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KOMPA DRILL often mistakenly referenced as CREOLE-Trap, is a combination of Haitian Kompa, and Sample Drill music.
Characteristic features of KOMPA DRILL production include rap-talk-singing, Flow, “kata” (rim shot) (tresillo, live drums, (typically 80 to 120 beats per minute, or BPM), catchy short riff, Autotune, loops, 808 glides, ear-catching and singable melodies with manipulated Background vocal.
KOMPA DRILL uses replayed samples of older Kompa tracks by composing derivative version of the sample played live by an actual studio or session musician, thus giving it a nostalgic yet modern twist.
Key stylistic elements:
Call and Response, Chant-Rap, Vocalese, Ostinatos and rapped lyrics originated from the real-life experiences (often rap-sing in Haitian French-Creole, Crenglish, and CreoSpañol, FranSpañol which usually feature a guest artist or who 'd contribute a guest verse.
Other elements include a 12 bar bridge section played with a 5/4 timing over Rasin Mizik, (Haitian roots music with more pop-based melodies).
The lyrical content of Kompa drill music tends to be bawdy, cryptic, gritty pithy, provocative and full of voye pwen,” or “sending a point.”
A notable label of this kind of Kompa Drill Music is Negre Marron Records, an Int-y Independent internet record label which was founded in New York City ) 2018) by Rene Guemps.
Characteristic features of KOMPA DRILL production include rap-talk-singing, Flow, “kata” (rim shot) (tresillo, live drums, (typically 80 to 120 beats per minute, or BPM), catchy short riff, Autotune, loops, 808 glides, ear-catching and singable melodies with manipulated Background vocal.
KOMPA DRILL uses replayed samples of older Kompa tracks by composing derivative version of the sample played live by an actual studio or session musician, thus giving it a nostalgic yet modern twist.
Key stylistic elements:
Call and Response, Chant-Rap, Vocalese, Ostinatos and rapped lyrics originated from the real-life experiences (often rap-sing in Haitian French-Creole, Crenglish, and CreoSpañol, FranSpañol which usually feature a guest artist or who 'd contribute a guest verse.
Other elements include a 12 bar bridge section played with a 5/4 timing over Rasin Mizik, (Haitian roots music with more pop-based melodies).
The lyrical content of Kompa drill music tends to be bawdy, cryptic, gritty pithy, provocative and full of voye pwen,” or “sending a point.”
A notable label of this kind of Kompa Drill Music is Negre Marron Records, an Int-y Independent internet record label which was founded in New York City ) 2018) by Rene Guemps.
I wonder if KOMPA DRILL producers will go after sample clearance from the right holders for all the Kompa instrumentals and vocal samples that they interpolate on their tracks Ante or post-Factum?
by Negre Marron Records December 7, 2022
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It is often referred to simply as "Pop Vodou" in Haitian Creole.
It is used as background ambient music in Folk Dance classes, Haitian Lounged, Restaurants and Voodoo temples (Peristyles), from mainly the French-Creole and Crenglish speaking countries of the Caribbean, such as Haiti, Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe as well as Canada, France and Western Africa and Haitian communities in the Untited States.
Typical instruments are:
Rada and petro drums, tanbou, rara horns, electronic keyboards/Keytar, electronic drums, electric guitars, electric bass, Percussions,drums, piano, strings tumpet, flute, Backing tracks, E-Synthesizer, personal computer, Singable melodies) Humming, Whistling, and Drumming.
The tracks are predominantly instrumental, and are usually play and dance to a RADA rithym, which usually starts slowly and burst into a feverish pitch.
The dance is characterized by the hands being placed on knees or thighs, and has several main variations: Yanvalou debou (upright), Yanvalou do ba (crouching), Yanvalou zepòl (a "shoulder dance"), etc."
A notable label of this kind of Vodoun-Pop is Negre Marron Records which was foundef in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
It is often referred to simply as "Pop Vodou" in Haitian Creole.
It is used as background ambient music in Folk Dance classes, Haitian Lounged, Restaurants and Voodoo temples (Peristyles), from mainly the French-Creole and Crenglish speaking countries of the Caribbean, such as Haiti, Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe as well as Canada, France and Western Africa and Haitian communities in the Untited States.
Typical instruments are:
Rada and petro drums, tanbou, rara horns, electronic keyboards/Keytar, electronic drums, electric guitars, electric bass, Percussions,drums, piano, strings tumpet, flute, Backing tracks, E-Synthesizer, personal computer, Singable melodies) Humming, Whistling, and Drumming.
