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.

 

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J-Dilla x Stussy Documentary (final part)

part 3 (of 3) Stussy – J Dilla Documentary Prt3 (of 3) from Stussy on Vimeo. parts 1 and 2

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J Dilla X Stussy (part 2 of 3)

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J Dilla x Stussy Documentary (part 1)

Stussy produced a three part documentary series about J Dilla’s life in Los Angeles that they’ll be releasing every week. They just threw up part 1 of the documentary on their site, along with the accompanying pictures to go along with it. They’re releasing part 2 (”Detroit to Los Angeles”) on next Wednesday and then part 3...

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Suite for Ma Dukes (Finale & Encore)

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A Suite for Ma Dukes

To many, February is redeemed as Dilla Month, but to me, everytime I bump a song sprinkled with that Dilla spice it doesn’t matter what month, day, hour and second it is because it’s all day errday. Who isn’t a fan of J-Dilla? Sheeeat, if you know somebody that has been living under a turd...

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