Spearhead

Spearhead
Formed: 1994
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Genre: Rap
Styles: Hip-Hop, Alternative Rap, Jazz-Rap, Political Rap
Group Members: Michael Franti
Biography: Michael Franti released only one album as half of the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, but it was praised for his insightful raps and Public Enemy-influenced beats. After disappearing for two years, Franti resurfaced in 1994 with Spearhead, a band more rooted in '70s funk; their debut Home was followed ...Read full biography
Home
Released: 1994
Label: EMI
Critics' Rating:
Former Disposable Hero of Hiphoprisy Michael Franti takes his ideas even further with his debut record, covering a wide range of topics addressing the social conditions not only relevant to the African-American ...Read full review
Everyone Deserves Music
Released: 2003
Label: Parlophone
Critics' Rating:
In a rap world set predominately on a limited range of topics to cover, politically and socially charged hip-hop is a breath of pure, fresh air. For the past decade, Spearhead and Michael Franti have been ...Read full review
More Spearhead albums: Main Albums (3), Singles & EPs (10)
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