It would be futile to surmise all the reasons you should enjoy Faternals music. You have undoubtedly heard all the pitches. The simple truth is: You must hear and see the group in order to appreciate their talent and their message. Hip Hop is a way of life to those truly committed, and to fill up the next two pages with comparisons and lists of influences would only detract from our goal.
We could pontificate about old school Hip Hop, and the values inherent in the music. Groups like Melle Mel and the Furious Five, Run DMC, Beastie Boys, and DJs like Grandmaster Flash used to take their beats and poetry and use them as tools of expression. The message: Inner city youths were not all gangsters, they were human beings. While the trials and tribulations of life in the streets were tough, they sought other ways to deal with the hazards of their environment. Turntablism, drum machines, and freestyle lyrical delivery were the chosen weapons. Through these tools they found a way to sing about life, about relationships, racism, education (or lack thereof) and everything that encompasses being young in a harsh world. However, the twist was positive. There was hardly a first hand account of murder or drug dealing. Instead they chose to take their observations and make it kick, make it danceable. Enter the new school embracing the old: Faternal.
Faternal is the hip hop trio of Sean and Jason Rotramel (twin brothers, and MCs) and their DJ KC. Armed with little more than a pair of turntables and microphones, these young men storm the soundstage and take the listener on a journey of everyday Sonoma County life through the mind of a young poet and musician. Sound boring? Far from it, as life presents its pitfalls and upswings everywhere, and they are here to let you know they dont succumb to any of it. They take command of their positions, and spend their time writing, rhyming, and doing what they can to not only survive, but excel. Their words are sharply delivered, and their beats sting and bump with precision. They are destined for great things. If you can remember the ground breaking under Beastie Boys Pauls Boutique, find a way to sign these guys. You can find them at http://www.myspace.com/faternal. Hip Hop does not have to be about gats and Crystal. Some of us look for something a little deeper, a little cleaner, and a little more inspiring.
So take a minute and listen to their stories. These men are gifted, driven, and hungry. They are good looking, great sounding, and willing to do whatever it takes to be successful. If you have been looking for a group with integrity, and the long term in mind, we have been looking for you. Lets take Hip Hop back to the days of togetherness, while adding the future flavor of intellect and respect.
Faternal would be a sure hit at college radio or soundtrack work , as their life reflects their image. At twenty two years of age, the Rotramel brothers choose not to drink or intoxicate themselves with chemicals for entertainment. They put their faith into the sounds that are created through hard work and dedication, and they are eagerly awaiting their chance to rock floors across the nation. |
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