Negre Marron Records's definitions
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
Get the KompTronixmug. 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.
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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
Get the Kreyòl-Funkmug. 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 3, 2018
Get the Komptinemug. A buzz haircut you get when you are quarantined at home due to the Coronavirus outbreak and can’t get to the barber, so you buzz all Your hair off to avoid looking like you have the at-home warewolf syndrome.
The Term CutVid choice was first coined in Williamsburg, Brooklyn NYC.
The Term came from Rene Guemps, a traveling a Manhattan barber who’s been cutting hair for 28 years who left his last barbershop years ago to focus entirely on house calls
The CutVid is any Is cut with electric clippers. And come with a variety of names which include the Buzz cut, the butch cut, crew cut, flattop, and Ivy League.
The back and sides are tapered with a half Or (0A), #1, #1/8 or (1A) or 1/2.
The Term CutVid choice was first coined in Williamsburg, Brooklyn NYC.
The Term came from Rene Guemps, a traveling a Manhattan barber who’s been cutting hair for 28 years who left his last barbershop years ago to focus entirely on house calls
The CutVid is any Is cut with electric clippers. And come with a variety of names which include the Buzz cut, the butch cut, crew cut, flattop, and Ivy League.
The back and sides are tapered with a half Or (0A), #1, #1/8 or (1A) or 1/2.
The Term CutVid choice was first coined in Williamsburg, Brooklyn NYC.
The Term came from Rene Guemps, a traveling a Manhattan barber who’s been cutting hair for 28 years who left his last barbershop years ago to focus entirely on house calls
The CutVid is any Is cut with electric clippers. And come with a variety of names which include the Buzz cut, the butch cut, crew cut, flattop, and Ivy League.
The back and sides are tapered with a half Or (0A), #1, #1/8 or (1A) or 1/2.
Example
Yo did you know that Sami and Karan almost got the CutVid today just because they couldn’t find a barbershop that was open in NYC during the Covid-19 shutdown.
The Term came from Rene Guemps, a traveling a Manhattan barber who’s been cutting hair for 28 years who left his last barbershop years ago to focus entirely on house calls
The CutVid is any Is cut with electric clippers. And come with a variety of names which include the Buzz cut, the butch cut, crew cut, flattop, and Ivy League.
The back and sides are tapered with a half Or (0A), #1, #1/8 or (1A) or 1/2.
Example
Yo did you know that Sami and Karan almost got the CutVid today just because they couldn’t find a barbershop that was open in NYC during the Covid-19 shutdown.
by Negre Marron Records April 5, 2020
Get the The CutVidmug. KompRock is the French-Creole style of rock music that mixes Haitian Kompa and Alternative Rock music. Their
by Negre Marron Records September 9, 2018
Get the KompRockmug. SComPAM is the acronym for the Haitian Society of Songwriters, Composers,
performers, producers and Authors of
Music, sometimes referred to as "THaitian Music Industry Watchdog."
SComPAM is a collective management organisations (CMOs) located in New York City that administers the rights of Haitian musicians in the USA Canada, and abroad. Founded in NYC by Negre Marron Records CEO and Label director René Guemps.
SComPAM monitors when, where and what works are used;
negotiates tariffs and other conditions with users;
licenses the use of protected works on behalf of its members and of other rights holders it represents; and
collects the fees from users and distributes these to the rights holders for their Public/ Digital performance, broadcast of Terrestrial, Commercial or Community Radio, Low-power broadcasting or Microbroadcasting, (SubCarriers), Tv stations and or similar platforms that streams Haitian
Kompa (also known by the French as compas and or simply Konpa (Haitian Créole) Music over both AM/FM bands and pay it to Haitian Kompa Songwriters, Authors, Lyricists, Composers, Performers, Producers, Publlishers, and other right holders
performers, producers and Authors of
Music, sometimes referred to as "THaitian Music Industry Watchdog."
SComPAM is a collective management organisations (CMOs) located in New York City that administers the rights of Haitian musicians in the USA Canada, and abroad. Founded in NYC by Negre Marron Records CEO and Label director René Guemps.
SComPAM monitors when, where and what works are used;
negotiates tariffs and other conditions with users;
licenses the use of protected works on behalf of its members and of other rights holders it represents; and
collects the fees from users and distributes these to the rights holders for their Public/ Digital performance, broadcast of Terrestrial, Commercial or Community Radio, Low-power broadcasting or Microbroadcasting, (SubCarriers), Tv stations and or similar platforms that streams Haitian
Kompa (also known by the French as compas and or simply Konpa (Haitian Créole) Music over both AM/FM bands and pay it to Haitian Kompa Songwriters, Authors, Lyricists, Composers, Performers, Producers, Publlishers, and other right holders
Wow! SComPAM, is gonna put all thise
Pirate Haitian radio stations thats play unlicensed music ilegally in New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, Boston and Miami out of business, out of business.
Pirate Haitian radio stations thats play unlicensed music ilegally in New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, Boston and Miami out of business, out of business.
by Negre Marron Records November 10, 2019
Get the SComPAMmug. Negre Marron Publishing ("NMP" for short) is an Independent Haitian -American Music Publishing Company and a division of Negre Marron Records -Founded in NYC by Negre Marron Records CEO and Label director René Guemps.
NMP’s main activities:
- Administers Publishing rights & Copyrights of Haitian musicians in the USA, Canada, Europe, Haiti and abroad.
- NMP monitors when, where and what works are used;
- Negotiates tariffs and other conditions with users;
- Licenses the use of protected works on behalf of its members and of other rights holders it represents; and
- Collects the fees from users and distributes these to the rights holders for their Public/ Digital / mechanical performance, broadcast of Terrestrial, Commercial or Community Radio, Low-power broadcasting or Microbroadcasting, (SubCarriers), Tv stations and or similar platforms that streams Haitian (also known by the French as Compas and or simply Konpa (Haitian Créole) Music over both AM/FM bands and pay it to Haitian Kompa Songwriters, Authors, Lyricists, Composers, Performers, Producers, Publlishers, and other right holders.
NMP’s main activities:
- Administers Publishing rights & Copyrights of Haitian musicians in the USA, Canada, Europe, Haiti and abroad.
- NMP monitors when, where and what works are used;
- Negotiates tariffs and other conditions with users;
- Licenses the use of protected works on behalf of its members and of other rights holders it represents; and
- Collects the fees from users and distributes these to the rights holders for their Public/ Digital / mechanical performance, broadcast of Terrestrial, Commercial or Community Radio, Low-power broadcasting or Microbroadcasting, (SubCarriers), Tv stations and or similar platforms that streams Haitian (also known by the French as Compas and or simply Konpa (Haitian Créole) Music over both AM/FM bands and pay it to Haitian Kompa Songwriters, Authors, Lyricists, Composers, Performers, Producers, Publlishers, and other right holders.
I know The folks at Negre Marron Publishing, are going to be so happy once the AM/FM Act is passed into law.
by Negre Marron Records February 11, 2020
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