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Flobots are an alternative rap/rock band from Denver, CO. They consist of Jonny 5 (vocals), Brer Rabbit (vocals), Mackenzie Roberts (viola), Jessie Walker (bass), Andy Guerrero (guitar), Joe Ferrone (trumpet) and Kenny Ortiz (drums). The band became popular in 2008 when their singles “Handlebars” and “Rise” became hits on American alternative rock radio.
When a pair of quick-witted emcees joins forces with a battle-hardened, groove-fusing rhythm section, a classically trained violist and trumpet player, the result is a sound that explores and expands the frontiers of live hip-hop. Progressive in both style and message, the band’s ability to drop from symphonic rock-infused crescendos into stripped-down string-laden breakbeats has earned Flobots a reputation for both originality and authenticity.
After originally forming as a side project in 2005, Flobots brought together Emcee’s Jonny 5 and Brer Rabbit with violist Mackenzie Roberts, guitarist Andy Guerrero, bassist Jesse Walker, trumpet player Joe Ferrone, and drummer Kenny Ortiz. By the end of the year, it was clear that the band’s refreshingly positive message and nontraditional instrumentation gave it both a universal appeal and a marketable buzz factor. Whether sharing the stage with jam bands, indie rock acts, or hip-hop groups, Flobots won the crowds and quickly reached a tippping point to became one of Denver’s most influential bands.
When a pair of quick-witted emcees joins forces with a battle-hardened, groove-fusing rhythm section, a classically trained violist and trumpet player, the result is a sound that explores and expands the frontiers of live hip-hop. Progressive in both style and message, the band’s ability to drop from symphonic rock-infused crescendos into stripped-down string-laden breakbeats has earned Flobots a reputation for both originality and authenticity.
After originally forming as a side project in 2005, Flobots brought together Emcee’s Jonny 5 and Brer Rabbit with violist Mackenzie Roberts, guitarist Andy Guerrero, bassist Jesse Walker, trumpet player Joe Ferrone, and drummer Kenny Ortiz. By the end of the year, it was clear that the band’s refreshingly positive message and nontraditional instrumentation gave it both a universal appeal and a marketable buzz factor. Whether sharing the stage with jam bands, indie rock acts, or hip-hop groups, Flobots won the crowds and quickly reached a tippping point to became one of Denver’s most influential bands.
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Live At House Of Blues - Anaheim, CA
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Fight With Tools
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Rise
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Stand Up
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Stand Up
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Mayday!!!
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Combat
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Fight With Tools
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Rise
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Same Thing
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There's A War Going On For Your Mind
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The Rhythm Method (Move!)
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Never Had It
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We Are Winning
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Anne Braden
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Shoutbox
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RotaryKnight wrote:
i wished there was more bands like flobots. handlebars maybe their most popular hit, but it brought their powerful politcal attention to the masses.
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goldspot7 wrote:
new album plssss....
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mattthemcman wrote:
They have another CD coming out next year!
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SkyEatsMoon wrote:
Ehh. I think to the naked eye, they're one hit wonders, but their album is actually very decent. Shame a lot of people have forgotten them. D:
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deztron wrote:
is there any new stuff?
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blackadder77 wrote:
Handlebars is just awesome, who cares if people only like that song.
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punkrockalfred wrote:
The video for Handlebars is some powerful stuff. So is the song. The way it gradually gets more serious and political as it goes on.
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sufjanatic_93 wrote:
every true fan say this with me: "i hate people who only like handlebars"
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tortACh wrote:
да да, на репкор то мало тянет )
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DanielSchepers wrote:
Haha I laughed at the tag ''Fucking Awesome''.
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doubledylan wrote:
one hit wonder, not really. You should actually listen to the whole album. It all fits together well and has a lot to say. They are labeled often a 'one hit wonder' bc they haven't sold out. Props to Flobots!
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klopsick wrote:
"one hit wonder"? LOL
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Bodehode wrote:
no, theyre great!
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OrdealByFire wrote:
one hit wonder.
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My_Own_Enemy wrote:
вообще Василий какой-то писал описание. Фразы типа "помоему, клип охуенен потому, что..." неуместны в описании группы.
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Alifons wrote:
хз...ну эт и рэпом обычным трудно назвать....
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breakingtherule wrote:
Рэп-рок и ню-метал переживают сейчас далеко не лучшие времена: из всех игравших в этих стилях коллективов, бывших кумирами подростков лет эдак семь-десять назад, на плаву, по большому счету, остались одни Linkin Park. какой поц это редактировал?? бред собачий с этой групой даже не вяжется..!
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yann-gael wrote:
the best!! just come to France !
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Alifons wrote:
Fight Tith Tools \m/
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PurpleTardis wrote:
Saw them live Wednesday in Boston. They put on an incredible live show. I'd recommend everyone go see them! :)
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Wave Shirt
9 Oct 2009 | from flobots.com
now Available in our sTore… this shirt may or may not contain cryptic messages.
you wilL Also be able to fiNd thIS on our FALL TOUR…
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FALL TOUR 2009
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FALL TOUR DATES & More!
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New Shirt: Brer Rabbit
25 Sep 2009 | from flobots.com
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murph101, _Alpha_, TanStarfish and 16 other people added Flobots to their libraries. 2 hours ago
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EasyE21 tagged Flobots with alternative and rap. yesterday morning
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Lukke_the_Wukke tagged Flobots with hip-hop and alternative rock. Wednesday evening
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