CHALI 2NA LIVE (Jurassic 5) @ The Espy Oct 30

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CHALI 2NA LIVE (Jurassic 5)
http://www.myspace.com/chali2na

Bearing an identifiably deep baritone voice, Chali 2na (born Charles Stewart, Jr.) became the unofficial point man for West Coast hip hop legends Jurassic 5. Originally from southside Chicago, Chali first gained an interest in graffiti writing before getting into music.

Before Jurassic 5 fully took off, Chali 2na and Cut Chemist also helped found the band Ozomatli, whose music was a fusion of worldbeat, rock, hip-hop, and Latin dance/funk. As part of two critically acclaimed ensembles, Chali 2na sent waves in the music world with each of their debuts. His solo foray began in 2004 with his Fish Market mixtapes, and his long awaited solo debut Fish Outta Water promises to mark the final stage in Chali’s creative evolution, bringing together a diverse range of influences and collaborators including Damien Marley, Beenie Man, Anthony Hamilton and the late great J Dilla.

His 4 piece live stage show is a progression from the days of Jurassic 5 and embraces and more serious and inspired creative mission than any of his previous work. Having had over ten years of preparation, Chali 2na, the elder statesman of west coast hip hop is finally ready to unleash his solo assault on Australian audiences.

Friday 30th October, The Esplanade Hotel, Melbourne
CHALI 2NA (Jurassic 5)
Tix: Oztix http://www.oztix.com.au/ 1300 762 545).