Negre Marron Records's definitions
BWA KALE RECORDS is a subsidiary of NEGRE MARRON RECORDS, committed to supporting Haitian artists who use their music to advocate for social justice. Our focus on promoting and distributing conscience music sets us apart from our sister label, WANGA NÈGÈS RECORDS, which focuses on Haitian Kompa-infused music. Our slogan, 'Bringing justice through music,' reflects our commitment to promoting social justice through music.
Our name BWA KALE is inspired by a grassroots vigilante justice movement in Haiti that represents a swift form of justice against gang violence. We do not support music that glorifies crime or violence, and our mission is to support and promote unsigned Haitian artists who produce conscience music addressing social injustices in Haiti.
We believe that music is a powerful tool for raising awareness and inspiring change in our communities. Through partnerships with local recording studios and audio engineers in Haiti, we ensure that our music meets 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, Rap Kreyòl, Crenglish Rap, Haitian Ragga, Rabòday, Rara, Ra-Rap, Diaspo-Rap, CreoSpañol RAP (RAP an Panyòl), and Rasin (Haitian Roots) music addressing social injustice in Haiti.
Our name BWA KALE is inspired by a grassroots vigilante justice movement in Haiti that represents a swift form of justice against gang violence. We do not support music that glorifies crime or violence, and our mission is to support and promote unsigned Haitian artists who produce conscience music addressing social injustices in Haiti.
We believe that music is a powerful tool for raising awareness and inspiring change in our communities. Through partnerships with local recording studios and audio engineers in Haiti, we ensure that our music meets 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, Rap Kreyòl, Crenglish Rap, Haitian Ragga, Rabòday, Rara, Ra-Rap, Diaspo-Rap, CreoSpañol RAP (RAP an Panyòl), and Rasin (Haitian Roots) music addressing social injustice in Haiti.
At BWA KALE RECORDS, we value authenticity, social justice, creativity, and collaboration. We are committed to promoting the voices of Haitian artists who use their music to advocate for social justice in Haiti. Join us in our mission to raise awareness and inspire change through music.
by Negre Marron Records May 17, 2023
Get the BWA KALE RECORDS mug.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."
by Negre Marron Records May 5, 2023
Get the Haitian Music Industry Forum mug.Kompadou is a sub genre of Haitian Kompa and Troubadour, an old style of music played mostly in the country side of Haiti
The only difference is most of thé typical instruments, which include:
Acoustic Guitar, accordion, tanbou, maracas, lamellophone, bass, banza, graj scraper, Tcha tcha, beatboxing are now replaced with Modern synthesizers, Drum machines, Keyboard/Keytar, Electric guitar, Bass guitar, Drums, Vocaloid, Auto-Tune, Personal computer, Sequencers, DAW, Backing track sound effects.and Vocals.
The coolest thing with Kompadou music is that NOW old school bands And musians can go back to songs they had recorded before and rerecord them as new Singles, EPs, LPs or entire albums where each song is performed in a different tune or style.
Reginald
"Yo Sheila!
Did you know that most Kompadou songs are about the bitterness and humor of love?"
The only difference is most of thé typical instruments, which include:
Acoustic Guitar, accordion, tanbou, maracas, lamellophone, bass, banza, graj scraper, Tcha tcha, beatboxing are now replaced with Modern synthesizers, Drum machines, Keyboard/Keytar, Electric guitar, Bass guitar, Drums, Vocaloid, Auto-Tune, Personal computer, Sequencers, DAW, Backing track sound effects.and Vocals.
The coolest thing with Kompadou music is that NOW old school bands And musians can go back to songs they had recorded before and rerecord them as new Singles, EPs, LPs or entire albums where each song is performed in a different tune or style.
Reginald
"Yo Sheila!
Did you know that most Kompadou songs are about the bitterness and humor of love?"
Sheila
"Hell yeah, but most of the younger Kompa singers often use risqué or suggestive lyrics."
Reginald
"I hear you, Did you also know that sôme of the best Renditions of the old school KOMPA is found in Kompadou music."
"Hell yeah, but most of the younger Kompa singers often use risqué or suggestive lyrics."
