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.

 

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 communities in the Philippines who have been negatively affected by their social and physical environments. We also strive to connect communities here in the United States to the children and families in the Philippines through advocacy, awareness-building, and fundraising programs.”

We turned in a song entitled “Lost Angels” (Rhythm Natives, LP available early 09). This song is about people who live or venture out to the “big city” in search of something better for themselves and their families (the struggle, the passion, survival, goals, happiness, depression and  love, to name a few, are some of the elements /obstabcles we go through no matter what city you reside in).

“This city at times can leave your dreams hoping / leaving you to pick up the peices that is broken/ an unforgiving town hitting from all angles / giving no pity, the city of Lost Angels” -chorus from Lost Angels

You will have to go to the show on Oct. 18 to purchase the album or visit our myspace as it would be available through our page very soon.

Word up, see you at the mBAR.

rhythmnatives_live@theMBAR_oct.18

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