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.

 

Monthly Archives: September 2008

sherf

 What the hell is Sherf? It sounds interesting, naw, it sounds like a songtitle from a psychedelic album. I get it, it’s probably like  saying, “Keep talking maahfucka amma smack you in your mouf, or “Yo b, that’s a fly sherf, how much you copped that for?”  Sheeeat, take it how you want it, in the words of...

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Live @ the MBAR, Hollywood 10/18/08

KAP approached us  regarding a compilation album project that they were developing. The sales from this album will help raise funds for the organization to acheive their goals. Kamay at Puso strives to help communities in the Philippines help themselves. “We will accomplish this by providing social services, medical assistance, education, and grassroots leadership development to...

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COMMON / NERD live @ the Wiltern 09.14

  Last nights show at the Wiltern in Los Angeles with Common / NERD is one of the best shows I’ve been to in awhile hands down. I finally got a chance to see NERD live who are one of my biggest influences in music along side theRoots. I’ve been a NERD fan since their...

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Limited Edition

$15 w/ FREE Temple Bar Live Performance CD. Get’em while supplies last … Contact Exaktoh for more info on sizes available. Look out for more RN merchandise in the near future … be easy -boj01

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downtown ARTwalk

I’ve been living in downtown LA for about 3 months now and every 2nd Thursday of the month the streets are buzzin. Sometimes I would be hanging out in the firescape overlooking Spring St. and would see all kinds of people (mainly groups) walking along the quiet old Los Angeles streets as they dissapear into...

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