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chris johnson and Bad Rabbits are now friends
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October 7
How about us? jk...but that would rule. We love all afro punk bands...
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Amazing. Hopefully next sxsw we can be a part of it. Much love
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Bad Rabbits
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Bad Rabbits

Boston’s Bad Rabbits is a unique mix of power and Soul with the definite propensity to explode on stage. They are the surprising combination of New Jack Swing and late 80s/early 90s dance with a hard, hybrid edge—the combined swagger of prince with the intensity of Bad Brains.

The innovative genre is called New Crack Swing, a lively twist on an era they were genuinely influenced by, and perhaps only Dua Boakye has the vocals and presence to pull it off. He has that raw Soul that goes back to Sly and the Family Stone, a rare and unstoppable talent; uncanny, as well, when matched with his ability to sing as hard as any rocker today.

The best representation of their sound can be heard on the track, “Stick Up Kids,” which exhibits the vocals reminiscent of the Bobby Brown “My Prerogative” movement, a synth that conjures Morris Day and the Time, and a distinctive hard edge that any fan of high-energy, in-your-face music can enjoy.

As hip hop icon, Slick Rick’s current backup band, the group has developed a taste for extensive touring, and because of their years together in The Eclectic Collective, it’s no surprise they already have a large fan base. Any loyal fan of either group followed Bad Rabbits and appreciated their growth, from their first promos to their unveiling at a Brooklyn venue, as demonstrated by the large crowd that already knew all the words from only Myspace and no official release.

There is an early, undeniable excitement about the band, part fueled by Travis Mccoy (Gym Class Heroes) giving a shout out to Bad Rabbits before thousands at Warped Tour, part because of their Karmaloop.com clothing sponsor, whose founder, Greg Selkoe, recently told Complex Magazine that Bad Rabbits will be the next big thing out of Boston.
You can be my friend if...
You like that NEW CRACK SWING.
Website :
http://www.myspace.com/badrabbitsband
Occupation:
BAND
Favorite bands:
Michael Jackson.
Favorite movies:
Purple Rain.
Favorite books:
The Tipping Point-Malcolm Gladwell
Favorite Magazines:
Hustler.
Favorite TV shows:
Heroes.
Relationship status:
single.
Orientation:
Straight
Kids?:
nah
Smoke/Drink?
yes/yes
Band Question - Genre:
NEW CRACK SWING
Band Question -Band Members:
Fredua Boakye: Vocals
Salim Akram: Guitar
Sheel Dave': drums
Santiago Araujo: guitar
Graham Masser: bass
Band Question - Sounds like:
the NEW, NEW.
Band Question - Musical Influences:
risky shit.
Band Question - Record label:
DIY

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We are currently working on our EP which will be released this summer. Until then we are just writing hard. But we have two NYC AREA SHOWS this summer. One is part of the Afropunk Festival @ Webster Hall in July, the other is at Brooklyn Academy of Music in September w/ The Smyrk.

Bad Rabbits is doing big things with Karmaloop.com. Stay tuned for more details on what we have in store....

Posted on March 14, 2009 at 1:52pm —

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RABBITS ON TWITTER!!!-twitter.com/badrabbitsband

follow us on twitter: www.twitter.com/badrabbitsband

Posted on January 18, 2009 at 5:28pm —

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At 2:09am on October 7, 2009, Oxymorrons said…
MAD LOVE to you bad ass rabbits
At 1:32pm on February 4, 2009, PROPHIT said…
teddy riley mixed with lower definition
At 10:35pm on January 20, 2009, Dansindolls said…
Gotta support the Boston crew. Holla!
At 3:40pm on January 20, 2009, tiffany0825 said…
Love you guys and that sweet music!! so tell me would you all be performing this year..or is there a afro pund fest this summer? well let's keep in touch
At 9:07am on January 19, 2009, Neon Shadow said…
hey you guys what is up? wel come to afro punk. it is a cool site i like. and i like you guys music it is nice hit me up if yuou guys ever come in to nyc
At 5:05pm on January 18, 2009, ATO said…
Luv your sound, guys! Good luck and thanks for the add!
At 9:28pm on January 17, 2009, Preston Clarke said…
See you guys next weekend, in boston
At 7:17pm on January 17, 2009, Ghettopunkrocker said…
I'm digging this.
At 6:01pm on January 17, 2009, Bobby Digital said…
nice swing...real nice swing...
At 5:22pm on January 17, 2009, Mastermind Zyyro said…
NINO BROWN BLOCK ROCK HUH?! LOL!
 
 

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