About the Rhythm Natives

In the early '00s, Chatsworth High School became the meeting grounds for the band that is known as the Rhythm Natives. They were founded on a common love for hip hop and live instrumentation, and the integration of the two. Fronted by two emcees - Jon Narboneta, and Glen Techico - they’ve expanded into a six man unit that also includes: bassist Matt Mora, drummer Robert Fabros, keyboardist Chez Guinto, and guitarist Martin Fabros.

Their sound is found between the cracks of genre divisions. The organic mix of hip hop, jazz, R&B, and soul has earned them the respect of various events and venues up and down the California coast. Their lyrics are in tune with everyday experiences and social trends – all resonating with their listeners, who are often found immersed in a Rhythm Natives melody and rhyme.

In 2007, they recorded their live show at the Temple Bar in Los Angeles. Since then, copies have been floating around Southern California and beyond. The musical energy heard on each track is so significant, that it has left fans wanting more. In October 2010, the Rhythm Natives answered with the release of their self titled debut album that is sold in both digital and physical forms. They have proven to be on the rise, bringing a breath of fresh air to the art they love so much.

 

Eyes Up

Join us on 5/24 in Downtown Los Angeles. We’ve been gearing up for this show, ya’ll know the drill.

WE’RE BAAACK!!!

Catch us Saturday May 12th at SCOTLAND YARD.

See you there!

Mint Night Madness

3 hiphop bands, 1 night, don’t miss this shit!

Robert Glasper Experiment

The Experiment consists of Robert Glasper on piano and Fender Rhodes, Casey Benjamin on vocoder and saxophone, Derrick Hodge on electric bass, and Chris Dave on drums. They are currently on tour and will be on David Letterman tonight. If you are in Los Angeles on March 22, join us in the crowd.

Iron Chef

I guess it’s good to keep forgetting cds at the rest before you drive. Because of that, I’ve been driving around listening to the radio for the past 3 days and need some dirt in my life. Today I google “Ghostface Killa” and stumbled on this “Iron Sharpens Iron” mixtape hosted by Dub Floyd & Maffew Ragazino. This mixtape cameout about a month ago but it doesn’t matter, there’s tons of free music on the web so take advantage.