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 DJ Alex Rapada.
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 Los Angeles events like Bridges, Soul Sessions, Sonido Sundays, and The Rootdown. 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. 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 their fans wanting more. Lucky for them, the guys are currently in the studio with producer Asi Friedman, working on a new album. With an early 2010 release date, the Rhythm Natives are slated to be on the rise and bring a breath of fresh air to the art they love so much.
Major Lazer & Switch & Diplo
Notting Hill Carnival had a hole blown in it by Diplo and Switch’s Major Lazer party, thrown in association with the Red Bull Music Academy. Featuring Joker, Drop the Lime, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry, David Rodigan and more, it was – as you’d expect – one of the Bank Holiday festival’s...
REMEMBER THE TIMES – MJ BDAY Celebration
Featuring
DJ QUESTLOVE
HOST/DJ
VIKTER DUPLAIX
visual artists
PB Wolf
JEFF MIDDLEMISS
DAVO
MarcDANIEL JOHNSON
Culinary treats provided by
DANTE FRIED CHICKEN
www.rideorfry.com
915 S. Sante Fe Ave
(behind bldg) Downtown LA. 90021
Ample street parking with roaming security
$20 entrance before 11:30pm w/ RSVP to:
questloversvp@walktalkin.com
(RSVP submitted by 5pm day of event)
10pm-4am | 21wID
*Cash only event*
Indoor/Outdoor areas
Check out the rehearsal video of DJ Jay P and Bojo as they prepare for their DJ meets Drummer set this coming Saturday. DJ Jay P (DP Sound) meets Bojo (Rhythm Natives) at Suckerfree!
LIFESWELL
(August 18, 2010 – Brooklyn, NY) After 16 years, Fat Beats has announced the closing of the legendary label’s two remaining retail locations in New York and Los Angeles. Fat Beats will celebrate the legacies of the stores, which are scheduled to close in early September (New York: September 4th, Los Angeles: September 18th) by...
Wearing one too many hats does not limit Asi Friedman’s creativity. The multi-talented music producer gives us a glimpse behind the mixing board and shed’s light about his personal life in and out of the studio. With a new family, a steady 9-5 and on going studio projects, Asi has found the balance between necessity...