The tracks are predominantly instrumental, and are usually play and dance to a RADA rithym, which usually starts slowly and burst into a feverish pitch.
The dance is characterized by the hands being placed on knees or thighs, and has several main variations: Yanvalou debou (upright), Yanvalou do ba (crouching), Yanvalou zepòl (a "shoulder dance"), etc."
A notable label of this kind of Vodoun-Pop is Negre Marron Records which was foundef in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
Our Vodoun-Pop dancing class intructor Marlene finally taught us the meaning behind the Yanvalou dance this after noon.
by Negre Marron Records October 20, 2018
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Often referred to as 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 it's stylistic origin from Rasin (Haitian Root Music) which has a 4/4 dance rhythm.
HDEM is generally danced to a downtempo arrangements with a 1-2 beat.but with a verty danceable groove and singable melodies.
The speed of HDEM is between 80 and 120 BPM (Anything higher or lower is un-acceptable)
The origins of the genre and term was pioneered by Negre. Marron Records' CEO and label Director René Guemps in New York City.
HDEM is played in dance clubs and outdoor music festivals by mainly French-Creole and Crenglish DJs.
It 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, Samplers, Loops, Sound effects, MIDI, Personal computers and Digital Audio Workstations (DAW)..
Often referred to as 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 it's stylistic origin from Rasin (Haitian Root Music) which has a 4/4 dance rhythm.
HDEM is generally danced to a downtempo arrangements with a 1-2 beat.but with a verty danceable groove and singable melodies.
The speed of HDEM is between 80 and 120 BPM (Anything higher or lower is un-acceptable)
The origins of the genre and term was pioneered by Negre. Marron Records' CEO and label Director René Guemps in New York City.
HDEM is played in dance clubs and outdoor music festivals by mainly French-Creole and Crenglish DJs.
It 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, Samplers, Loops, Sound effects, MIDI, Personal computers and Digital Audio Workstations (DAW)..
I like to listen to HDEM music in general due to how downbeat most of it is.
Wow, humming the tune of my favorite HDEM song makes me want to go dancing tonight.
Wow, humming the tune of my favorite HDEM song makes me want to go dancing tonight.
by Negre Marron Records October 14, 2018
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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."
by Negre Marron Records May 5, 2023
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MTV Unplugged which showcase Haitian musical artists playing a combination of their hit songs and covers with acoustic instruments or unplugged
Characterised by typical instruments:
acoustic guitar, Piano, bongos,
Upright bass, percussions,
congas, timbales, trumpet, trombone, claves, cowbell, maracas, güiro, Jam block, Beatbox, souble bass,
flute, saxophone, vibraphone, violin, tres, cuatro. Vocals and Chorus.
An KompAkoustik performance is a very important commercial event for Haitian Kompa musicians as it gives the bands a great opportunity to expand their audience by performing for crowds and it slso offer their fans a chance to experience favourite tunes in a new way.
Some KompAkoustik perfirmances are aired on Haitian televidions and some are streamed online-only.
Some perfornances take place in Haitian Lounged, Restaurants, from mainly the French-Creole speaking countries of the Caribbean, such as Haiti, Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe as well as Canada, France and Western Africa and Haitian communities in the Untited States.
performances session are often filmed enf released in a video form and some live versions are released as singles on ITunes or Google Play.
MTV Unplugged which showcase Haitian musical artists playing a combination of their hit songs and covers with acoustic instruments or unplugged
Characterised by typical instruments:
acoustic guitar, Piano, bongos,
Upright bass, percussions,
congas, timbales, trumpet, trombone, claves, cowbell, maracas, güiro, Jam block, Beatbox, souble bass,
flute, saxophone, vibraphone, violin, tres, cuatro. Vocals and Chorus.
An KompAkoustik performance is a very important commercial event for Haitian Kompa musicians as it gives the bands a great opportunity to expand their audience by performing for crowds and it slso offer their fans a chance to experience favourite tunes in a new way.
Some KompAkoustik perfirmances are aired on Haitian televidions and some are streamed online-only.
Some perfornances take place in Haitian Lounged, Restaurants, from mainly the French-Creole speaking countries of the Caribbean, such as Haiti, Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe as well as Canada, France and Western Africa and Haitian communities in the Untited States.
performances session are often filmed enf released in a video form and some live versions are released as singles on ITunes or Google Play.
Did you know that Haitian arist usually discuss the history, meaning and memories of the songs during their
KompAkoustik performances with their crowds.
