justice movement in Haiti that symbolizes a swift form of justice against gang violence. We do not endorse music that glorifies crime or violence, and our mission is to support and promote unsigned Haitian artists who create conscious music addressing social injustices in Haiti.
We firmly believe that music is a potent tool for raising awareness and inspiring change within our communities. Through collaborations with local recording studios and audio engineers in Haiti, we ensure that our music adheres to the highest industry standards in mixing and mastering.
As an independent record label, we provide a platform for Haitian artists who have limited access to resources to produce and distribute their music. We are focused on promoting Creole Rap, Rara-Bòday, DiaspoRara, ManifesNaval, Rap Kreyòl, Crenglish Rap, RaggaNaval, Haitian Ragga, Rabòday, Rara, Ra-Rap, Diaspo-Rap, Creospañol RAP, CRÉOLE-Trap, and Rasin (Haitian Roots) music that addresses social injustice in Haiti.
Our name BWA KALE is derived from a grassroots vigilante justice movement in Haiti that symbolizes a swift form of justice against gang violence. We do not endorse music that glorifies crime or violence, and our mission is to support and promote unsigned Haitian artists who create conscious music addressing social injustices in Haiti.
We firmly believe that music is a potent tool for raising awareness and inspiring change within our communities. Through collaborations with local recording studios and audio engineers in Haiti, we ensure that our music adheres to the highest industry standards in mixing and mastering.
As an independent record label, we provide a platform for Haitian artists who have limited access to resources to produce and distribute their music. We are focused on promoting Creole Rap, Rara-Bòday, DiaspoRara, ManifesNaval, Rap Kreyòl, Crenglish Rap, RaggaNaval, Haitian Ragga, Rabòday, Rara, Ra-Rap, Diaspo-Rap, Creospañol RAP, CRÉOLE-Trap, and Rasin (Haitian Roots) music that addresses social injustice in Haiti.
"The latest album released by BWA KALE REKORDZ artist sheds light on the ongoing social injustice issues faced by marginalized communities in Haiti."
by Negre Marron Records May 20, 2023
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Euro-Kompa usually Features a lead vocalist with 1 or more backup Vocalists and sometime a guest vocalist usually a Euro-Rap-Singer who 'd contribute a guest verse during a bridge resulting in song lengths ranging from 3-4 minutes depending on the tempo.
Instrumentals are provided by live traditional Kompa jam-session musicians which are also often mistakenly referred to as “GIGGERS”by other “KNOW-IT-ALL” in the Haitian Music Industry.
Identifying factors include generally short to medium-length songs written in a variants format which emphasize the song's melody and harmonies.
Unlike Haitian Kompa Direct which is very lyric-oriented-the lyrics in Euro-Kompa songs don’t usually have any deep meaning- often the lyrics are frivolous.
Euro-Kompa generally dance to a mid-tempo 90-115 BPM (beats per minute) with a 1-2 beat and with an arrangements of a 4/4 or four-on-the-floor time Signature which always encourages dancing due to it’s use of dance-oriented rhythms.
The origins of the genre and term was pioneered by Negre Marron Records' CEO and label Director René Guemps.
FYI: This is the first time in the history of the Haitian Music Industry (HMI) that a independent 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.
Euro-Kompa usually Features a lead vocalist with 1 or more backup Vocalists and sometime a guest vocalist usually a Euro-Rap-Singer who 'd contribute a guest verse during a bridge resulting in song lengths ranging from 3-4 minutes depending on the tempo.
Instrumentals are provided by live traditional Kompa jam-session musicians which are also often mistakenly referred to as “GIGGERS”by other “KNOW-IT-ALL” in the Haitian Music Industry.
Identifying factors include generally short to medium-length songs written in a variants format which emphasize the song's melody and harmonies.
Unlike Haitian Kompa Direct which is very lyric-oriented-the lyrics in Euro-Kompa songs don’t usually have any deep meaning- often the lyrics are frivolous.
Euro-Kompa generally dance to a mid-tempo 90-115 BPM (beats per minute) with a 1-2 beat and with an arrangements of a 4/4 or four-on-the-floor time Signature which always encourages dancing due to it’s use of dance-oriented rhythms.
The origins of the genre and term was pioneered by Negre Marron Records' CEO and label Director René Guemps.
FYI: This is the first time in the history of the Haitian Music Industry (HMI) that a independent 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.
by Negre Marron Records March 19, 2023
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