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KompRap, the name is a portmanteau of Kompa and Rap, a sub-genre of Kompa & Beat, commonly abbreviated as K&B, originating from the Haitian diaspora, which combines elements of old school Haitian Kompa with Creole Rap or Hip-Hop music.

Key stylistic element:
Vocals include a blend of singing, Rapping, Chant-Rapping, often in Crenglish or Franglish, and usually Feature a Lead artist, Backing Vocalist and a guest artist who 'd contribute a guest verse.

Common variants include the verse-Instrumental-verse form and the thirty-two-bar form, with a focus on
feature puns, play on words and suggestive phonetic combinations, but the lyrics often contain long series of lines each of which rhyme with each other.

Typical instruments are:
Modern synthesizer, Drum machine, Robotic voice, Key tar, KeyBass, EWI, Talkbox, Microphone, Saxophone, Electronic Drums, MIDI, Trumpet, Backing Track, Tombone, Backing track, DAW, Sampler, Loops, Drums kits, Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, DJ Set, Effects, Vocoder.

Other elements include:
Melodies, catchy hooks, Call and Response, Ostinatos, and a chorus that contrasts melodically, rhythmically and harmonically with the verse.

What makes KompRap interesting is that it alternates between a sung verse and an instrumental section.

All KompRap tracks always ends with an instrumental break.

A notable label of this kind of KompRap is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
Have you heard Kri-T-Kal's KompRap Single yet?" "Yeah Bro, I love that style of Music.
KompRap by Negre Marron Records November 24, 2019
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KompAppeal 

KompAppeal, is the Haitian Emo music, characterized by an emphasis on emotional expression, sometimes through Komfessional lyrics and are sung in Fench/Creole by artists of Haitian origins.

Typical instruments
Keyboard/Keytar, Drum machines, Vocals, guitar, Electron bass, Saxophone, drums, MIDI, and EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument)

A notable label of this kind of KompAppeal music is Negre Marron Records which was foundef in New York City ) 2018) by René Guemps.
Her KompAppeal song is so emotional.
KompAppeal by Negre Marron Records October 19, 2018
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KompApraise 

KompApraise

A Kompa and Beat singer who writes and performs music in order to praise a political figure and or other important person.

Often during Haitian carnival season political candidates businesses and wealthy Haitian families would sought out KompaNaval, Kompa-Ragga and Rara Bands even Kreyòl Rappers to compose and perform a KompApraisel songs about them as a form of advertisement or publicity,

Some artists who want to break into the music industry and make a name for themselves would offer to write good KompApraise songs for whoever will pay for or sponsor their album production and provide them a carnival float to perform on during the Carnival.

Some artists who don't have a their own bands would go as far as Miami and New York City to book session with Studio musicians who they know can provide them a hot backing track get their track done in time for Carnaval.
A notable ensemble for this kind of collaboration work is Gimpsy! Gimpsi! Gimpsé!, a collective of Kompa and Beat session musicians based in New York City.

Before the Karnival season arrives which usually in January, known as Pre-Kanaval, and the main carnival in February and held over several weeks each year leading up to Mardi Gras.

The first musician to sing a KomApraise song to praise a Haitian President in 1968 was Nemours Jean Baptiste, the founder and creator of Haitian Kompa Music.
This KompApraise song will make this candidate very popular.
KompApraise by Negre Marron Records November 25, 2018

A KompAppella 

is the Haitian A cappella style of unaccompanied vocal music., specifically group or solo singing without instrumental accompaniment,

Instead of singing over a rhythm that matches the sentiment of the lyrics, a singer would sets the tone him/herself by building a live loop of his/her own harmonies and snaps. Using the full range of their vocals,

Characterised by Typical instruments
Layed Vocals, Vocal percussion, Live looping, Harmonies, Snaps/Claps, Vocal toning, Body percussion, Vocal cords, Beatboxing, Body percussion and instrument mimicry as in Vocalese and/or. Scatting.
Some Haitian singer and voodoo priests even use A KompAppella to create adaptations of traditional FolKompa music, which they use at the begining of voodoo ceremonies.
n. A screenshot fabricated by a company to misrepresent the graphics of a game; a combination of the words bullshit and screenshot.

Originated from Penny Arcade, a popular gaming webcomic.
-Have you seen Madden 2006 for the Xbox 360? The graphics are gonna be awesome!
-Dude, the Madden 2006 images they showed at E3 were bullshots. It doesn't look nearly as good as they said.
bullshot by Worker Unit #503,298,545 September 26, 2005
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Gayborhood 

N. A neighborhood containing homes, clubs, bars, restaurants, and other places of business and entertainment that cater to homosexuals.
"They've opened up a new club in the Gayborhood called the Male Box."
Gayborhood by Mia Shields January 6, 2006
Word of the Day on July 14, 2026
A small piece of information. Derived from the word ken, used often in the scottish language and is synonymous with knowledge.
Person 1: "Hey I don't get this shit. How do you solve this problem?"
Person 2: "I got that one. Give me some kenlets on this assignment and I'll help you w/ that one."
kenlet by Norma Y. October 8, 2005
Word of the Day on July 13, 2026