Music
The best kept secret in music
Press
“Veteran Gotham Funkateer MABILI Kregg Ajamu perennially leads his Rhythm Republik to the promise land with supreme skill and mack daddy suavity.”
–Kandia Crazy Horse, Village Voice
- Village Voice
“Rhythm Republik plays pure Funk-n-Soul with socially conscious lyrics. They have the most infectious rants I’ve ever heard both energetic and motivational. Lead singer MABILI Kregg Ajamu, is a dynamic, flamboyant performer. Next time Rhythm Republik is in town, arrive on time and check ‘em out.”
–AJ Abrams, Jambands.com
- Jambands.com
Discography
CD Re-released May 2005
"Soul Congregation Rising" on their own label Griot musicworks distributed by Unity Music entertainment NYC.
New CD "Compassion & Contempt" scheduled for release Fall, 2005/Winter 2006
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Bio
RHYTHM REPUBLIK
Progressive BLACKMUZIK 4 the SOUL
Rhythm Republik is an institution. A New York City self-contained original music entity. The MUZIK is FUNK based yet decidedly diverse. The lyrics are deep and hit you with an energy that cannot be explained, only experienced. They bring a message from the grass root to the powers that be, says Jane Perk their longtime advisor. This ensemble has remained a source for commentary on social and political ideas for culture-at-large for over a decade!
Introspection, reflection and resurrection swirl positively from their creative space. Guitars cut like knives and paint the sky! Keyboards drip with melody, harmony and finga-lickin hot sauce! Drums and Bass hold steady together like a heartbeat, giving hip-shaking fits for all!
Vocals ring like a choir of street corner shouters sanctified, political and randy! Occasional brass cover the senses with a beautiful sheen and punctuate the overall sound of this ensemble!!!
Rhythm Republik has been an opening act for the following: Teena Marie, Fertile Ground, Steel Pulse, Julie Dexter, The Funky Meters, Leo Nocentelli, Zapp & Roger Troutman (late), Bernie Worrell and the Woo Warriors, the Last Poets and The Wallflowers (Jakob Dylan) The band has participated in various food and clothing drives for the homeless. Theyve also supported freedom efforts against global genocide in the African Sudan and raised $10,000 with many different bands for death row activist/Black Panther/journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal toward his legal defense.
For a decade, through www.funkshunalentertainment.com , MABILI Kregg Ajamu(Band leader) has produced/promoted over 300 shows for local, regional and national acts at S.O.B.s, B.B. Kings Blues Club & Grill, the Blue Note, Mercury Lounge, CBGBs, BAM Café (Brooklyn Academy of Music) and the Wetlands-Preserve(ceased operation, September, 2001).
Now and forever, they remain dedicated, seasoned, and on a mission.
For Booking and media inquiries please contact:
Jane Perk at info@funkshunalentertainment.com &
DeVon Williams at progressiveblack@funkshunalentertainment.com
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