Chali's a real class act. Truly a gentlemen of gentlemen. One of my all-time favorite MCs. I could listen to him read a friggin' phonebook and still be completely spellbound. :D
Every time I watch this video, I look at his facial expressions, and I just think, "This guy is going to be the COOLEST grandpa." I bet babies love him.
I don't see him as the kind of man that seeks the fame. He's genuinely in it for the craft and passion. I think staying underground keeps the value more intact. Him and Tech N9ne are 2 of my favs
I've always loved the sound and flow of Chali 2na's voice even since back in the early J5 days, but since he got involved in the ghetto / glitch scene working with artists like The Funk Hunters and Krafty Kuts his work has been off the charts awesome.
I don’t really even like hip hop, never owned any hip hop music. But years ago I visited my mate in America (2001) and my mate was playing Jurassic 5, I really liked the track “jurass finish first”. I remember thinking wow that rapper with the deep voice is awesome! So when I got back to England I bought that album. Fast forward to last year, and my workmate mentions that he once went to see Jurassic 5 here in England , I was like “no way! I know who they are, my American friend introduced me to them on my trip there. I really liked the deep guys voice and flow” Then my workmate goes “yeah man that’s chali 2na” So I looked him up and here I am. I think I’ve listened to this track 200 times lol, it’s brilliant . I also like the freestyle he did at the BBC video. I think he’s fantastic. Love listening to him , and as I started by saying.. I don’t even own any hip hop!
From the left to the right, from the side to the side in the back, Chali 2NA infact, writin exact, and it goes a little somthin like, welcome to terradome, im your host the friendly neighbourhood baritone, vocals channel the spirits of old poets, and I don't drink my glass will never will hold moet, similar to barroom is dunbar, from the crew you thought was just all chorus and one star, i'm one sixth of a click that ran ish (shit) that commercial counterparts are in constant conflict....I, A lot of details, on my body be scales, i'm for Ida B Wells, if you see ill and good times is like eleven, with the really deep militant mind like Michael Evans, every posse recline and watch me get applause, forming reservoirs on your desert shores, your witnessing mental and verbal fitness friend, this tuna fish has descended from Lake Michigan, "comin thru today", competition listen you got work to do, tuna fish ye call me, "Chali 2na" and when I bring it I be, "bringin it straight to you" one time yeah, "comin thru today" the manphibian that, "you cant pass it by" that's how you spell it man, "Chali 2na" live on the west but im "comin straight from chi" all day when I say there not much more than just some backpack crap, intelligent rap act or militant black cat...im, killin venomous platinum plaque rats, im forever spittin relevant facts and that's that, and how you play the game is how the game plays you, way tru haters is wild style like phase two, touring without rest, blessed, my skulls laced with titanium plates that pass metal detection yeeah, instant vintage, deep in the tranches, every sentence can leave speakers defenceless peakin thru fences and speaking bleaker than Memphis, peaking your interest with heat seeking intent ey, "comin thru today", competition listen you got work to do, tuna fish ye call me, "Chali 2na" and when I bring it I be, "bringin it straight to you" two times yeah, "comin thru today" the manphibian that, "you cant pass it by" that's how you spell it man, "Chali 2na" live on the west but im "comin straight from chi" All day yeah, "comin thru today" from the city where they, buried Al Capone and House music was born, Robert Kelly performed, heavy styles was shown, I made hidra and settled miles from home, coast to coast L.A. from Chicago, weather your gospel spttin is really gospel, ghetto diplomat, apocalyptic rap, I cant come to grips with that fact now, "comin thru today", competition listen you got work to do, tuna fish ye call me, "Chali 2na" and when I bring it I be, "bringin it straight to you" three times yeah, "comin thru today" the manphibian that, "you cant pass it by" that's how you spell it man, "Chali 2na" live on the west but im "comin straight from chi"
Walter White He actually said "right and exact" not "writin exact." It's a saying many emcees before him have said, similar to "word is bond." The actual lyrics of the song start with "Welcome to the terror dome."
Got to meet Chali 2na at a show in Chattanooga, dude is a legit real awesome guy. He took time after the show to thank and talk to his fans. That says a lot to me when many hip hop artists have too much of an ego to take time to thank their supporters individually.
chali is the shit. The confidence in his own sound etc. Him and the rest of jurassic should definitely be more of a household name; such an injustice that they aren't.
I went to a festival when I was 20. Never listened to ANYTHING other than rock my whole life. My friend convinced me to watch Chali2na with him at the festival. Easily the best live performance I've ever seen. Now I don't listen to rock anymore.
