Chali 2na with DJ Shub

The inherent quick-spitting frenzy of a lot of hip-hop sort of inherently prevents it from being the realm of deep-voiced dudes. It’s just sonically difficult to rap in a low register and still display quick and clear enunciation. But that’s not a problem for Chali 2na. With a booming bass vocal delivery that’s both smooth and swift, he almost feels like a rap game Barry White or Isaac Hayes. Chali 2na came to prominence in the early 2000s with the acclaimed LA underground hip-hop group Jurassic 5, and his solo work doesn’t drop off from that high standard. Get a dose of that old West Coast sound when Chali 2na drops into the District.

Chali 2na with DJ Shub, Bon Panda Breaks • Fri, June 14 at 9 pm • $25 • 21+ • The District Bar • 916 W. First Ave. • sp.knittingfactory.com