Ozomatli - Cut Chemist Suite | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@lemjr621]

I think you would like the metal and funk mix of Infectious Grooves. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnuqd4RthJ6bY68

[@johncampbell756]

Ozomatli as an LA gang that picked up instruments instead of weapons to spread good vibes instead of chaos. I'm pretty sure this is the first album. At least a few of them are massive Dodgers fans. Nothing like a band doing a radio interview and the whole thing was about baseball. (I think when the team changed owners not long ago.)

[@12symon]

IS ONE TO WIKIPEDIA 1ST. To See HOW MANY ALBUMS THAT HE PLAYED ON IN LESS THAN ONE DECADE.1 person that you have Never played was My 1st guitar hero of the mid 1970s. His name was TOMMY BOLIN. He, sadly, passed away in December of 1976 of a drug overdose. I was 17 and his death Crushed My World for quite a While. I would LOVE to see/watch your reaction to "Dreamer" Studio version off of the Album "Teaser". Also, MY Favorite Tommy Bolin song is "Wild Dogs" also off of his 1st solo album, "Teaser". Also, a Great jamm song off of his 2nd solo Album, ''Private Eyes'', is the track titled "Post Toastee". Everyone gets to Show Off a Bit On "Post Toastee". IF you love songs with Great Dynamics from slow, sparse, beautiful and melodic to- Boom, rocking out in a flash, and then BOOM- right back to soft and mellow, then "Dreamer" is for you. I would recommend the regular studio audio of all. Thank you. I Love watching your Reactions! When you read it, just Look at ALL he did in a Very Short Time. More than a Lot of Artists/Bands do in their entire Career... Does That Make You Even a Little Intrigued??

[@bulbtastic]

the rapper on this track is Chali 2na, if you like him you should definitely check our Jurassic 5!

[@faithnyou1732]

Bulbtastic - Absolutely LOVE Jurassic 5! My son introduced me to them years ago!

[@OliverPeabody]

Yes! “A Day at the Races” gets me going every time.

[@JPDillon]

A lot of people know him from "Epic Rap Battles of History". In the Sir Isaac Newton vs Bill Nye video featuring Weird Al, Chali 2na played Neil deGrasse Tyson.

[@JPDillon]

Also, Charli 2na's "Megladon" is AMAZING!

[@qbaby5275]

@@OliverPeabody love day at the races. Concrete playground and verbal gunslinger Been a fan for decades. They are great live

[@markghughes]

The guy rapping is Chali 2na. He and Cut Chemist (The DJ) were both part of the 90s hip hop group Jurassic 5.

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@milesa9452]

Check out Concrete Schoolyard by Jurassic 5. That’s a jam

[@Captainpigraven]

@@jamelakajamal This song came out in ‘98 or ‘99. They toured a bit with Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals, and those shows were great. This was a fun time musically. While pop was being saturated with the revival of boy and girl singing/dancing groups, female carbon copies, and the rise of Eminem, the “jam” scene was also experiencing some real growth and more inclusion. In addition to bands like Phish, groups like the String Cheese Incident, Ozomatli, Soulive, and Medeski, Martin, and Wood (MMW) would grow in popularity. While technically not considered “jam” bands, even groups and artists like Ben Harper, Jurassic 5, Guster, G.Love and Special Sauce, and Jack Johnson started picking up more steam and routinely could be found at jam band-type tours and festivals. This carried into the early 2000s, as groups like Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Galactic, Karl Denson and His Tiny Universe, and many more joined the fray. It was a phenomenal scene, both musically and from a culture standpoint. Even groups like Dave Matthews Band, who achieved much more popular success, had their place in this scene. Every band or musical artist I’ve named here was great, and most definitely worth checking out. You seem to appreciate the Dead and Phish, so my guess is you’ll enjoy at least some of these other bands, as they were the culmination of the scene that the two aforementioned greats helped build over previous decades.

[@BasementRoadShow]

@@milesa9452 Concrete Schoolyard is godtier.

[@calebclunie4001]

Cut Chemist is great, and he has a fantastic sense of humor, also. I've loved all of his stuff, and the work he did with DJ Shadow.

[@OliverPeabody]

I’m so happy to be reminded of this song! Thank you for veering off the top hits path. Ozomatli has a great blend of rap, funk and Latin, and the instruments are expertly played. Another rap group that played live instruments from the late 90s/early 2000s was Crown City Rockers. I think they were from San Francisco. You would like their song “Fate.” It is so smooth and soulful.

