Revisit a Forgotten Independent Hip Hop Album

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Chali 2na - Fish Outta Water

In 2009 Chali 2na released his debut solo album, Fish Outta Water.

Chali spent 10 years being a front man for Jurassic 5 from 1993 - 2007, and was the most recognisable voice of the group.

The Features on this album include: Talib Kweli, Damian Marley, Anthony Hamilton, Elzhi, Stephen Marley, Beenie Man, Ming Xia. Its hard to say which Feature was the best on this disc. But i think the marley brothers did their thing on the track "Guns up"

[video=youtube;jZyjD-Bd6W4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZyjD-Bd6W4[/video]

Production on this album came from a few recognisable names such as Jake One, Nu Mark, Scott stortch, Emile & Dj Babu. my personal favorite beat on this album being "Keep going" by Jake one, or "Comin thru" by Nu Mark.

[video=youtube;ps0U-3nfDU4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ps0U-3nfDU4[/video]

This album showcases great lyricals, features and beats. Chali even touches on a personal track "4 bebe" a track dedicated to his Cousin who died being crushed at a concert. Mia Xing's singing on this track is amazing.

[video=youtube;p7k40M13rL0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7k40M13rL0[/video]

 

[Lou Cypher]

Album is just amazing. i cant post youtube links cuz im at work and theres a filter. but if any of you have heard this album and dont like it. i will be shocked.

 

[skeep]

Misery is a definite favorite of mine. Great album.

 

[Lou Cypher]

another classic imo