Hi all. He's coming back. Have you heard his 2019 album ‘Adventures of a Reluctant Superhero’? He’s now working with Maddy O’Neal. There has got to be an album on the back or this…
true living legend. had the pleasure of seeing him live and afterwards he stepped into the crowd and we all got photos with him. no ego no bullshit. one of the greats and the views on the video show he is way too underrated
Jurassic 5 was a great group. Glad to see Charlie doing some insightful and helpful things with communities around the US. Great instrumentals too by the way those kids killed it.
Those who know, know... He's underrated and unappreciated. No one close. Unique.
Mc Conrad is very comparable
Ozomatli Cut the Chemist Suite from the Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 soundtrack exposed me as a young teen and I've been a fan since.
That's yaki k
His style, flow, and voice are VERY similar to Lord Have Mercy...I literally thought they were the same person when I first heard Jurassic 5
@@RealCoolGuy you know that is Tupac biggie Yaki Kadafi Eazy-E and MCA from the Beastie Boys right that is all of them in their new characters
I'm a 26 year old guy from Scandinavia who mainly listens to death metal, and I cannot stop listening to this.
did you stop meanwhile?
@@SirrahBeats still going babe. Been getting really into Rhymesayers.
That's YAKI KADAFI
Yo I used to sleep to south of heaven SLAYER !?”
Gentleman has mad talent
Future Sound
I haven't checked this out since we first did it.. Damn that was fun!
Thanks Chali!
Legend.
give us some more man
shits way to sickkkkk shit 2na done with linkin park is insane
It will never get old.
the Verbal Herman Munsta!!! Def top MC and underrated by the majority...as should be...seeing how the majority are typically ignorant to greatness
Silicon Valley brought me here and I couldn't be happier
Man, Chali 2NA remains criminally underrated, like why is this brotha so overlooked
overlooked by those whose eyes(ears) are as blind as their brains are retarded...
hes nota loudmouth LOL
He's too deep, and most can't swim.
Naaaaaaaaaaaaa if you know you know
Yaki kadifi lol
Damn I hope that girl is a successful musician today! She was totally feeling it.
The girl on the sax was giving brilliant directions to the others, shes awesome.
On point
One of the best flows in hip hop.
EVER
My GOAT, right here.
one of the greatest voices too!
Yeah.the best going round.puff it an pass.
@@giulioska7643 The James Earl Jones of Rap.
Only found this about 3 months ago best I've heard
See him live if you get a chance. He's something else man. Has one hell of a presence.
Chali's a real class act. Truly a gentlemen of gentlemen.
One of my all-time favorite MCs. I could listen to him read a friggin' phonebook and still be completely spellbound. :D
that last statement is so damn good!
All day
THAT'S YAKI KADAFI
2na still one of the most underrated emcees in the game. Dude just oozes talent, passion, and creativity.
This guy just seems really nice.
He is so cool...when he goes to sleep...sheep count him.
until you're slapped with his 12 incher
positive rap quality and rare. quality.
He is, and one of the best to ever grip a mic.
Every time I watch this video, I look at his facial expressions, and I just think, "This guy is going to be the COOLEST grandpa." I bet babies love him.
When it comes to the conversation of great emcees, my man 2na gets slept on hard. Facts.
Real people make real music. Respect.
+Lucas Phillips aint that the truth. good call.
Possibly one of the best live Hip Hop performances ever.
This is the best version of this song. No contest
The bird on the sax is nearly as cool as 2na, bless her, she’s loving him spitting shit! Big tune this
I replayed the video many times. Still don't see a single bird
How come Chali isn't full blown famous? He has the best skills
Better that way
Jurassic Five were pretty big.
He used to be big that's YAKI KADAFI
Facts@@prestongower7800
I don't see him as the kind of man that seeks the fame. He's genuinely in it for the craft and passion. I think staying underground keeps the value more intact. Him and Tech N9ne are 2 of my favs
I've always loved the sound and flow of Chali 2na's voice even since back in the early J5 days, but since he got involved in the ghetto / glitch scene working with artists like The Funk Hunters and Krafty Kuts his work has been off the charts awesome.
Charli is hard AF. He certainly ranks with some of the all time great emcees. His lyrical content, voice and delivery makes him a factor.
Well Yes !
Of course pumpin........🤸🍻🎷🎶🎺🎶📯🎶🎸🎶🥁🎶🎙🎧
His smile when they started playing was great!
