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Flobots is tagged as: hip-hop, political, indie, hip hop, fucking awesome

Flobots are an alternative rap/rock band from Denver, CO. They consist of Jonny 5 (vocals), Brer Rabbit (vocals), Mackenzie Roberts (viola/vocals), Jessie Walker (bass), Andy Guerrero (guitar) 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,...
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Top 10 Flobots Songs
Handlebars
Stand Up
Combat
Mayday!!!
Fight With Tools
Rise
Same Thing
There's A War Going On For Your Mind
Never Had It
We Are Winning
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Top 10 Flobots Albums
Fight With Tools
Survival Story
Fight With Tools (Edited Version)
Handlebars
Rise
White Flag Warrior
Rise (UK Maxi)
Stand Up
Handlebars (UK - DJ Shadow Remix)
Live At House Of Blues - Anaheim, CA
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