KompAkoustik performances with their crowds.
by Negre Marron Records October 19, 2018
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The origins of the genre and term by famed Rap N Ragga group King Posse, First used in their Carnaval record titled (COOL NON) 1996.
During Haitian carnival season bands integrate many styles of music into their sounds including: Kompa, spelled konpa in Haitian Creole, Rara, Rasin, Raboday, Rap, and Ragga which is Reggae rhydims Producers by studio musicians or Beat/track-maker wsot chevery bands or Rap N Ragga artist go to before the Karnival season to get their RaggaNaval.tracks.
The subgenre uses catchy melodies and rhythms which most Haitian usually relates to such as:Social economiy, Relationship, Poverty, Injustice, Unity, Social disparities, Social gossip, and Political comments.
RaggaNaval is played on 90-120 bpm and is sung in Haitian Créole or Crenglish.
Typical instruments include:
Keyboard/Keytar, Bass guitars, Electric Drum set, Percussions, , loops, Brass instruments, Sequencers, Delays, Chanted Vocals (often with strong use of Chorus and Singable melodies), and Backing tracks.
It's played in outdoor music festivals held in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and New York City during the West Indian Parade on Labor Day.
As well as in nightclubs from mainly the French-Creole and Crenglish speaking countries of the Caribbean, such as Haiti, Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe Jaimaics, Trinidad and Tobago as well as Canada, France, Western Africa and Haitian communities in the Untited States.
The origins of the genre and term by famed Rap N Ragga group King Posse, First used in their Carnaval record titled (COOL NON) 1996.
During Haitian carnival season bands integrate many styles of music into their sounds including: Kompa, spelled konpa in Haitian Creole, Rara, Rasin, Raboday, Rap, and Ragga which is Reggae rhydims Producers by studio musicians or Beat/track-maker wsot chevery bands or Rap N Ragga artist go to before the Karnival season to get their RaggaNaval.tracks.
The subgenre uses catchy melodies and rhythms which most Haitian usually relates to such as:Social economiy, Relationship, Poverty, Injustice, Unity, Social disparities, Social gossip, and Political comments.
RaggaNaval is played on 90-120 bpm and is sung in Haitian Créole or Crenglish.
Typical instruments include:
Keyboard/Keytar, Bass guitars, Electric Drum set, Percussions, , loops, Brass instruments, Sequencers, Delays, Chanted Vocals (often with strong use of Chorus and Singable melodies), and Backing tracks.
It's played in outdoor music festivals held in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and New York City during the West Indian Parade on Labor Day.
As well as in nightclubs from mainly the French-Creole and Crenglish speaking countries of the Caribbean, such as Haiti, Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe Jaimaics, Trinidad and Tobago as well as Canada, France, Western Africa and Haitian communities in the Untited States.
by Negre Marron Records October 14, 2018
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Lyrics are usually displayed on a video screen, along with a moving symbol, changing color, or music video images, to guide the singer.
The music is typically an instrumental version of popular Kompa and Beat and KomPassion songs - sung in Kompaoké Bars & Lounges by Haitian, Martinicans, Dominicans (Dominca) and Guadeloupean amateur Singers in French/Creole or sometimes Crenglish (Cranglais) as well as Frenglish (Franglais).
The only difference is, unlike other regular Karaoke, you can just play the popular game called "Kamikaze Karaoke" or "Karaoke Roulett" .
As Our genres are limited to just Kompa and Beat and KomPassion music.
That said, participants cannot call up an Zook or Rasin eongs that none of the participants can sing..
Lyrics are usually displayed on a video screen, along with a moving symbol, changing color, or music video images, to guide the singer.
The music is typically an instrumental version of popular Kompa and Beat and KomPassion songs - sung in Kompaoké Bars & Lounges by Haitian, Martinicans, Dominicans (Dominca) and Guadeloupean amateur Singers in French/Creole or sometimes Crenglish (Cranglais) as well as Frenglish (Franglais).
The only difference is, unlike other regular Karaoke, you can just play the popular game called "Kamikaze Karaoke" or "Karaoke Roulett" .
As Our genres are limited to just Kompa and Beat and KomPassion music.
That said, participants cannot call up an Zook or Rasin eongs that none of the participants can sing..
Are you going to the Kompa Room Live to sing KomPaoké-Dirèk with us tonight Annabelle?
I heard they gonna let the audience sing for an hour before their regular show start?
I heard they gonna let the audience sing for an hour before their regular show start?
by Negre Marron Records November 2, 2018
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