One of the most underrated rappers of all time - CHARLIE 2NA AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺 LOVES YOU BROTHER
Don't get no better.
I love the sax player groovin'.
I don’t really even like hip hop, never owned any hip hop music.
But years ago I visited my mate in America (2001) and my mate was playing Jurassic 5, I really liked the track “jurass finish first”. I remember thinking wow that rapper with the deep voice is awesome! So when I got back to England I bought that album.
Fast forward to last year, and my workmate mentions that he once went to see Jurassic 5 here in England , I was like “no way! I know who they are, my American friend introduced me to them on my trip there. I really liked the deep guys voice and flow”
Then my workmate goes “yeah man that’s chali 2na”
So I looked him up and here I am.
I think I’ve listened to this track 200 times lol, it’s brilliant . I also like the freestyle he did at the BBC video.
I think he’s fantastic. Love listening to him , and as I started by saying.. I don’t even own any hip hop!
This is a banger right here!
That’s so mad 👊🏻 Bloody love that shit . Wow
This is one of those rare gems you find that no matter how many times you replay it, it will never get old.
Seeing kids rockin with 2NATV restores faith in the future of humanity.. they just don't know whats really good!!
Tha live band makes it pop harder
Such an amazing show last night at Cairns Queensland. So much respect and love for you, Chali 2na the Legend!
that is possibly the best song ive ever heard
From the left to the right,
from the side to the side in the back,
Chali 2NA infact, writin exact,
and it goes a little somthin like,
welcome to terradome,
im your host the friendly neighbourhood baritone,
vocals channel the spirits of old poets,
and I don't drink my glass will never will hold moet,
similar to barroom is dunbar,
from the crew you thought was just all chorus and one star,
i'm one sixth of a click that ran ish (shit)
that commercial counterparts are in constant conflict....I,
A lot of details, on my body be scales,
i'm for Ida B Wells,
if you see ill and good times is like eleven,
with the really deep militant mind like Michael Evans,
every posse recline and watch me get applause,
forming reservoirs on your desert shores,
your witnessing mental and verbal fitness friend,
this tuna fish has descended from Lake Michigan,
"comin thru today", competition listen you got work to do,
tuna fish ye call me, "Chali 2na"
and when I bring it I be, "bringin it straight to you"
one time yeah, "comin thru today"
the manphibian that, "you cant pass it by"
that's how you spell it man, "Chali 2na"
live on the west but im "comin straight from chi"
all day when I say there not much more than just some backpack crap,
intelligent rap act or militant black cat...im,
killin venomous platinum plaque rats,
im forever spittin relevant facts and that's that,
and how you play the game is how the game plays you,
way tru haters is wild style like phase two,
touring without rest, blessed,
my skulls laced with titanium plates that pass metal detection yeeah,
instant vintage, deep in the tranches,
every sentence can leave speakers defenceless
peakin thru fences and speaking bleaker than Memphis,
peaking your interest with heat seeking intent ey,
"comin thru today", competition listen you got work to do,
tuna fish ye call me, "Chali 2na"
and when I bring it I be, "bringin it straight to you"
two times yeah, "comin thru today"
the manphibian that, "you cant pass it by"
that's how you spell it man, "Chali 2na"
live on the west but im "comin straight from chi"
All day yeah, "comin thru today"
from the city where they,
buried Al Capone and House music was born,
Robert Kelly performed, heavy styles was shown,
I made hidra and settled miles from home,
coast to coast L.A. from Chicago,
weather your gospel spttin is really gospel,
ghetto diplomat, apocalyptic rap,
I cant come to grips with that fact now,
"comin thru today", competition listen you got work to do,
tuna fish ye call me, "Chali 2na"
and when I bring it I be, "bringin it straight to you"
three times yeah, "comin thru today"
the manphibian that, "you cant pass it by"
that's how you spell it man, "Chali 2na"
live on the west but im "comin straight from chi"
Walter White He actually said "right and exact" not "writin exact." It's a saying many emcees before him have said, similar to "word is bond." The actual lyrics of the song start with "Welcome to the terror dome."
+Walter White I was singing this to myself and I felt like chali 2na for a second lol
@@WalterWhite-bm8sj -- Not "similar to barroom is dunbar,"
it's "similar to Paul Laurence Dunbar"
(as in, the Black poet - 1872-1906. Research him.)
agreed
I love his energy and the sax playing lady grooving!
