Kaly-Chi (born Tim Jones on May 30, 1981) is an up and coming artist, songwriter, and producer based out of Chicago, IL. Kaly-Chi moved to Los Angeles, CA at the age of 8 and became inspired to rap by Tupac, Scarface, Ice Cube, George Clinton, and Bone Thugs & Harmony. At 11, when Kaly-Chi’s aunt passed away, Kaly-Chi moved back to the westside of Chicago and lived at his aunt old home. Kaly-Chi was home school and began writing poetry about life and the environment that he was living in. The passing of his oldest sister brought out the fire and angry in his rhymes and his raps starting touching people and motivating people to rap. Kaly-Chi started performing at local vendors around town and began making a buzz for himself. In 2001, Kaly-Chi joined the group Sons of Assassin (SOA) and started releasing underground mixtapes. The group was winning talent shows and was on local television as well. Due to personal differences, the group split and Kaly-Chi and Felony of SOA formed the group C.H.I. (Cold Hearted Individual).With the new group, Kaly-Chi was signed with D-LUX Entertainment. While under the label, C.H.I. was working on their debut album All Work and No Play; the album was never released due to label and artists differences. Since the album was not going to be release, Kaly-Chi left D-LUX Entertainment and took a break from rap. During his break from rap, Kaly-Chi was still writing songs but discouraged and unmotivated to rap again. In 2009, Kaly-Chi met up with Sen Beatz and No Xcuess and began talking about starting an independent record label. Kaly-Chi found his motivation to rap again and, for the first time of his musical career, Kaly-Chi wanted to venture out as a solo artist. Kaly-Chi now has decided to put all of his time and passion back into his music and become the first artist, songwriter, producer signed to Muzikal Menace Records. Kaly-Chi has overcome life changing obstacles and now is ready to tell his story to the world. Kaly-Chi music is influence by the “golden age era” and intends to bring back the funk and soul of music that today’s artist does not bring. Kaly-Chi wants his music to bring life back into hip hop and his music to inspire others to do the same.
Music is a life saver. From listening to other music or just creating music gives me a drive that relieve stress or depression. It gets me to become more motivated and confident, along with graphic designing as well.
To work with the famous people who influenced me to become an artist in the first place like ice cube, Dr. Dre, George Clinton , Snoop Dogg, etc.
Poverty,Racism, and more Free,honest ,& creative expressions
Everything from Michael Jackson
2pac, Bone thugs 'n' harmony, Twista, NWA, Rakim, Dogg Pound,Dru Down, Prince,Michael Jackson, Scarface, Public Enemy, Tech 9ne, Eminem
Music with a soulful sound and meaning to it or regular life obstacles and lessons
Keep and trust GOD first in your life. Trust your own instincts and Just be you no matter what someone tells you.
Free and full of energy
Music or musicians,especially rappers, need more fun energy with more life related messages in their craft. It doesn't have to be hard core all the time but it doesn't have to be soft and happy all the time neither. It must have a equal balance all together. It represents Life more that way.
Extremely interesting
Writers block
Yes . By keeping their music in my personal playlist or by posting and sharing their music on my Facebook page
Post your links to Djs, Internet radio stations, like minded artists & promoters with much consistency
Kaly Chi, Andre Versatile Hunter, Q-Dog, Psycho drama, Triple Darkness, Snypaz, Muzikal Menace records featuring Kenwood