Michael Franti (born April 21, 1966, in Oakland, California) is an American poet, musician, and composer of African, American Indian, Irish, French, and German descent. Franti is the creator and lead vocalist of Michael Franti & Spearhead, a band that blends hip hop with a variety of other styles including funk, reggae, jazz, folk, and rock. He is also an outspoken supporter for a wide spectrum of peace and social justice issues.
One of the worlds most moving and politically charged writers, Michael Franti and his band Spearhead, return with their eagerly-awaited album, All Rebel Rockers, via Liberator Music. Recorded in Kingston, Jamaica, with reggae's most prolific production teams, Sly & Robbie (No Doubt, Alicia Keys, Sean Paul, Bob Dylan). A hybrid dub-infused soul flavor with some hard-hitting dub rock production has been blended with hip hop, funk and reggae. The album also features Zap Mama founder Marie Daulne and Jamaican soul/dancehall star Cherine Anderson.
01. Rude Boys Back In Town
02. A Little Bit Of Riddim (Featuring Cherine Anderson)
03. Life In The City
04. Hey World (Remote Control Version)
05. All I Want Is You
06. Say Hey (I Love You) (Featuring Cherine Anderson)
07. I Got Love For You
08. Soundsystem (Featuring Cherine Anderson)
09. Hey World
10. The Future
11. High Low (Featuring Zap Mama)
12. Nobody Right, Nobody Wrong
13. Have A Little Faith
