Emerging onto the Southern California music scene with a sound as original as the band members themselves, the Dirty Heads’ blend of hip-hop and classic reggae rips through the sonic surf with bold beats, fun rhythms and the relaxed vibe of feel-good lyrics. Rooted in the Orange County community of Huntington Beach, California, founding band members Jared Watson and guitarist / vocalist Dustin Bushnell met in 1996 while in high school, embarking on a friendship based on music, as well as their shared passion for surfing, skating and the endless party of the laid-back SoCal lifestyle. Early on, they spent Read Full BioEmerging onto the Southern California music scene with a sound as original as the band members themselves, the Dirty Heads’ blend of hip-hop and classic reggae rips through the sonic surf with bold beats, fun rhythms and the relaxed vibe of feel-good lyrics.
Rooted in the Orange County community of Huntington Beach, California, founding band members Jared Watson and guitarist / vocalist Dustin Bushnell met in 1996 while in high school, embarking on a friendship based on music, as well as their shared passion for surfing, skating and the endless party of the laid-back SoCal lifestyle.
Early on, they spent many late nights jamming in Bushnell’s soundproof garage with a four-track recorder, writing unique acoustic hip-hop songs that featured reggae inflections. Inspired by the rock and reggae sounds of Bob Marley, Sublime, 311 and The Beastie Boys, the band’s music evolved into their distinct Dirty Heads style.
To complete the Dirty Heads’ sound, the duo added percussionist Jon Olazabal and drummer Matt Ochoa, both talented, experienced musicians. With a set of solid material, the Dirty Heads were further motivated to take their craft to the next level, and they began building a loyal fan base throughout the west coast, while performing acoustically at local bars and small music venues. As they started playing in neighboring Los Angeles, the band found it necessary to charter party buses so their fans could make the 30-mile trek to their shows.
Connecting with sought-after producers Steve Fox and Stan Frazier (Sugar Ray / Ashlee Simpson) the band worked long hours to polish their material and further develop their style. The Dirty Heads also recruited mixing engineer Mario Caldato Jr., best known for his work with the Beastie Boys, to add the finishing touches and create just the right blend.
The band’s highly-anticipated first full-length album is entitled, Any Port in the Storm (Released on EMG through Fontana, a division of Universal Music Group Distribution - September 2008). This debut features 14 tracks that are reminiscent of the upbeat, sun-soaked Southern California party energy. The first single is the optimistic, “Stand Tall.”
Any Port in the Storm also features one of the final recordings of the late music industry icon Billy Preston. Frequently referred to as “The Fifth Beatle,” Preston played on three tracks, including “Stand Tall,” “Chelsea,” and “Driftin.’ ” Other special guests on the album are drummer Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle, Sting, The Vandals), and veteran session percussionist Alex Acuna, whose A-list musician resume includes Peter Gabriel, Johnny Clegg, and Jackson Browne, to name only a few.
Recently, the band’s music has been attracting attention throughout the world of entertainment. Their songs have been featured in the movie and soundtrack for Surf’s Up (Sony 2007); and the television drama, Shark staring James Woods (CBS 2007. Actor Matthew McConaughey selected the band’s music to be in his upcoming film, Surfer Dude. In addition, the Dirty Heads can be heard in Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam video game (Activision 2007), and several other music compilations and surf/skate videos. On the marketing side, the Dirty Heads have also been included in campaigns for Etnies Jeans and Vestal Watches.
Dirty Heads vocalist Jared Watson sums up their fun, uncomplicated style, “We want to be positive and entertain,” he says. “We just want to make you feel good.”
And who can’t dig that?
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Rooted in the Orange County community of Huntington Beach, California, founding band members Jared Watson and guitarist / vocalist Dustin Bushnell met in 1996 while in high school, embarking on a friendship based on music, as well as their shared passion for surfing, skating and the endless party of the laid-back SoCal lifestyle.
Early on, they spent many late nights jamming in Bushnell’s soundproof garage with a four-track recorder, writing unique acoustic hip-hop songs that featured reggae inflections. Inspired by the rock and reggae sounds of Bob Marley, Sublime, 311 and The Beastie Boys, the band’s music evolved into their distinct Dirty Heads style.
To complete the Dirty Heads’ sound, the duo added percussionist Jon Olazabal and drummer Matt Ochoa, both talented, experienced musicians. With a set of solid material, the Dirty Heads were further motivated to take their craft to the next level, and they began building a loyal fan base throughout the west coast, while performing acoustically at local bars and small music venues. As they started playing in neighboring Los Angeles, the band found it necessary to charter party buses so their fans could make the 30-mile trek to their shows.
