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 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.

"Twitta Dat"

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New Shi*p*ment

Our good friends from Primitive have just received a new shipment of goods. Here are just 2 new colorways from their PRIMITIVE x NEW ERA 5950 Collection … These 2 are inspired by the classic MLB team colors, they kept this batch simple and straight forward. If you noticed the MLB now uses black under...

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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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