CHALI 2NA & CUT CHEMIST (Jurassic 5, Ozomatli)at Bayside Bowl

58 Alder Street,Portland ME 04101

29 September, 2022

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ABOUT CHALI 2NA With his unmistakable baritone voice and 6-and-a-half foot charm, Chali 2na has established himself as one of hip-hop's preeminent and most charismatic personalities. He's also garnered renowned praise as a visual artist across a wide spectrum of canvases. Most known for co-founding music groups, Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli, Chali released his debut solo album "Fish Outta Water" in 2009. Since then, he has toured the world 10 times over with his 3-piece band known as the House Of Vibe. Breathing new life into his musical upbringings, in 2013 he embarked on a career defining mission called "Against The Current”, a music + art project that combines a 5-part series of genre bending EPs with a coffee table book featuring original artwork and photography from Chali himself. Chali’s reputation as a Hip Hop Legend continues to build momentum with his artwork, voice-over work, and an increasing variety of performance collaborations. Most recently he joined forces with UK Producer, Krafty Kuts and is currently performing as a featured guest MC on tour with Slightly Stoopid this summer. In the fall of 2018 he will celebrate the consummation of the Against The Current project by setting out on his first-ever Art Tour! For the fist time Chali will share his talents with the World in a different type of showcasing venue - Art Galleries. More details to be announced soon! for more info please visit: https://chali2na.com/ ABOUT CUT CHEMIST: Cut Chemist has been recording and performing for nearly 30 years. Known as a turntablist, he started his journey into djing at age 11. By the time he was 14 year old, Cut started recording with his friends (including Chali 2na of Jurassic 5) in an inclosed sun patio that his dad converted into a small make-shift recording studio. By age 21, Cut was a founding member of both the rap group Jurassic 5 and the Grammy award winning Latin funk outfit, Ozomatli. His involvement with both groups helped develop a taste for music and rhythms from around the world while keeping his passion for the hip hop tradition. His mix-tapes and remixes became critically acclaimed. His ‘Chemist’ moniker was fully realized with his instrumental, Lesson 6: The Lecture. In the years following, Cut started a series of mix cds with DJ Shadow using all 45s. Brainfreeze, Product Placement and The Hard Sell, the last of which debuted and headlined at the world famous Hollywood Bowl. Cut’s solo album journey would begin with The Audience is Listening which was released on Warner Bros in 2006. Following his major label stint, he decided to create his own boutique label that would allow him more freedom. Sound Of The Police, Funk Off Mega Mix & his sophomore solo album, Die Cut were his most notable releases. Although these albums may sound very different from one another, they all have a single thing that ties them together - Cut Chemist pushes boundaries on all of them, testing our musical palates while introducing us to obscure musical finds. On Sept. 29th, Cut Chemist makes a rare Portland, ME appearance with a very special guest TBA soon - Adrienne Mack-Davis (formerly of New Fame) and A Lunar Landing open the show. for more info please visit: Website: https://www.cutchemist.com