by Mlle. Lulu October 19, 2005
by Jebuz April 05, 2004
Often spoken by amateur French students in North America or tourists in France, Quebec or other French speaking regions. Speaking French with a blatant english accent (pronouncing silent H's and S's and Z's etc) throwing in a mix of english words with french suffix/prefixes.
by sandie March 24, 2005
is french enlgish. i used franglish quite often. franglish is when you are writting or speaking in english, but add random french words in the middle of the sentance, where they usually dont make sence, or just sound odd.
by Cori <3 May 28, 2005
Franglish R&B, also known as “R&B Franglais” (French) a sub-genre of Rhythm and Blues music originating from the Franglish speaking communities such as France and Canada, and certain part of Africa, sung and performed by Franglish Speaking Artist either over live instrumentals and, or backing tracks.
Typical instruments are:
Modern synthesizer,, Drum machine, Microphone, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Backing track, DAW, Sampler, Loops, Drums kits, Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, Talk box, piano Piano/Keyboard/Keytar, KeyBass, Hooks/ Lyrical melodies and Harmonies, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Ostinatos, Melisma and Rap-singing.
Just like Contemporary R&b music , most Franglish R&B artists often focus on melodies and catchy hooks, and chorus that contrasts melodically, rhythmically and harmonically with the verse.
Often the lyrics of Franglish R&B songs typically focus on love and romantic relationships
A notable label of this kind of Franglish R&B 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, Trombone, Backing track, DAW, Sampler, Loops, Drums kits, Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, Talk box, piano Piano/Keyboard/Keytar, KeyBass, Hooks/ Lyrical melodies and Harmonies, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Ostinatos, Melisma and Rap-singing.
Just like Contemporary R&b music , most Franglish R&B artists often focus on melodies and catchy hooks, and chorus that contrasts melodically, rhythmically and harmonically with the verse.
Often the lyrics of Franglish R&B songs typically focus on love and romantic relationships
A notable label of this kind of Franglish R&B is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
by Negre Marron Records January 27, 2019
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 27, 2019
Franglish is a portmanteau of Francais and English, also known as “rap Franglais” (français), a sub-genre of Hip hop music originating from Franglish speaking countries such as France, Canada, Cameroon, which are sung or rap-sing over hardcore beats mixed in macaronic French and English.
Typical instruments are: Drum machine, Microphone, Backing track, DAW, Sampler, Loops, live Drums, Claps, Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, Piano/Keyboard/Keytar, KeyBass, Hooks/ Lyrical melodies and Harmonies, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, and Chorus and Chanted Vocals.
Key stylistic elements: MCing/rap-singing, Freestyling, DJing/scratching with turntables, .
Other elements include:
Replayed beats (Drumlines or bass lines,
Sampling, Synthesized beats and sounds effects.
Though similar to mainstream American hip hop, most Franglish Hip hop artists often focus on lifestyles, slum life, gang warfare, social pressure/ Social inequality/disparities , the drug trade and the violent lifestyles and impoverished conditions of inner-city Francophone younths.
It's played in Community radios, dance clubs and outdoor music festivals by mainly French and English speaking DJs and VJs.
A notable label of this kind of Franglish is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps
Typical instruments are: Drum machine, Microphone, Backing track, DAW, Sampler, Loops, live Drums, Claps, Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, Piano/Keyboard/Keytar, KeyBass, Hooks/ Lyrical melodies and Harmonies, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, and Chorus and Chanted Vocals.
Key stylistic elements: MCing/rap-singing, Freestyling, DJing/scratching with turntables, .
Other elements include:
Replayed beats (Drumlines or bass lines,
Sampling, Synthesized beats and sounds effects.
Though similar to mainstream American hip hop, most Franglish Hip hop artists often focus on lifestyles, slum life, gang warfare, social pressure/ Social inequality/disparities , the drug trade and the violent lifestyles and impoverished conditions of inner-city Francophone younths.
It's played in Community radios, dance clubs and outdoor music festivals by mainly French and English speaking DJs and VJs.
A notable label of this kind of Franglish is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps
Myrtha! who woulda thought that one day Franglish Hip Hop would be this popular in Canda and Cameroon?
by Negre Marron Records January 18, 2019