Connecting with sought-after producers Steve Fox and Stan Frazier (Sugar Ray / Ashlee Simpson) the band worked long hours to polish their material and further develop their style. The Dirty Heads also recruited mixing engineer Mario Caldato Jr., best known for his work with the Beastie Boys, to add the finishing touches and create just the right blend.
The band’s highly-anticipated first full-length album is entitled, Any Port in the Storm (Released on EMG through Fontana, a division of Universal Music Group Distribution - September 2008). This debut features 14 tracks that are reminiscent of the upbeat, sun-soaked Southern California party energy. The first single is the optimistic, “Stand Tall.”
Any Port in the Storm also features one of the final recordings of the late music industry icon Billy Preston. Frequently referred to as “The Fifth Beatle,” Preston played on three tracks, including “Stand Tall,” “Chelsea,” and “Driftin.’ ” Other special guests on the album are drummer Josh Freese (A Perfect Circle, Sting, The Vandals), and veteran session percussionist Alex Acuna, whose A-list musician resume includes Peter Gabriel, Johnny Clegg, and Jackson Browne, to name only a few.
Recently, the band’s music has been attracting attention throughout the world of entertainment. Their songs have been featured in the movie and soundtrack for Surf’s Up (Sony 2007); and the television drama, Shark staring James Woods (CBS 2007. Actor Matthew McConaughey selected the band’s music to be in his upcoming film, Surfer Dude. In addition, the Dirty Heads can be heard in Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam video game (Activision 2007), and several other music compilations and surf/skate videos. On the marketing side, the Dirty Heads have also been included in campaigns for Etnies Jeans and Vestal Watches.
Dirty Heads vocalist Jared Watson sums up their fun, uncomplicated style, “We want to be positive and entertain,” he says. “We just want to make you feel good.”
And who can’t dig that?
www.dirtyheads.com
www.myspace.com/dirtyheads
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Neighborhood
The Dirty Heads Lyrics
(In my neighborhood)
I never sweat when I'm
(In my neighborhood)
I feel much better when I'm
(In my neighborhood)
I never sweat when I'm
(In my neighborhood)
I feel much better when I'm
(Back against the wall)
I never sweat it when I'm
(Back against the wall)
I never sweat it
Well I just got out the water and I'm late for school
I asked dirty to skip and said that's cool
So I grabbed up on my skate and we went to get a magnum
I said fuck it make the grade graduation I don't have it
And now it's 3 years later and I still haven't walked
I used to get kicked out of class now I get paid for when I talk
And you can jump on my streets that I come from beach
I know that you're pissed 'cause you didn't make this beat
And I know you don't like me but I know you like my flow
I know you don't like me 'cause I say dude and bro
Lot of rappers talk bout things they don't know how to do drugs
Have sex get drunk and rock a show I love coming home
'Cause its always so wonderful
'Cause when your in your neighborhood you're much more comfortable.
(In my neighborhood)
I never sweat when I'm
(In my neighborhood)
I feel much better when I'm
(In my neighborhood)
I never sweat when I'm
(In my neighborhood)
I feel much better when I'm
(Back against the wall)
I never sweat it when I'm
(Back against the wall)
I never sweat it
Went out of my way you're feeling alone
As a distance pressures away you could be home where I fit in.
I'm reminiscing about the days when we didn't care
Two dirty kids with no shoes And long hair
No car but front porch and two chairs
No place to go no way to get there
These Cali woman be the best I've seen
Be the best I've seen
Be the best I've seen
Cali weed be the brightest green
Be the brightest green
Be the brightest green.
(In my neighborhood)
I never sweat when I'm
(In my neighborhood)
I feel much better when I'm
(In my neighborhood)
I never sweat when I'm
(In my neighborhood)
I feel much better when I'm
(Back against the wall)
I never sweat it when I'm
(Back against the wall)
I never sweat it
Move, stop, move, move, move
Let the beat drop, let the beat droop
(In my neighborhood)
I never sweat when I'm
(In my neighborhood)
I feel much better when I'm
(In my neighborhood)
I never sweat when I'm
(In my neighborhood)
I feel much better when I'm
(Back against the wall)
I never sweat it when I'm
(Back against the wall)
I never sweat it
(In my neighborhood)
(In my neighborhood)
(In my neighborhood)
(In my neighborhood)
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DUSTIN BUSHNELL, JARED WATSON, HOWARD ANTHONY BARRETT, TYRONE EVANS, STEVEN LAWRENCE FOX, CHARLES STANTON FRAZIER, JOHN KENNETH HOLT, LEWIS MICHEAL RICHARDS
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