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 breakbeat track up on my Myspace player, Flatline (Re-Edit). To be released through UFO Recordings 12-21-09 on iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, etc. Pounding basslines and NASTY percussion! Check it out and leave a comment if you like.
HEY. JUST DROPPING YOUR PAGE SOME LOVE I HOPE TO GET SOME FEEDBACK ON MY NEW SONG (MY LIFE) featuring E I WROTE THIS FROM MY HEART FOR YOU TO RELATE TO please keep supporting me im doing all i can to reach out to you keep feeling my music and the lyrics from my heart I HOPE YOU LIKE IT ENJOY
Funkazoid (Annihilation Remix) is now available on iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, Juno Download, and many others! This hard-hitting breakbeat remix was the #3 most requested track on UnitedBreaks.fm just a few weeks ago.
Oct 8 - Buffalo - Mohawk Place
Oct 9/10 - Toronto
- Lee's Palace - 2 nights!
Oct 11 - Montreal - Club Soda
Oct 15 - Berlin - SO36
Oct 16 - Jena - Kassa Blanca
Oct 17 - Stuttgart - Universum
Oct 18 – Schaffhausen, CH - Kammgardn
Oct 19 - Barcelona - Razzmatazz
Oct 20 - Valencia - Black Note
Oct 21 - Madrid - Caracol
Oct 22 - Rome - Forte Prenestino
Oct 23 - Athens - AN Club
Oct 24 - Istanbul - Jolly Roger Balans
Oct 25 - Milano - Magnolia Club
Oct 26 - Ljubjana - Bala Hala
Oct 27 - Zagreb - Kset
Oct 28 - Graz - PPC
Oct 29 - Vienna - Arena
Oct 30 - tba
Oct 31 - Regensburg - Alte Malzerei
Dec 3 - San Antonio - White Rabbit
Dec 4/5 - Austin - Flamingo Cantina
Dec 6 - Houston - Meridian
Dec 8 - New Orleans - One Eyed Jacks
Dec 9 - Tallahasee - Engine Room
Dec 10 - Tampa - Crowbar
Dec 11 - Miami - Churchills
Dec 12 - Orlando - The Social
Calling For Love, the highly anticipated single from The Contract Killers, is now available for purchase at major online retailers such as iTunes, Amazon, eMusic, Juno Download, and JamVana.com!
If you haven't heard the track yet, you can preview it here:
If it gets your body movin' you can get it for only $.99 at stores like Amazon, eMusic, and Jamvana.
i'm glad you guys left your CD in a Raglan N.Z. holiday house for other visitors to listen to !!! would never have found out about you guys and your great music.. Cheers...
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