Chali 2na

Chali 2na

Chali 2na is a hip-hop MC from Chicago, United States, born in 1971. He is best known as a member of Jurassic 5 and as a founding member of Ozomatli. He is also associated with The Dino 5 and Unity Committee.

Style and work

His rapping is noted for a distinctive voice and fast delivery. He builds lyrics with close attention to literary devices such as internal rhyme, assonance, meter and alliteration. He is linked with hip hop as well as rap, reggae, funk, soul and rock, and he often works with a wide range of other artists.

Career associations

Within Jurassic 5 he is often described as the group’s “Ambassador”. His role in Ozomatli connects him to a racially activist salsa funk band, adding to his profile across different branches of American music.