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.

Photo set teaser

Monday, January 25, 2010

How did you spend your Sunday afternoon? Well for us, we made our way from the Valley to DTLA for a lifestyle photo/video shoot collaboration between us and Chicharon Adventures.

We started in the morning at Exaktoh’s crib. Then, voyaged to Angel’s Flight and Angel’s Knoll Park in the Bunker Hill District. Though many of us have lived in L.A. for over 20 years, we haven’t experienced the Bunker Hill District during the day. This gave us the reason to pay this location a visit to see what type of scenery it had to offer. This location alone made the shoot a unique experience in itself. Soon after, we made our way to Little Tokyo. We spent the majority of our time here to visit shops and to have lunch at Oiwakes. We then took our entourage across the street to an empty parking lot where we were able to use the downtown skyline as our backdrop.

I don’t want to give away too much but keep an eye peeled in the upcoming weeks for the video of this collabo! Here’s a photo set teaser of the shoot to hold you up til the video drops.