Definitions by Negre Marron Records
GLOPAM
GLOPAM /glɑpæm/ (acronym):
The Global Organisation for Haitian Kompa Publishing is a branch of SCOMPAM, established in NYC by René Guemps, CEO and label head of Negre Marron Records. GLOPAM offers administration tools to help music publishers and independently released songwriters manage their musical compositions throughout the global Haitian music industry. In addition to collecting all other kinds of income, including mechanical royalties, GLOPAM collaborates with your local society to maximise performance royalties globally.
To ensure that songwriters receive payment for the use of their songs as soon as possible, GLOPAM registers and tracks songs for public performance broadcast of terrestrial, commercial, or community radio, low-power broadcasting, microbroadcasting, and comparable platforms that stream Haitian Kompa Music over both AM and FM bands and pays it to Haitian Kompa Song writers, artists, nonfeatured musicians, and nonfeatured vocalists, producer, mixing/mastering, or sound engineer, or the rightful owner who is typically the record label and whoever was part of the creative process. GLOPAM's collaboration with local societies helps to ensure that songwriters receive all the royalties they are owed for the use of their music globally, while its registration process with important PROs, MROs, and CMOs helps to expedite the payment process for songwriters.
The Global Organisation for Haitian Kompa Publishing is a branch of SCOMPAM, established in NYC by René Guemps, CEO and label head of Negre Marron Records. GLOPAM offers administration tools to help music publishers and independently released songwriters manage their musical compositions throughout the global Haitian music industry. In addition to collecting all other kinds of income, including mechanical royalties, GLOPAM collaborates with your local society to maximise performance royalties globally.
To ensure that songwriters receive payment for the use of their songs as soon as possible, GLOPAM registers and tracks songs for public performance broadcast of terrestrial, commercial, or community radio, low-power broadcasting, microbroadcasting, and comparable platforms that stream Haitian Kompa Music over both AM and FM bands and pays it to Haitian Kompa Song writers, artists, nonfeatured musicians, and nonfeatured vocalists, producer, mixing/mastering, or sound engineer, or the rightful owner who is typically the record label and whoever was part of the creative process. GLOPAM's collaboration with local societies helps to ensure that songwriters receive all the royalties they are owed for the use of their music globally, while its registration process with important PROs, MROs, and CMOs helps to expedite the payment process for songwriters.
"I just registered my Haitian Kompa song with GLOPAM to take advantage of their administration tools and ensure that I receive payment for its use and performance royalties globally."
GLOPAM by Negre Marron Records May 12, 2023
SCOMPAM
SComPAM (acronym for Haitian Society of Songwriters, Composers, performers, producers, and Authors of Music) is a collective management organization (CMO) that administers the rights of Haitian musicians and their music. Headquartered in New York City and operating in Haiti as a subsidiary of KOMPRO, SComPAM was founded by Negre Marron Records CEO and Label director René Guemps in NYC.
SComPAM's slogan is "A Better Future for Haitian Music." This organization monitors the use of protected works, negotiates tariffs and licenses, and collects fees from users to distribute to rights holders, which include Haitian Kompa Songwriters, Authors, Lyricists, Composers, Performers, Producers, Publishers, and other artists, usually through their record labels. These fees are then distributed to the rights holders for their public and sound recording, including digital performance, terrestrial broadcast, commercial or community radio, low-power broadcasting or microbroadcasting (SubCarriers), TV stations, and similar platforms that stream Haitian Kompa music over both AM/FM bands and satellite radio.
In short, SComPAM is the go-to organization for anyone who wants to use Haitian music legally and ethically, and they are dedicated to creating a better future for Haitian music.
SComPAM's slogan is "A Better Future for Haitian Music." This organization monitors the use of protected works, negotiates tariffs and licenses, and collects fees from users to distribute to rights holders, which include Haitian Kompa Songwriters, Authors, Lyricists, Composers, Performers, Producers, Publishers, and other artists, usually through their record labels. These fees are then distributed to the rights holders for their public and sound recording, including digital performance, terrestrial broadcast, commercial or community radio, low-power broadcasting or microbroadcasting (SubCarriers), TV stations, and similar platforms that stream Haitian Kompa music over both AM/FM bands and satellite radio.
In short, SComPAM is the go-to organization for anyone who wants to use Haitian music legally and ethically, and they are dedicated to creating a better future for Haitian music.
