The New School Dropouts infuse reggae overtones with a new-rock movement searching for deeper, head-bouncing bass grooves and soulful, conscious lyricism. Wailing, in-your-face trombone licks add a standout dimension to their sound, and flares of light hip-hop showcase the New School Dropouts' ability to break out of the rock-genre barrier. Fans of Sublime appreciate the New School Dropouts' rock-steady and dancehall rhythms. Their harmonious lyrical exchange and chomping guitar distortion are compared to the likes of 311, and the New School Dropouts' seamless transition to roots reggae draws inspiration from many reggae legends such as Bob Marley.
Formed in 2003, this "rock-a-dub" crew from Florida's east coast sparks with high energy and good vibes in the midst of their laidback, beachside lifestyle. When hurricanes destroyed 3 member's houses in 2004, the New School Dropouts never put down their instruments. Their music provided an escape from the reality of loss and fueled their drive to rock more house parties and venues throughout Florida. In 2005, they received airplay on Orlando's rock station 105.9FM and were named O-Rock's Band of the Week. In 2006, the New School Dropouts won bids to play at the Atlantis Music Fest Showcase in Atlanta and the Florida Music Festival in Orlando. Later that year, Eastern Surf Magazine selected their album Bring Back Shaka as the "Pick of the Month", and their growing popularity in Florida was solidified when the song "Tragic Dub" was added to Orlando's 101.1FM WJRR's nightly rotation. Additionally, the New School Dropouts provide a stamp of professionalism as rock-reggae artists having performed with reggae legends Damian Marley, Third World, Toots and the Maytals, UB40 and Inner Circle.
The New School Dropouts' debut album Bring Back Shaka was released in 2006 and features 16 original tracks. The word "shaka", a Hawaiian term often used by surfers, means "everything's cool". Armed with an energetic live show, Bring Back Shaka should prove to be a powerful weapon as the New School Dropouts mobilize and prepare to bring their music to the people…so tune in and dropout!
new track "CUT YA HANDS OFF" "I GOT DREADLOCKS ON MY FACE" "IM JUST SAYIN"
new cd drops AUGUST 19, 2009
ive been chilling for a couple months now trying to get my life back..me n my homie was talking and he reminded me music is my life..be4 this here i was lost in da world on every drug stuck on every ho wit no purpose except to forget the present..i owe my life to this here so my life is what i give ya'll...you dont feel me CUT YA HANDS OFF... GOD BLESS..nothing is as important..
Thanks so much for the add!! I also wanted to make sure you had a chance to check out my friend Nycole Valentina's page. She just added some new songs and pics, let me know what you think, Thanks!
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Hey, I've got a new acoustic demo up of my song "Snapshot Chronicles" up now. Feel free to listen, comment, and if you like it tell your friends. If not, that's cool too.
you guys' CD was playing nonstop at Wall Street Cantina on Friday at the Florida Music Festival...made me wish you guys we're still playing shows!! that would be such an epic show, "The return of the New School Dropouts" we can only hope :)
How is your weekend going? I was recently in New York City playing some acoustic gigs to promote my new CD and I wanted to know that we recorded it all on video for you and you can check it out on my profile!
If you like the songs please download them from iTunes.com, because the songs are getting really popular on iTunes.com and if enough people download the songs, then they will make them onto the Top Sellers List and that will really help us spread the word! You can download them now at: Chris van der Merwe - Freaky CD on
Let me know what you think of the first Video Blog from New York!
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