I still listen to this daily! 2na is one of a kind
Got to meet Chali 2na at a show in Chattanooga, dude is a legit real awesome guy. He took time after the show to thank and talk to his fans. That says a lot to me when many hip hop artists have too much of an ego to take time to thank their supporters individually.
He is an angel sent to Earth to educate everyone on music and flow.
His delivery is so god damn clear and tight.
he seems so damn chill.
a gentle giant indeed.
yall should make an album together... the girl was groovin
I can't listen to this just one time.. Like 10 plays every time.
Very underrated!
Such an iconic voice! Huge respect for this man
I was #71000 to listen to this sick sheet. PIMP!!!!! Whistler represent represent.
Voice like gold dipped in honey, GADDAMN.
2nas cadence is off the charts, up there with WC and the best of them
What a legend, and such a humanitarian.
Chali2na one of the BEST rappers, best people, everybody got love for the Chali2na!!
Me and my 13yrd old daughter regularly put this tune on super loud in the car 😅
Shit like this is why I love and will always listen to hip hop. 🔥
Chali 2na... J5..hip hop legend
impossible to not bob ya head to this.
chali is the shit. The confidence in his own sound etc. Him and the rest of jurassic should definitely be more of a household name; such an injustice that they aren't.
I've seen this more times than I can remember, and it blows my mind every time.
Absolute perfection.
THIS IS OFF THA CHAIN!!!!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Most kewl music, a one of a kind in all the right ways & a True Blessing for us. Blessings, love & peace. 🤗😇💖🙏
Tis been 11 years... Im listening since 3 years... Never got bored of it.
This guy sounds like Golden Voice of America. nice to hear
First time i've heard CHALI 2NA at works i went literally crazy, couldn't stop moving my head and hands
Fun, groovy, soulful real hip-hop😎
Hands down one of my favorite rappers of all time.
i dont know why but this is just the most satisfying video on youtube for me
Ewan, I agree with you. This is beautiful.
Dude what a sick and yet smooth flow. Love every second of this.
I love comin back to this jam here :)
Man's a legend
timeless flowin.. i still love it
That's YAKI KADAFI
I went to a festival when I was 20. Never listened to ANYTHING other than rock my whole life. My friend convinced me to watch Chali2na with him at the festival. Easily the best live performance I've ever seen. Now I don't listen to rock anymore.
Real hip hop. Something to say, not putting anybody down. 100% good vibes
Kewl Harmony Project, Chali2NA you are still an all time favorite. Blessings from Chitown origins just now in MO. 😇🙏
this is truely what this world needs now.
That dude is breathtaking with his vocals.
Hi all. He's coming back. Have you heard his 2019 album ‘Adventures of a Reluctant Superhero’? He’s now working with Maddy O’Neal. There has got to be an album on the back or this…
This is now 'Classic' Tier.😊
2NA killing it!!! 🔥
Totally addicted to this exceptional masterpiece!!! 👌🏼
💯
He's one of the best
YES! YES1 YES! Chali 2na!!!
Saw Charlie2NA and MY GOD he is amazing..alongside Krafty Kuts..my hero
Chali 2na has so much talent I wish he was more mainstream
Carter B It doesn't get much more mainstream than being on MTV and the radio. What else do you want?
I come back to this track like all the time. Ace flow. Dope as shit.
He's got dope voice.
Charlie 2na! 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Still coming thru...🎶🐟
Goosebumps
Chali is so smooth..... jamming is what music is all about.
seriously one of the few rap artists that always has a flawless sounding voice live. sooooooo smooooooooooth.
definitely underrated ! awesome rapper
No even a one bad or rude word ... salute
Whenever i watch this its just puts a big smile on my face no matter what 😊 Chali2na you are amazing my man
true living legend. had the pleasure of seeing him live and afterwards he stepped into the crowd and we all got photos with him. no ego no bullshit. one of the greats and the views on the video show he is way too underrated
Silicon Valley 🤟
Damn right booouii!! S6
90 people bumped their head in the Jam Van!
this clip is so fresh I keep coming back to it from time to time
For me Chali one of the best
Chali's voice gets praise but his flow is so fucking good too.
Jurassic 5 was a great group. Glad to see Charlie doing some insightful and helpful things with communities around the US. Great instrumentals too by the way those kids killed it.
Chali 2na, Saxamaphones, Law and Order Tshirt.
BEST VIDEO EVER
Old school flow, this was lovely to my ears and soul😊👌🎶❤️.. Big up Chali 2na!
the beauty of this is unfathomable ;-;
true mc. had the pleasure of seeing him live. proper living legend