"Hey man, you want to use this Haitian Kompa song in your new movie? You better get in touch with SComPAM if you don't want to get in trouble and want to support a better future for Haitian music."
SCOMPAM by Negre Marron Records May 11, 2023
KOMPA’M
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.
KOMPA’M by Negre Marron Records May 7, 2023
Haitian Music Industry Forum
HAITIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY FORUM (HMI Forum) - A platform for Haitian music industry professionals and enthusiasts to discuss and share information on industry news, events, and developments. From artists and producers to managers and marketers, the HMI Forum provides a space for members to connect and collaborate on projects and initiatives that aim to strengthen and grow the Haitian music industry. With regular discussions on topics such as copyright law, royalties, and digital distribution, the HMI Forum is a valuable resource for anyone looking to make their mark in the HMI.
The HAITIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY FORUM is the brainchild of Rene Guemps, the Founder-CEO of Negre Marron Records and President-CEO of The Haitian Music Industry Association (HMIA), both located in New York City.
The HAITIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY FORUM is the brainchild of Rene Guemps, the Founder-CEO of Negre Marron Records and President-CEO of The Haitian Music Industry Association (HMIA), both located in New York City.
"I just joined the HAITIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY FORUM (HMI Forum) and already I'm learning so much about the business side of the HMI. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to get ahead in the industry."
Haitian Music Industry Forum by Negre Marron Records May 5, 2023
HMIF
HMIF (n.): an acronym for Haitian Music Industry Forum, a virtual community where Haitian musicians, artists, producers, music managers, booking agents, entertainment lawyers, accountants, radio stations, DJs, and bloggers/vloggers can gather to discuss, promote, and advance the Haitian music industry.
Pronunciation: "ehch-em-eye-eff"
The HMIF is the brainchild of Rene Guemps, the Founder-CEO of Negre Marron Records and President-CEO of The Haitian Music Industry Association (HMIA), both located in New York City.
Pronunciation: "ehch-em-eye-eff"
The HMIF is the brainchild of Rene Guemps, the Founder-CEO of Negre Marron Records and President-CEO of The Haitian Music Industry Association (HMIA), both located in New York City.
"I just discovered the HMIF, and it's been a game-changer for connecting with other Haitian music enthusiasts and learning more about the industry."
HMIF by Negre Marron Records May 5, 2023
Négresse Marron Distribution
Négresse Marron Distribution (NMDD) is an independent digital music distribution company based in New York City. It provides a DIY platform for Haitian and French-Caribbean artists to distribute their music, including Kompa, Zouk, Rap Creole, Rabòday, Rasin (Roots) Ragga Rap, and Haitian Jazz. NMDD is an accessible option for artists looking to distribute their music without the need for a major record label. Artists and record labels retain all legal rights to their music.
NMDD is a division of Negre Marron Publishing, which collects publishing, mechanical, and sync royalties for Haitian and French-Caribbean songwriters, producers, lyricists, and composers.
The main objective of NMDD is to help HMI (Haitian Music Industry) artists distribute their music to digital service providers (DSPs) such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. NMDD is free to distribute music with, but they take a 20% commission on royalties.
One of the key benefits of using NMDD for music distribution is that they require all music to be fully mixed and mastered before distribution. This ensures that the quality of the sound is of the highest standard possible, which is crucial in the music industry.
NMDD is a division of Negre Marron Publishing, which collects publishing, mechanical, and sync royalties for Haitian and French-Caribbean songwriters, producers, lyricists, and composers.
The main objective of NMDD is to help HMI (Haitian Music Industry) artists distribute their music to digital service providers (DSPs) such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. NMDD is free to distribute music with, but they take a 20% commission on royalties.
One of the key benefits of using NMDD for music distribution is that they require all music to be fully mixed and mastered before distribution. This ensures that the quality of the sound is of the highest standard possible, which is crucial in the music industry.
Founded by René Guemps in 2023, Négresse Marron Distribution is the second digital distributor with a Haitian-American CEO.
Négresse Marron Distribution by Negre Marron Records May 5, 2023
Euro-Kompa
Euro-Compa, a, often referred to as "White Kompa" or Kompa Ero in Haitian Créole. A term used to describe Haitian Kompa music sung by artist or singers of European descent.
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.
Euro-Kompa by Negre Marron Records March 19, 2023