[@calebclunie4001]

No way! This is the second time, today, I was reminded of Chali 2na. He was in Jurassic 5. I've seen him live. Unreal flow, and a voice so low. Another You Tuber, I follow, made a Jurassic 5 mashup, and people were asking about who's voice it was. I re-listened to a couple of his great co-labs...Now This? Just, WOW!

[@laurakali6522]

They opened for Santana over ten years or so ago at the venue I work at and during intermission they decided to continue their performance in the lobby. It was awesome.

[@etc7070]

Omg Ozomatli! I love them! Saw them way back in '98 when their first album came out. since then it's been a much-loved staple soundtrack for road trips.

[@catlee3730]

I love them. Saw them live a couple of times. Their music always gets me moving and grooving. I have the albums: "Don't Mess With The Dragon", "Embrace The Chaos", and "Live at the Fillmore", which I have a DVD of too. When I was playing saxophone, I always fantasized of being in this band. It seems like it would be sooooooooo fun to play with them.

[@thec.9127]

Saw them at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA years ago. Awesome! They went into the audience while playing their instruments and started a conga line. They had everybody dancing. Check out “America?” and “Saturday Night”

[@f.t.p972]

Ozomatli is dope I went to a concert of theirs a couple years back

[@slmjm8849]

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3. Nuff said.

[@reeferman42078]

Amaaaaaazing band. I love the song they do called COMO VES

[@jcmorrison5487]

Shout out to Jose Cano, a west coast military buddy of mine who introduced me to their music (Ozo, J5, Hepcat, Brenton Wood); that I still listen to this day. Jamal please check out/react to Darondo’s song “Didn’t I”✌️

[@joshuapedro3780]

My dear friend Jamel. Do I sense a journey through some good ol fashioned underground hip-hop?!?!?!? I’m so excited!!!

[@mindspinn311]

You gotta listen to more of their music and go see them live. Ozo is one of the best original LA bands ever. Such great music!

[@JaneWalters-ni7se]

Just saw them FOR FREE in Santa Fe and Albuquerque!! I would put them in my top 5 live acts!!!Never stopped dancing. Mostly Latin. Incredible band.

[@PesaoManOG]

I saw them live when they came to Australia, they rocked the house!

[@donalddodge9369]

This was on fire!!!! I'm like you, I check all kinds of music!!! Music is at the heart of life!!! Peace to you and keep music alive!!! 57 yr. old white here🤟🤟🤟

[@barbarapowell1997]

Thanks for the introduction. I hadn't heard them before. Love the funk!

[@763kv]

Oh I got to see ozomatli at an outdoor concert during college 20 years ago! Thanks for reacting, what a blast from the past!

[@yourshadowself]

Did not expect to see Ozomatli! Awesome. Saw them on the Vans Warped Tour many years ago and they were awesome. They did (I think) a collaboration with Salmonella Dub that’s worth your ears

[@etc7070]

Yesss Warped Tour!

[@umair111]

I was lucky to see Ozomatli + Chali 2NA. Really amazing concert, at the end, he and the whole band actually came into the audience. Jurassic 5 was also awesome

[@johncovert447]

Watch it my brotha, you about to go down one those rabbit holes...... Ozo J-5 Bring it!

[@mikennem9077]

Just be a good human and why can't we all hang out and love each other? IMO this is what this song is all about. you loved Rob Thomas and if you hear "Street Corner Symphony" I believe you'll think "That's what I"m talking about right there!!" It was released in 2005 but never has the world needed this message more than right now. This is an upbeat summer party singalong with a message that everyone's heart longs for right now. Give it a shot, you won't regret it.

[@PlantManC]

This track has been on my MP3 player for probably a decade, it’s great!

[@VaughnBrown1965]

The drummer for Ozomatli is a friend of mine. Mario Calarie. He was the drummer for the Wallflowers and now he’s the drummer for The Mptels. He’s a good dude. Known him over 20 years

[@tinalimonozo]

My favorite band EVER!!!! All their stuff is great! I even have the band logo tattooed on me!! Welcome to ozohead world!

[@14gilbertst]

Brings back memories of Manu Chao and Mano Negro.....with a little 'punk' element thrown in!

