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.
February 18 is Andre Young’s birthday and alot of people have been partying like the last part of the “Nothing But A G Thang” video since 2003. On this day, any aswers coming out of your mouth should only be “Deez Nuuutz”.
Look out for Dre Day celebrations in your city, but before you go you better stap on your Compton hats and locs bring some of that…HELL YEAH.
The creators of Dre Day.
Lamont Coleman, Big L passed away 13 years ago today. Underated to this day, Big L was the mc’s mc! Punchlines and deliveries all day, Harlem World’s son is still shining. Flamboyant forever! Look out for the new Big L documentary, “Street Struck” out this year, his murder is still unsolved.
Don’t forget, the Rhythm Natives (Kreative Thought/Me) is on the mic hosting LiFESWELL every month. Shouts to our brother Garfield Adams on his new video premiering next week at LiFESWELL, can’t wait to see it.
This is some super fly shit from the guys at Gasface (France) who are currently working on a short film about the ultra cool composer/producer/sample source Galt MacDermot entitled Looking 4 Galt. They have teamed up with DJ Greengiant and have released a sampler of Galt’s work as well as some tunes that most of you are familiar with. Check out the drops by Pete Rock, Juju of the Beatnuts, El Da Sensei, Jadakiss and other. The concept of the film is to “exploring the New York hospitality” through Hip-hop culture and meetings with great New Yorker culture figures. Listen to the sampler or download it for free.
Down With The King by lookin4galt
Common and Stevie Wonder pay tribute to J.Dilla and Whitney Houston at this post-Grammy event at the Conga Room in Los Angeles. Stevie sings over Slum Village’s “Fall N Love” and then he launches into Houston’s “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.” Watch here
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