Rebirth fans you can now pre-order the Love Issue EP 12" for a limited time at a special introductory price of $5.00!!!!

The first release from The Rebirth in 2 years, 'Love Issue' is a pick-me up, don't get too down on yourself groove, reminding us all that many of our issues in life are deeply related to love and our inability to fully express it.

Not only are these extended versions (instrumental included), but the 12" also holds 2 of our favorites songs from The Rebirth's first album This Journey In remixed by the UK's amazing Domu and Bay Area's J-Boogie.   The Love Issue extended and instrumental versions are being exclusively offered on this 12" ONLY.

1. Love Issue - Extended Version
2. Love Issue - Extended Instrumental
3. Shake It - J-Boogie Remix feat Raashan Ahmad
4. Talkin Me Down - Domu Remix!

 

The most challenging part of transition is not that we may end up in a better place than we were previously in but that we have to let go of what we have loved and known to be a big part of our existence…..

 

In 2007, The Rebirth had to say good-bye to members Noelle Scaggs, Greg Malone and Raul Gonzalez. Noelle will fly high with her solo pursuits, Greg will keep laying the bass grooves with Robin Thicke, and Ralphy will take Mambo's Café, his new family and business' to new heights. We wish them the best in their new ventures and we feel blessed to have had them as part of our family. Without them The Rebirth would not be what it has become.

 

We also said good-bye to our manager Charles Raggio and label and partner Kajmere Sound/Joseph Davidian. Their belief in this project was unwavering and their presence was felt with every new door that opened up for us. Last but not least, thank you to the staff at Kajmere Sound for all of your heart felt support of not only The Rebirth but all of the label's artists. Together we brought something to this industry that was direly needed and we left an everlasting impression in this era of transformation. We sincerely thank you from the bottom of our hearts. It has been an incredible ride thus far. 

 

It seems like the better part of 07 was a time of heavy transition which hasn't been a simple challenge. To deal with the changes and to make the needed adjustments that will continue our mission takes time, re-assessment and implementation. Throw the music industry woes into the mix and you may now understand why The Rebirth laid low for a little while.

 

Despite these challenges, we feel we are all better because of it and everyone is on their rightful journey of self and so The Rebirth's journey continues.  Our desire to put our personal experience to music and show it to the world is a blessing we feel needs to be expressed.

 

We began 2008 by welcoming in the new members, lead vocalist J Mitchell, bassist Daniel Seef, percussionist Nikki Campbell, and our Operations Manager Andrea Greene. Rest assured, our new family members will take The Rebirth to a new elevation and you will get to know them on a more intimate level on our forthcoming full length release due out later this year titled "BeingThrough the Eyes of a Child".

 

In tribute to our past year of transition, we bring you a song called "Love Issue". This was the last recorded song featuring Noelle Scaggs and introduces Nikki on percussion. It's a pick-me up, don't get too down on yourself groove, reminding us all that many of our issues in life are deeply related to love and our inability to fully express it.  The EP is due for release this February but until then you can hear a snippet on our music player.

 

As adults we are in constant transition from a place of learned fear and protection to a place of pure expression of ourselves, the way we first came into this planet. "This Journey In" took us deep inside ourselves and now we keep transforming to our core center, "Being through the eyes of a child", not prisoned by our past or fearing the future.  To quote James Thurber: "Let us not look back in anger or forward in fear, but around in awareness."

 

So lets all begin a new in 2008, being fully aware in the moment with no attachment to outcome, and we commit to bring you music that is sincere and without compromise. Beyond that, it's up for the universe to decide.

 

With Love,

The Rebirth Family

 

All you Rebirth fans, if you are in town please come down and support a very special event. For the past 10 years i have been a partner to one of the longest lasting clubs in LA, The Root Down, and we have nurtured some incredible artists such as Jurassic 5, DJ Shadow, Z-Trip, Breakestra, Black Eyed Peas, Macy Gray, Cut Chemist, Mad Lib, Antibalas, Dilated Peoples, Beat Junkies, and yours truly The Rebirth to name just a few. The Root Down 10 year is one not to be missed for check the talent line-up below.