[@karaminalee]

Ooooohhhh you got my attention quick with this one!! 🔥🔥🔥 This is making me SO happy! 🥰🥰🥰

[@TracyfromNC]

Never heard but I like it...reminds me of 80s house parties I attended! Hip Hop was just getting big around the South and here in NC.

[@ArtofJerbear]

This just made my day. Thanks and much respect. ❤️✌🏼

[@dmh5501]

Such a good band. The first time I saw them live was at Penny Lane Records in Whittier. The band started down the street with a couple of drums, horns and whistles, marching towards the store. When they started playing I was blown away. I bought the CD after the show and it has remained a classic to me to this day. Chali 2na and Cut Chemist have some great solo work too as well as their work with J5

[@adamkenney6932]

Dude! This just makes me want to recommend so much stuff from that era of underground Bay Area hip hop. Jurassic 5, Blackalicious, Pigeon John, The Grouch and Eligh, Lyrics Born, DJ Shadow... All worth checking out!

[@le0np0we]

Love this Ozomatli record especially - their lineup of musicians has shifted over time, but they are a great collective of artists. Mad funny you mention the Bone Thugs N Harmony bit...I got my 12 year-old hands on a cassette of E.1999 Eternal and had it in my walkman transcribing the lyrics lmao...PAUSE/REWIND/PLAY all day...learned a lot for real

[@maxpower92]

These guys are cool. I saw them open for Ben Harper and Dave Matthew's 1999 or so. Once their set was done they kept playing, walked off the stage, and proceeded to walk around and jam for about a half hour

[@jodypowell5375]

Yooo! This joint just popped up in my head today. Thank you so much for this review. This joint is probably in my top 10 favorite hip-hop tracks. I used to play this at house party's and it was like the magic track. Worked every time 🙏🏼👊🏼

[@Deckson25]

I bought this Cd back in the day just for the Jurasic 5 connection alone, Good band. Seen them live once too. You're right this bsnd is huge!

[@AlerieHightower]

I love Ozomatli. I used a ton of their stuff back when I was a Zumba instructor. If you're wanting to expose people to things they haven't heard before, try Rodrigo y Gabriela or Ojos de Brujo. Keep up the good work Jamel! We appreciate you being a light in our lives.

[@useddentalfloss2484]

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater introduced me to this gem a long, looooooong time ago. Absolutely loved that game for it, and I hope a bunch of new people love this video for you bringing it to them.

[@djroyd]

Ozo is a great band. Saw them live a long time ago and that show was amazing. At the end of their set they all grabbed an hand instruments and started walking into the crowd while playing. That was awesome. You should listen to that whole album it has some great tracks.

[@mrguymandude1096]

OMG, I had fogotten all about Ozo. I think I have two CDs from the 90s packed away somewhere.

[@davecrupel2817]

Find them Play them Enjoy them. Cherish them. 'nuff said!👍

[@jonhultman2338]

Couldn't click on this fast enough. These guys are the sound of LA. The trumpet player was in my first band.

[@jamesirwin2048]

Check out “Super Bowl Sundae”, same album, another good one!

[@donalddodge9369]

And man do I miss these kind of house parties!!!! Best times ever!!!!

[@guycampbell733]

Met Chali 2na while i was working at a coffee shop. One of the nicest people i've ever met.

[@jennelle.v]

Ozomatli was the band with Comedian Gabriel Iglesias “Fluffy” when he did his “ Stand up revolution” show on Comedy Central.

[@yoshoverse]

i first heard this as an a capella version. it really cool to hear the pure rap without any distractions.

[@maxtier644]

I love underground hip hop. A message. I can enjoy this with my squids. Mad respect!

[@giodabeast562]

There's a great old mexican band known as los mitades del tirite, most every hispanic mother grew up listening to them, I think you would appreciate their music

[@funvic]

"And the dude said 'boing'...I don't even know what that was"... Love it!!! I gotta thank KZbin algorithms for putting you in my feed. I subscribed on the first video I watched. Keep up the good work, man.

[@cynthiad4443]

Ok, I JUST happened to see this video on MTV Classics and see you happened to review it just 4 days ago. Weird but cool. Odd that this song escaped my music catalog/knowledge/world. I love it and am so glad l got turned on to it😎

[@nickwade443]

thanx for that one J. i saw ozo when they toured on this album.in my top ten shows for sure!

