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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MANILA: OBEY DUBPLATE

Don Pasa and the rest of the 32bar crew sheds light in Manila. I was introduced to the cats from 32bar through mutual friends a while back here in Los Angeles, they use to throw lots of events in the city. Last time I heard Don P opened up a store in Manila called the...

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obey x levi’s

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OBEY x MJ poster

To celebrate Michael Jordan’s official induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, iconic graffiti artist and founder of the Obey brand, Shepard Fairey has created this poster of Jordan dunking. Fairey is to produce a series of similar posters, each of which will revisit the best moments of Jordan’s career, which should make for...

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On the Blvd

On the Blvd of Ventura in the San Fernando Valley sets home to the one and only Primitive. Primitive is a retail Boutique founded by Paul “P-Rod” Rodriguez Jr. . The store is owned by Jubal and our good friend Andy. We’ve known Andy since our days in high school. He worked with K.Thought and...

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The Making of Lance Armstrong’s Shepard Fairey Bike for the 2009 Giro d’Italia

Check out this video of Lance Armstrong’s bike being created by artist Shane Siedschlag with Shepard Fairey’s design. LIFESWELL® -boj01

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