The term "Franglish Pop & Rap," is a combination of "rhythm-
based lyricism of hip hop
music and Pop
music which fused the with preference for melodious vocals and catchy tunes, influenced by American hip-hop which was developed in the
French-speaking countries such as Canada,
France, West Africa, and the
French Caribbean countries, sung by artist of Haitian origin and over live instrumentals and, or backing tracks.
Typical instruments are:
Modern synthesizer, Drum machine, Robotic voice, Talkbox, Microphone, Saxophone, Electronic Drums, Trumpet, Tombone, Backing track, DAW, Sampler, Loops, Drums kits, Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, Singing, Effects, Vocoder, Rapping, Piano/Keyboard/Keytar, KeyBass, Hooks/ Lyrical melodies and Harmonies, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Ostinatos, Rap-singing.
Just like most Euro-Pan-American Pop & Rap songs, most Franglish Pop & Rap songs typically use hip-hop beats and raps with strong melodic hooks, which are usually featured as part of the chorus section in a standard pop-song.
And the lyrics of Franglish Pop & Rap songs are often lighthearted, mellow, more sanguine style with choruses similar to those heard in Pop
music with less aggressive lyrics than street-level rap
music, but the lyrics remain typically in
French.
A notable label of this kind of Franglish Pop & Rap is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
