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Michael Franti
Born: Apr 21, 1967 in Oakland, CA
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Styles: Political Rap, Alternative Rap
Biography: Since his days as a member of the Beatnigs while in his early twenties, Michael Franti grew from an angry young hip-hopper with a political, socially conscious bent (the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, Spearhead) to a man who channeled his seriousness, social unease, and desire for change and merged ...Read full biography
Stay Human
Stay Human
Released: 2001
Label: Six Degrees
Critics' Rating:
An album of two levels: The level that makes the first impression is the radio phone-in show that Michael Franti chose to use as a conceptual framework in which these 13 new songs are embedded. The drama ...Read full review
All Rebel Rockers
All Rebel Rockers
Released: 2008
Label: Anti
Critics' Rating:
After the politically overcharged anti-war rant of Yell Fire in 2006, Michael Franti & Spearhead felt a musical sea change coming. He'd recorded part of that album in Kingston, Jamaica with the legendary ...Read full review
More Michael Franti albums: Main Albums (10), Compilations (4), Singles & EPs (5), DVD/Video (2)
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