Fantastic Negrito will be blessing the UC Theatre Saturday, October 14, with other Oakland-based artists, MAD NOISE and The Jamming Nachos. Born to a conservative Muslim family in Massachusetts, Xavier Amin Dphrepaulezz changed his tune when his family moved to Oakland. He was introduced to 1980’s Oakland culture where funkadelic tunes dominated the scene; this was a bit of a shift from his parents’ traditional African music. From Oakland to a failed Hollywood record deal, life’s realities and tragedies struck upon him. When his life was skimmed by the threat of death after a coma-inducing car accident, Fantastic Negrito’s new sound was born. It’s a style that portrays struggle, realness, and a fearlessness that can’t be tamed. With a hometown blues basis, he creates a dynamic sound that will take you back to another time. Negrito has been recognized for his talent with a Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album in 2017 in light of his most recent album, The Last Days of Oakland (2016). Accompanying Negrito will be MAD NOISE, a unique Bay Area-based neo-soul blues band, and The Jamming Nachos, a family-originated Rock ’n’ Roll band. This unique trio of Oakland-based bands will please your eardrums from chill blues to wild rock. Visit the UC Theatre’s website to purchase tickets. The B-Side will also be giving away tickets for this show, so follow our Facebook page for details and updates. Written by Devyn White Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Δ