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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Dream Jungle

Monday, July 26, 2010

As you probably know, this past Saturday we performed at an event that was put together by Manila Ryce & the Beatrock Artist Kollective at Dream Jungle Tattoo in Long Beach. To a nice, receptive, and fun crowd; We did our thing. Soon after our set, the band collaborated with Bambu by backing him up...

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Universal Speakers- album release party

Saturday, September 5, 2009

I will be performing with the Universal Speakers tonight, swing by if you’re around the way. www.universalspeakers.us eXAKTOh

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Universal Love

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Universal Speakers drops their album Universal Love today. Long Beach support the home team! Packed with Reggae, HipHop, R&B tracks featuring artists like Dub PassenJah of Chapter 11 and Exaktoh of the Rhythm Natives. A special dubplate by reggae’s renoun artist, Haft Pint, and a guest appearance by Reggae Central’s Chuck Foster. Other artists that...

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Universal Speakers

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Three females hailing out of Long Beach, CA with the sounds of reggae, hip hop and R & B. Performing at various places locally and out of the city, they have built a solid fan base. Using their own creative moto, “you can find US between the mic (mUSic)” has set them to establish their...

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Bind iT

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Its goin to be a busy one for us this week. During the course of the week, we will be in the studio finishing up 2 new songs, re-invent the set for each of the 3 shows that we have coming up on Friday- Monday and constantly create new joints to stack for the LP we are finishing...

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