Chali 2na (live band + A-Skillz) - Early Show

Chali 2na brings golden‑era hip-hop to life with a full live band on 31 May 2026 at Jazz Cafe, London. Founding member of Jurassic 5 and long-time Ozomatli collaborator, his baritone is instantly recognisable: deep, steady, unmistakable. With live instrumentation behind him, his catalogue lands with new weight — heavy drums, elastic basslines and funk-laced grooves that turn classic cuts into something physical and immediate. The set reconnects with the roots of boom-bap while leaving space for improvisation, switches and extended breaks that let the verses breathe.

On DJ duties, A-Skillz keeps the room moving with breakbeat energy and party-starting precision. Known for high-impact blends of hip-hop, funk and bass-driven heat, he stitches together edits, cuts and quick-fire transitions that maintain momentum from first track to the next reload. Together, they draw a line between rap’s sample-era foundations and the punch of a live show, shaping a night built for heads who want bars, rhythm and groove without the filler.