[@TraceyRolandelli]

Love these guys, their stuff along with Lyrics Born was huge in the Bay Area in the 90's.

[@angellouisesings]

YES! haven't even watched but already so so excited !

[@angellouisesings]

Loved your reaction. I went to college with the trumpet player, Asdru. I've been a fan since 1998 when their EP came out. This song is from then! You're right; they do have everything you need. They incorporate so many styles I love, which is why I was obsessed with them back in the day. Chahli was their best rapper, IMO. Will you please also react to Cumbia de los Muertos? It is a cumbia in Spanish (like Selena style) but then it goes into a funky rap in English. kzbin.info/www/bejne/goSpdIONbcaffLM

[@maxsmith3335]

I turn 50 this month. I discovered Ozomatli probably 20 or so years ago while downloading MP3’s! From there Jurassic 5. I think I have every J5 CD.

[@Sagitarria]

Oh fun. I saw these folks years ago!

[@domagojbatinic1526]

you can see Ozomatli with Gabriel Iglesias in "Stand up revolution" show, also this song was in Tony Hawk pro skater 3 game

[@screviews]

Classic.

[@subzero1991]

Tony hawk pro skater 3 vibes 🔥

[@SPac316]

I heard this in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3!

[@DriveHead]

I remember seeing this video in the late 90s on MTV2, back when it was nothing but commercial free music. You should look up L Train by Shootyz Groove and Better Days by Citizen King. All three of these were being played in heavy rotation about the same time.

[@pamela8975]

Thank you! I heard something new tonight! Peace and love 💘

[@izzywong7027]

Thanks, Jamel/Jamal! Anything from their first three albums is amazing. Try “Super Bowl Sundae.” (From their first album.) Great one!

[@mackdeen7021]

This brings back so many memories. So glad you found Ozomatli.

[@raymorgan2780]

Way Ahead of Their Time! My Personal Favorite..."Who Discovered America"- A Lyrical Masterpiece, With Some Serious Deep Grooves! 🌴🙏

[@mrenb7]

Ozomatli were featured in the movie Never Been Kissed and I got sucked right in by the groove!

[@louisunits4529]

Thanks for the this very cool love it when you turn me on to a new sound 👍👌

[@daviddeal1622]

Yes, good stuff, I haven't heard this in years. Thanks for the the great reaction and also the reminder that I need to add this to my workout playlist. Can we get a reaction to Gangstagrass - You Can Never Go Home Again or Bound To Ride? I think you might dig the fusion of hip hip and bluegrass.

[@KarenSoliday]

Seen them blow the Hollywood Bowl up man… LOVE OZOMATLI!!!

[@richierich4538]

Ozomatli in the house!! You should know by now!!

[@donjohnston4215]

I consider myself an aficionado of music, but I was surprised I had never heard of this before. This was great and I love your reaction. I have suggested this before but I’m not sure if you’ve ever seen it, band is montrose, The song rock candy and also bad motor scooter. They’re both great. A very young Sammy Hagar on vocals, Late great Ronnie Montrose on guitar. When they came out in 1973 people were comparing them to Led Zeppelin.

[@rstyree]

Fuck that lol my cousin gave me a joint laced with dust before a Santana concert in the 90's and ozomatli was the opening act. It was pure insanity. We I'm 54 and I survived

[@jamielandis4308]

Not my usual fare, but a fun ride! Thanks for the reaction! Something new for me!

[@MarcoSpeaksNadsat]

This was hype when it came out, but it owes a massive debt to The Brand New Heavies and their Heavy Rhyme Experience album. The first rapper/ live funk group album. There had been instruments used by rap groups (Stetsasonic), but not rappers rapping over a live funk group.

[@leonwhitehorse1099]

Like all great musical talents, the recorded music does not do them justice. I've seen Ozomatli live at least 5 or 6 times. One of the best performances you can see anywhere. You have to see them live

[@kendrickwong7444]

My wife and I have been a fan of Ozomatli for a long time and the Ozomatli album is our favorite. Check out Cumbia De Los Muertos off this album for a great combination of the Latin music and Hip Hop. P.S. Chali 2na is a guest rapper for this album.

