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."
by Negre Marron Records May 05, 2023
HDEM (Haitian Downtempo Electronic Music) sometimes used synonymously with "KompAvant-Garde") an instrumental composition.of Kompa and Beat dedicated entirely to Haitian Kompa dance songs that's played without any Verses just Vamps, Hooks, Choruses and Scats
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
Gimpsy! Gimpsi! Gimpsé! is a collective of Kompa and Beat session musicians based in New York City.
The band derives its name from Guemps, the first name of Negre Marron Records CEO and Label director Rene, Guemps who started the band and thought it had a nice ring to it.
The crew is composed of Lead Guitarist, Rithym guitarist, Steel Guitarist, Bassist, Drummer, Percussionists, Gongist, Pianist, Keyboardist, Keytarist, Back up vocalists Trompet player, Trombonist, Flutist, Violin Player, Congist, Saxophonist.
The musicians are used as "ghost players" on many Kompa recordings.
Their music's are used in almost every style of Haitian Kompa recordings, including Backing tracks, Haitian film scores, Intrumentals, Tracks, Haitian advertising jingles, Haitan television theme songs, and many subgenres of Kompa Music.
Most of the players associated with the Gimpsy! Gimpsi! Gimpsé! had formal backgrounds in playing, Haitian Kompa Dirèk, Zouk, Ragga, and Rasin music (Haitian roots music) and have been active in the Haitian Music Indistry (HMI) music scene for at least 3 years.
The band derives its name from Guemps, the first name of Negre Marron Records CEO and Label director Rene, Guemps who started the band and thought it had a nice ring to it.
The crew is composed of Lead Guitarist, Rithym guitarist, Steel Guitarist, Bassist, Drummer, Percussionists, Gongist, Pianist, Keyboardist, Keytarist, Back up vocalists Trompet player, Trombonist, Flutist, Violin Player, Congist, Saxophonist.
The musicians are used as "ghost players" on many Kompa recordings.
Their music's are used in almost every style of Haitian Kompa recordings, including Backing tracks, Haitian film scores, Intrumentals, Tracks, Haitian advertising jingles, Haitan television theme songs, and many subgenres of Kompa Music.
Most of the players associated with the Gimpsy! Gimpsi! Gimpsé! had formal backgrounds in playing, Haitian Kompa Dirèk, Zouk, Ragga, and Rasin music (Haitian roots music) and have been active in the Haitian Music Indistry (HMI) music scene for at least 3 years.
Did you know that a lot of Haitian musician hired
Gimpsy! Gimpsi! Gimpsé! to record their albums for them, before having their own band members?
Gimpsy! Gimpsi! Gimpsé! to record their albums for them, before having their own band members?
by Negre Marron Records October 25, 2018
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
C&B is short for Compas and Blues.
A new style music originating from Haiti and sung by artists of Haitian origin.that combines elements of Compas, Zouk, Kizomba Blues, Gospel, Dance, Hip Hop, with a soulful style vocal.
A new style music originating from Haiti and sung by artists of Haitian origin.that combines elements of Compas, Zouk, Kizomba Blues, Gospel, Dance, Hip Hop, with a soulful style vocal.
by Negre Marron Records September 05, 2018
Franglish Rock, a sub-genre of the French-English style of Rock & Pop music originating from France, Canada, West Africa, and the French Caribbean countries, sung and performed by artist over live instrumentals and, or backing tracks.
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 most Euro-Pan-American Rock and Pop song , most Franglish Rock & Pop are typically song based music with a 4/4 tme signature and often focus and the Verse-Chorus-Verse Form.
And the lyrics of Franglish Rock & Pop songs typically focus on romantic love, social or political
A notable label of this kind of Franglish Rock& Pop is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
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 most Euro-Pan-American Rock and Pop song , most Franglish Rock & Pop are typically song based music with a 4/4 tme signature and often focus and the Verse-Chorus-Verse Form.
And the lyrics of Franglish Rock & Pop songs typically focus on romantic love, social or political
A notable label of this kind of Franglish Rock& Pop is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
by Negre Marron Records January 26, 2019
KompAfro-Pop is a fusion of Haitian Kompa and Africain Populari Music, played in nightclubs from mainly the French-Creole speaking countries of the Caribbean, such as Haiti, Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe as well as Canada, France and Western Africa..
Typical instruments are:
Bass guitar, congas, drums, guitar, brass, keyboard, percussion, saxophone, backing track, and chanted vocals
Both the music and dance are similar, the only difference between both genres is: KompAfro-Pop is played at a higher tempo than traditional Kompa and the lyrics are mostly sung in French-Haitian Creole.
Typical instruments are:
Bass guitar, congas, drums, guitar, brass, keyboard, percussion, saxophone, backing track, and chanted vocals
Both the music and dance are similar, the only difference between both genres is: KompAfro-Pop is played at a higher tempo than traditional Kompa and the lyrics are mostly sung in French-Haitian Creole.
by Negre Marron Records September 30, 2018