It would be good to see some Rebirth familiar faces there. If you can't make it, I know you will be there in spirit and stay tuned for all the latest in the Rebirth latest coming soon!

Peace and many blessings
Loslito and the Rebirth fam


THE ROOT DOWN
TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21ST

LIVE ON STAGE
MASEO (PLUG 3) of DE LA SOUL
BREAKESTRA (LIVE ON STAGE) FEATURING
LA FUNK MASTER DRUMMER JAMES GADSON
PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS
RHETTMATIC (BEAT JUNKIES)
hosted by CHALI 2NA
LIVE ART BY: KOFIE and MEAR ONE
WITH DJs A-SKI, JEDI, CLIFTON &
THE BOOGALOO ASSASSINS
+ MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!!
Happy Born Day Dj Dusk - Always In The Mix
DJ's Miles, Wyatt Case, Loslito, Sloe Poke, Expo
& THE ROOT LOUNGE ALLSTARS ERVIN, SOLUZ, NAV, GABE REAL

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2 Rooms - 21 w/Id
Cash Bar Only- NO ATM ON-SITE
This is a 21+ event.
Cost:
$14pre-sale@ losangeles.going.com/rootdown10
$20 at door
Official Site: http://www.rootdownclub.com

where: Secret spot in downtown Los Angeles
To catch the funky bus:
Take the 101 east of 110fwy
exit Los Angeles st. (go right)
1st St. (go left)
Shuttle pick-up at the corner of 1st and Central
Parking available@Japanese Village or Weilands Brewery

The 9th Annual Thanksgivends Benefit
An annual effort benefitting select organizations that promote art & music education in Los Angeles County.
Proceeds this year will go to our Angel, Dj Dusk's Mar Vista Family Center

Wednesday, November 21st, 2007
@ The Front @ Vanguard -
6021 Hollywood Blvd (Between Gower & Bronson - Front entrance)

A joint effort by:
213 Afro funke Anything fresh ArtDon'tSleep Box Music Chocolate Bar Concrete Grooves Deepershades.net Descarga Do Over DP Sounds Draftsmen Dublab Firecracker Flavorpill.net Fusicology HVW8 KCRW Chocolate City KCRW Nocturna Mekanic Nu Soul Mag Project Sandro Quality RK Ent Group Root Down Soul People Crew Soul Sessions Sound Lessons Spectre Music Supremacy Worldwide The Bridge Radio (KOBC) TheBooth.net Universal Rhythm Walk Talkin We Came From Beyond Radio Sunday School Honey Collective Boombox L.A. Quality Collective Mochilla Malski Music
Mahasa Music Sonido Lioness LA

2 rooms-DJ's
Hip Hop, Soul, Funk
Sloe Poke - Wyatt Case - A-Ski - Eric Coleman - Miles - Kazue - 7 - Mums the Word - Rhettmatic - Seven 57 - Nav - Cid Hernandez Lady Sha

Reggae/Latin/World/House
Azul - Phers 1 - Lars Behrenroth - Scott K - Valida - Bobby Soul - Mando Fever - Shakespeare - Damon Bell - Soluz - Argyle - Raul Campos

Hosted By
Azul, Plann B, Jamal & Lady Copper

sponsored by: Going and Scion

Thanks to going.com they will be sponsoring a free admission to each individual rsvp through this page.
One per sign-up, no pluses.
Otherwise, its $12 donation at the door.

Contact Info:
http://www. myspace.com/thanksgivends
http://www.rootdownclub/thanksgivends

The Front @ Vanguard
6021 Hollywood Bl., (Between Gower & Bronson-enter through front)
9pm - 3am
21 w/ Id
Valet Parking Available
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