Reginald
"I hear you, Did you also know that sôme of the best Renditions of the old school KOMPA is found in Kompadou music."
by Negre Marron Records October 12, 2018
Get the Kompadou mug.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.
by Negre Marron Records May 5, 2023
Get the Négresse Marron Distribution mug.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."
by Negre Marron Records May 12, 2023
Get the GLOPAM mug.The name is a portmanteau of France and Español, a sub-genre of the French-Español style of Latin ballad. Also referred to "ballade romatique ,French)" and "balada romántica, Spanish)" a derivative of Bolero, originating from FranSpañol speaking communities of France, Spain, Canada, Central Africa, Haiti and the French Caribbean countries, sung, and performed by a solo singer accompanied usually by live instrumentals or backing tracks.
Typical instruments are:
Accordions trumpet, trombone, Double bass, orchestra, timbales, Flute, Acoustic guitar, Saxophone, vibraphone, Modern synthesizer,, Tombone, 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-America ballad song , most FranSpañol Ballad are typically dance to a slow tempo.
And the lyrics of FranSpañol Ballad songs typically focus on romantic love.
A notable label of this kind of FranSPañol Ballad is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
Typical instruments are:
Accordions trumpet, trombone, Double bass, orchestra, timbales, Flute, Acoustic guitar, Saxophone, vibraphone, Modern synthesizer,, Tombone, 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-America ballad song , most FranSpañol Ballad are typically dance to a slow tempo.
And the lyrics of FranSpañol Ballad songs typically focus on romantic love.
A notable label of this kind of FranSPañol Ballad is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
Her FranSPañol Ballad Cover of (Buenas Noches Mi Amor) by Dalida have been viewed over a million time on Youtube.
by Negre Marron Records January 28, 2019
Get the FranSpañol Ballad mug.KompRap, the name is a portmanteau of Kompa and Rap, a sub-genre of Kompa & Beat, commonly abbreviated as K&B, originating from the Haitian diaspora, which combines elements of old school Haitian Kompa with Creole Rap or Hip-Hop music.
Key stylistic element:
Vocals include a blend of singing, Rapping, Chant-Rapping, often in Crenglish or Franglish, and usually Feature a Lead artist, Backing Vocalist and a guest artist who 'd contribute a guest verse.
Common variants include the verse-Instrumental-verse form and the thirty-two-bar form, with a focus on
feature puns, play on words and suggestive phonetic combinations, but the lyrics often contain long series of lines each of which rhyme with each other.
Typical instruments are:
Modern synthesizer, Drum machine, Robotic voice, Key tar, KeyBass, EWI, Talkbox, Microphone, Saxophone, Electronic Drums, MIDI, Trumpet, Backing Track, Tombone, Backing track, DAW, Sampler, Loops, Drums kits, Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, DJ Set, Effects, Vocoder.
Other elements include:
Melodies, catchy hooks, Call and Response, Ostinatos, and a chorus that contrasts melodically, rhythmically and harmonically with the verse.
What makes KompRap interesting is that it alternates between a sung verse and an instrumental section.
All KompRap tracks always ends with an instrumental break.
A notable label of this kind of KompRap is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
Key stylistic element:
Vocals include a blend of singing, Rapping, Chant-Rapping, often in Crenglish or Franglish, and usually Feature a Lead artist, Backing Vocalist and a guest artist who 'd contribute a guest verse.
Common variants include the verse-Instrumental-verse form and the thirty-two-bar form, with a focus on
feature puns, play on words and suggestive phonetic combinations, but the lyrics often contain long series of lines each of which rhyme with each other.
Typical instruments are:
Modern synthesizer, Drum machine, Robotic voice, Key tar, KeyBass, EWI, Talkbox, Microphone, Saxophone, Electronic Drums, MIDI, Trumpet, Backing Track, Tombone, Backing track, DAW, Sampler, Loops, Drums kits, Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, DJ Set, Effects, Vocoder.
Other elements include:
Melodies, catchy hooks, Call and Response, Ostinatos, and a chorus that contrasts melodically, rhythmically and harmonically with the verse.
What makes KompRap interesting is that it alternates between a sung verse and an instrumental section.
All KompRap tracks always ends with an instrumental break.
A notable label of this kind of KompRap is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
by Negre Marron Records November 24, 2019
Get the KompRap mug.