Chali 2na sits in his backyard in LA, smoking a joint and finishing a painting he’s been working on for some time, while chatting with Maggie Tweedie. He uses spray cans on the monsterous 2.4 metre wide, 1.2 metre tall canvas - a medium he's used to bring his vibrant creations to life since he was a kid.
This December, he will return as part of the Summer Haze festival in Tauranga, performing with his band, The House of VIBE. In his conversation with Maggie, Chali 2na reflects on the 30th anniversary of Jurassic 5, the alternative hip hop collective that saw his iconic bass-bariton voice rise to fame.
Artist and talented baritone rapper and member of hip hop collective Jurassic 5 Chali 2NA Photo: Supplied
