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GETTING THEM READY August 26 2009
Photoshoot at Alex’s with Jon and kimCA. Baseball Tee, People Power, and Live and Die in CA will hit the shop later this week.
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PEEP THIS August 25 2009
Paul (Sunday Print Co) sent over these production pics of our new line. They will be photographed tonight by Alex Rapada, and will be in the online store by the end of the week.
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PLAY TIME August 24 2009
LACMA for a photoshoot at their urban light exhibit and then Farmers Market for Brazilian churrasco. That’s how I spent my Saturday. And I had the d-SLR to document it. Loads of fun, especially since my weapon of choice is a point and shoot.
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TWO TIMES August 23 2009
Birthday shouts to Alex (Encompass LA):
And to Glen (eXAKTOh of the Rhythm Natives):
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YOU’RE HIRED August 22 2009
Last week, Jon (Rhythm Natives) asked me to do the band a huge favor. They needed their bio rewritten for the FPAC event held in September (see the events section on the sidebar). I obliged, and was humbled by the opportunity. It took me a while to write it because I started it as an article, referencing the early 80s hip hop band philosophy and comparing it to the band’s foundation. I soon realized that it just needed to be simple. The final copy read like this:
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 three emcees - Jon Narboneta, Alan Munoz (who also doubles as their guitarist), and Glen Techico - they’ve expanded into a seven 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.
After submitting, I was asked to be their publicist. I, of course, responded with an enthusiastic “hell yeah”. By the middle of this week, it felt so official as I was formally welcomed into the RN family. Now on their website, you can see the new bio and this:
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