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United States Flobots is an experimental hip hop band dedicated to using music to create community, conversation, and to inspire activism.
Flobots signed a major label deal with Universal Republic in 2008, which re-released their album 'Fight with Tools'. They amicably parted ways with the label in 2010.
Flobots was also associated with Island Def Jam during their major label period.
Flobots was formerly associated with Shanachie Records.
Flobots partnered with Denver's Wonderbound dance company for a unique live performance collaboration titled 'DIVISIONS', creating a "Hip-hop ballet" set to Flobots music.
Flobots utilized Kickstarter to raise funds for recording two albums under their 'Noenemies' project.
Flobots music is available on the Spotify streaming platform.
Flobots maintains a presence on YouTube, including their music videos and interviews, and announced their album 'Survival Story' via the platform.
Flobots uses Facebook as an official platform to connect with fans and share updates.
Flobots shares photos and videos on their official Instagram account.
Flobots engages with fans and shares content on their TikTok profile.
Flobots appeared on PBS 12 for the premiere of "Sounds on 29th" season 12.
Flobots music is available for streaming and purchase on Bandcamp, where they are described as a progressive rap group with a political conscience.
Flobots' music is available on Apple Music, highlighting their progressive rap style and political consciousness.
Flobots has a profile on Last.fm, where users can discover similar artists and music.
A discussion about Flobots and their song 'Handlebars' was featured on the r/Music subreddit.
Their song "Handlebars" was included in the soundtrack compilation for the computer video game Audition Online as a playable song.
Their song "Rise" was included in the Winter Dew Tour Soundtrack 2009 after a concert performance for the tour's stop at Mount Snow.
Their song "Stand Up" was included in the "Dear New Orleans" compilation album in 2010, marking the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
The Flobots originated in 2000, founded by Jamie Laurie (Jonny 5). The initial project expanded in 2005 with the addition of MC/vocalist Stephen “Brer Rabbit” Brackett, bassist Jesse Walker, guitarist Andy Guerrero, trumpet player Joe Ferrone, viola player Mackenzie Gault, and drummer Kenny Ortiz. In 2005, the band released their debut EP, “Flobots Present…Platypus,” selling over 3,000 copies. Their first full-length album, “Fight with Tools,” was released in 2007, and by 2008, the single “Handlebars” gained significant mainstream popularity, becoming a hit on Modern Rock radio.
Following a concert in Denver, Flobots secured a major label deal with Universal Republic in 2008. They re-released “Fight with Tools” to a broader audience and the album peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard charts. The band made television appearances on “Last Call with Carson Daly” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” In 2010, they released their second album, “Survival Story,” which reached No. 44 on the U.S. charts and featured a collaboration with Tim McIlrath of Rise Against on the single “White Flag Warrior.” Later that year, Flobots amicably parted ways with Universal Republic.
Flobots continued to release music independently, including “The Circle in the Square” in 2012, which charted at No. 198. They also expanded their activism through flobots.org, now known as Youth on Record, a non-profit focused on empowering young people through music education. In 2017, they released “Noenemies,” an album reflecting on sociopolitical issues like climate change and immigration reform. The band remains active, releasing new singles such as “Roshni” and “We Win The Day” in 2021, and touring. They collaborated with Wonderbound for a “Hip-hop ballet” in 2017.
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