Laying socially conscious lyrics over thumping hip-hop beats, Michael Franti first rose to prominence with Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy in the early 1990's
With Spearhead, the performer has added a deeper layer of funk to his musical mélange, as evidenced by the band's brilliant debut Home. With a greater emphasis on grooves and traditional hip-hop sounds, Chocolate Supa Highway delivers Franti's trademark diatribes without skimping on the fun quotient. Featuring production and a vocal cameo by reggae heir Stephen Marley, this album delivers unabashedly political rhymes in conjunction with a thrillingly diverse sonic backdrop.
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