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Kompa Chrétien

Kompa Chrétien is the Haitian genre of Gospel music. Kompa chrétien, is often referred to simply as ("KOMPA LEVANJIL") in Haitian Creole or in French. "("KOMPAS ÉVANGÉLIQUE ") French (a combination of Haitian music and evangelistic lyric with a flair Kompa .

Kompa Chrétien is composed and performed for many purposes, including, religious or ceremonial purposes, aesthetic pleasure and as an entertainment product for the marketplace.
Kompa Chrétien music is played in church, auditoriums, gospel music concerts.
Typical instruments are:
Hymns, clapping and foot stomping, Vocals (often with strong use of harmony), piano organ, Keyboard, Timbal, Cymbal, Keytar, guitar, drums, Hi-hats, bass guitar,
Hey Daniella,
Are you can I borrow your Kompa Chrétien CD to listen in my car?
by Negre Marron Records October 3, 2018
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Kompa! Kompa! Kompa!

The name derived from Kompa the popular music originated on the island of Haiti, is a Dance Studio located New York City that offers many styles of Kompa dancing which include:
Kompa and Beat, KomPassion (Also known as "Kompa Love", "Kizomba" Kompa Gouyad or just "Zouk",) KomPadou, Kompa-Rengue, Salsa-Kompa, KompaChata, Kompa­-Ragga, and KompAfro and Beat.

Kompa! Kompa! Kompa! Dance Studio offer classes for all levels. Whether you are a beginner Kompa dancer or an advanced dancer,

Kompa! Kompa! Kompa! Dance Studio offers many different classes during the week. Classes range from Kompa on the 1 and "Private 1 on 1 dance session" which runs for 1 hour long and features a male or female instructor.

Kompa on the 1 and 2 "group classes" which are run for 2 hours long and features male and female instructors.

Each class is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to Kompa dance which include, Kompa etiquette, floorcraft, leading/following techniques
and partner safety.
Hey Gina,

I got you a gift certificate for Kompa! Kompa! Kompa! Dance Studio, I hope you use it.
by Negre Marron Records December 1, 2018
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Kompa-itus

Kompa-itus, pronounced "cohm-PA-ih-tus." The word is a portmanteau of Kompa and Tinnitus.

They are those Haitian Kompa and Beat songs that are stuck in your head by playing themselves there over. And over. And over.

Someone infected with Kompa-itus may find themselves humming and whistling to the song and can end up dancing to tune that's playing inside their heads.

It usually happens after a heavy night of dancing partying or after hearing a Haitian DJ plays them over the air on Haitian Community radio, even streaming them on Youtube, Spotify and Souncloud can do it to you.

The term "Kompa-Itus" was originally coined by RENÉ Guemps in 2019.
Yo Theodore!
"I think I got a bad case of Kompa-itus, do you know how to get them out?"

"Ah man, I heard that the only cure for that is to go back and listen to all the songs you keep hearing in your head all over again or else they'll never leave"
by Negre Marron Records January 23, 2019
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Kompa Indirèk

Kompa Indirèk is a modern style of the Haitian Compas Direct (Haitian Créole Konpa Dirèk), “the percussion-heavy, rhythmic dance music“ of Haiti that emphasizes musical instruments and features very little or no singing with elements of Sook, KomPop, Compas and Blues, Frenglish R&B and Kompa-Forró.

The physical typical musical instruments are rarely used and are replaced to smaller outfits featuring the use of electronic music technology, such as Drums kits, Electric Bass, Keybass/ Electric Guitars, Keytars, Synthesiser, samplers, electronic percussion, backing track, Sequencers, Drum Machine, Loops, Sound effects, EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument, Keytar, Keybass, MIDI, Drum machines, Melody, Personal computers and Digital Audio Workstations (DAW).

Other elements which are played by electromechanical musical instruments include:
One soukous-like sinuous twining lead guitar and the other one is a trebly rhythm guitars and the pulsing repeated melodic basslines.

Some common structures and forms in Kompa Indirèk instrumentals are:

Intro Hook / Rhythm Hook / Drop Chorus / Rhythm Hook / Drop Chorus / Background Instrumental Hook / Drop Chorus / Outro Hook.

Any Music listeners who only enjoyed listening to Compas Direct or Zouk will also enjoy Kompa Indirèk

The term was coined in 2018 by René Guemps, the Founding member of NYC-based independent label Negre Marron Records.
Renée-La Mama just released a new Kompa Indirèk Instrumental EP yesterday
by Negre Marron Records July 28, 2020
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KOMPA AND BEAT RADYO

KOMPA AND BEAT RADYO is the online home of Haitian ETHNO KOMPA music, a sub-genre of Kompa Direct music that fuses traditional Haitian rhythms with contemporary beats and sounds - sung by performers or singers of non-Haitian origin. The instrumentals or backing tracks are typically accompanied by live Kompa session musicians of Haitian origin.

The radio station is referred to as "K&B Radyo" or by its brand name on air. Negre Marron Records, a label René Guemps created, owns the radio station. He also works as a radio producer and seeial entrepreneur.

This CrEnglish-language online music radio station uses a system that generates audio for broadcast depending on what is happening right now in a local market.

KOMPA AND BEAT RADYO is the first live internet radio station playing Ethno-Kompa music in the Haitian Diaspora.

The well-liked programme was co-hosted by DJ Renée-La Ai and DJ René-Lo Ai in cyberspace. Not to be confused with Ai digital twins, they’re referred to as (The Ai Twins).

The dynamic duo hosts THE KOMPA HOUR, a special segment that airs daily at 10 a.m. during which they spotlight some of the most popular and influential ETHNO KOMPA musicians.

The most popular artist on Negre Marron Records, Miss-Ter-i, is currently playing one of the station's most popular songs, (FEELN AWESOME).

The KOMPA HOUR is one of four music programmes for Kompa that Kompa and Beats Radyo have planned.

Including: Kompa Zone is; Haiti Vibes; Kompa Mix; Zouk Radio; and Radyo Ayiti.
Listen to the KOMPA AND BEAT RADYO Indie Music of the Day. (Around 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm, and 9:00 pm,)
by Negre Marron Records March 13, 2023
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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.
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.
by Negre Marron Records May 7, 2023
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KOMPA AND BEAT

Kompa and Beat: The term was coined in 2018 by René Guemps, the Founding member of NYC-based independent internet record label Negre Marron Records.

Kompa and Beat refers to a captivating music genre that fuses the infectious rhythms of Kompa with the energetic beats of various genres like hip-hop, reggae, Afrobeat, and electronic music.

This unique fusion creates a melodic and rhythmic experience that transcends boundaries and ignites the dance floor.

Unleash your inner groove with Kompa and Beat! This genre offers a harmonious journey of genre blending, where traditional Kompa elements harmonize with modern beats and arrangements. Imagine the irresistible sway of Kompa melodies intertwined with pulsating hip-hop drums or the fusion of soucous-inspired guitar riffs with electronic synths.

Kompa and Beat is a celebration of rhythmic fusion, captivating listeners with its melodic vibes and infectious energy. Whether you're dancing to the beat at a lively club, enjoying it on your headphones during a commute, or discovering new tracks on curated playlists, Kompa and Beat is a genre that leaves a lasting impression.
“Join the movement and immerse yourself in the world of KOMPA AND BEAT! Experience the genre's unique sounds, explore its vibrant artist community, and let the rhythmic fusion take you on a musical journey like no other.”
by Negre Marron Records May 30, 2023
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