- Years Active: 2005-2006
- Band Members: Michael Franti
- Genre: Hip-Hop
- Influenced by: Boogie Down Productions, Arrested Development, Public Enemy, Digable Planets, De La Soul
- Followed By: Drums & Tuba, The Flobots
- Similar Artists: Brand Nubian, Basehead, Guru, The Fugees, MC Solaar, G. Love & Special Sauce, The Roots, The Fire This Time
Michael Franti released only one album as half of the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, but it was praised for his insightful raps and Public Enemy-influenced beats. After disappearing for two years, Franti resurfaced in 1994 with Spearhead, a band more rooted in '70s funk; their debut Home was followed in 1997 by Chocolate Supa Highway. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide
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