[@rodneyprill4618]

Infectious Grooves Violent and Funky

[@minimalanimal4249]

Hi, please react to: Los Cojolites - Sembrando Flores. They are a Group of traditional Mexicans musicians, who were nominated for the Grammy's

[@millerhxc]

I listened back to this recently. This era Ozomatli was dope. Despite not being a major rap fan, I have always loved chali 2na's voice/delivery, whether it's on Ozomatli or Jurassic5. I think it's a shame he's not ith Ozomatli anymore and they're almost a more traditional Latin band now. Which is fine...but I just really dug the mix they had going.

[@Richard_Jones]

Ohhh been years since I heard this. Great track!

[@ericlieb3436]

@jamel_AKA_Jamal I played all instruments and did vocals for a cover of Rage's Calm Like a Bomb. If you want to do a reaction to it let me know - I can send you the soundcloud link.

[@Matches771]

God damn, i love Tuna's voice! You seriously need to react to some Jurassic 5 stuff. To this day my favourite Hip Hop formation. Such awesome music!

[@dmanorozco]

They concerts like a huge party. Never a bad time with Ozomatli!! Check out Jurassic 5

[@shullln]

Nobody spits lyrics like Jurassic 5. They're SOOOOOO underrated.

[@nicolecolson182]

Anyone out there remember this from the movie “Never Been Kissed?” Hilarious scene 😂

[@tinalimonozo]

And one of the best baselines ever!

[@djmc3815]

You might want to check out another Positive Human. Michael Franti and Spearhead. Hole in the Bucket (official video), Sound of Sunshine, many positive message songs

[@rmcclain124]

You kind of know these guys already. They are the house band for Gabriel Iglesias' comedy show "Standup Revolution". Fun show, fun band.

[@fizzrot5904]

Hey Jamel, I love both of your channels and thanks for keeping us company late at night with your frequent uploads on here. Do you think you could show your viewers something that is "God hates a coward" live by Tomahawk? It's lead singer is Mike Patton from Faith No More, who was also in Mr. Bungle. I've seen Bungle live before and was amazed at the effects he put on his voice live down here in Melbourne Aus. Let us know what you reckon plz, and thanks.

[@elaineshakeshaft2830]

👍🎶🎶

[@mattturner5750]

These guys were great. so much fun

[@Lego51]

Im not sure how many of these comments you read but you should try band named BREAD, songs IF, DIARY, DOWN ON MY KNEES, BABY IM A WANT YOU, EVERYTHING I OWN, MAKE IT WITH YOU, MOTHER FREEDOM, TRUCKIN, IT DONT MATTER TO ME. Their lyrics were awesome and their sound was pretty varied. My favorite song by them is LOOK WHAT YOUVE DONE. Please give them a liste

[@bleezo6286]

Dude you fuckin rock man keep this shit up keep up the research and love of great music

[@detonationcruster]

I'm a new subscriber - Love your shirt! This is a great song!!

[@dominic123473]

I love them I seem them in concert in high school they opened for Los lonely boys and I fell in love with them my favorite songs from them are "who discovered america" and "street signs" please please check these out :)

[@davidjeffers68]

Their sound is smooth and tight... I'm in! :)

[@12symon]

IS ONE TO WIKIPEDIA 1ST. To See HOW MANY ALBUMS THAT HE PLAYED ON IN LESS THAN ONE DECADE.1 person that you have Never played was My 1st guitar hero of the mid 1970s. His name was TOMMY BOLIN. He, sadly, passed away in December of 1976 of a drug overdose. I was 17 and his death Crushed My World for quite a While. I would LOVE to see/watch your reaction to "Dreamer" Studio version off of the Album "Teaser". Also, MY Favorite Tommy Bolin song is "Wild Dogs" also off of his 1st solo album, "Teaser". Also, a Great jamm song off of his 2nd solo Album, ''Private Eyes'', is the track titled "Post Toastee". Everyone gets to Show Off a Bit On "Post Toastee". IF you love songs with Great Dynamics from slow, sparse, beautiful and melodic to- Boom, rocking out in a flash, and then BOOM- right back to soft and mellow, then "Dreamer" is for you. I would recommend the regular studio audio of all. Thank you. I Love watching your Reactions! When you read it, just Look at ALL he did in a Very Short Time. More than a Lot of Artists/Bands do in their entire Career... Does That Make You Even a Little Intrigued??

[@Mr_Roboto]

I really love the bass line here!

[@leademetriou647]

Was taken to a show at Webster Hall for my birthday. They are even better live.

[@etc7070]

Webster Hall NYC? I love that venue!