Rhythm Republik

Rhythm Republik is an institution.A New York City self-contained original music ENTITY! The ‘MUZIK’ is FUNK based yet decidedly diverse. The lyrics are deep and hit you with an energy that cannot be explained, only experienced. This ensemble has remained a source for commentary on social and political ideas for culture-at-large for over a decade!Introspection, reflection and resurrection swirl positively from their creative space. Rhythm Republik has been an opening act for the following: Teena Marie, Fertile Ground, Steel Pulse, Brian Jackson, Julie Dexter, The Funky Meters, Leo Nocentelli, Zapp & Roger Troutman (late), Bernie Worrell and the Woo Warriors(P-Funk), the Last Poets and The Wallflowers (Jakob Dylan) They’ve participated in various food and clothing drives for the homeless & supported freedom efforts against global genocide in the African Sudan. They've raised $10,000 with many different bands for death row activist/Black Panther/journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal toward his legal defense.For a decade, through www.funkshunalentertainment.com, MABILI Kregg Ajamu(Founder-Band Leader) has produced/promoted over 400 shows for local, regional and national acts in NYC at MAKOR, The Cutting Room, S.O.B.’s, B.B. King’s Blues Club & Grill (NYC), the Blue Note, Mercury Lounge, CBGB’s, BAM Café LIVE(Brooklyn Academy of Music) and the Wetlands-Preserve(ceased operation, September, 2001...sniff).