Michael Franti
Michael Franti
Michael Frantiis an American rapper, musician, poet, spoken word artist and singer-songwriter. Michael Franti is known for having participated in many musical projects, including the Beatnigs and the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy. He is the creator and lead vocalist of his current independent project, Michael Franti & Spearhead, a band that blends hip hop with a variety of other styles including funk, reggae, jazz, folk, and rock. He is also an outspoken supporter for a wide spectrum of peace and...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionRapper
Date of Birth21 April 1966
CityOakland, CA
CountryUnited States of America
We can bomb the world to pieces, but we can't bomb it into peace.
I have a passion to make a difference in the world. And that difference can be just making the fans at my show leave with a smile on their faces and feeling uplifted.
Sometimes, I feel like I can do anything, and, sometimes, I'm so alive, sometimes, I feel like I could zoom across the sky and, sometimes, I wanna cry.
You learn a lot when you're barefoot. The first thing is every step you take is different.
I don't know if music can change the world overnight but I know that music can help someone make it through a difficult night.
Every single soul is a poem.
I want to promote positivity.
Life is too short to make just one decision, music is too loud for just one station, love is too big for just one nation, and God is too big for just one religion!
I believe that through positive thoughts, speech, action and attitudes, we change things for the better.
God is too big for just one religion.
If you love the planet or the neighborhood - you're finding ways to satisfy the soul of the planet or satisfy the soul of the neighborhood.
Only a rat can win a rat race.
It doesnt matter if youre black, white, gay, straight, come from different countries, different language... every single person is significant and is meaningful.
It's never too late to start the day over.