Chali 2na & Cut Chemist

Bringing the heat to the Ivy Ballroom, Chali 2na and Cut Chemist celebrate a 35-year creative partnership that helped shape groups like Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli. Alongside their individual work and collaborations across the scene, they’ve continued a legacy rooted in decades of music and friendship. Get ready for a night of old-school hip-hop from two of the era’s finest.

Wednesday, September 9 - Ivy Ballroom

Doors: 7:00pm | Show: 7:30pm

Age Restriction

All ages. Ages 18 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Wristbands required for all attendees.

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About Chali 2na & Cut Chemist

Chali 2na and Cut Chemist have been inseparable for 35 years. It all started in 1987 when they formed their first group UNITY Committee just a couple years after Chali move from Chicago to Los Angeles.

In 1994 they combined forces with local rap group Rebels Of Rhythm to form Jurassic 5. Although J5 was in full swing making music and doing shows, Chali and Cut also were founding members of the fusion Latin group Ozomatli in 1995. Since then the two have been busy with both groups and still managed to find time to separate and embark in solo careers on the side. Cut Chemist went on to do remixes and features for such acts as DJ Shadow, Less Than Jake and Blackalicious. Chali also explored his rap prowess with such acts as Roots Manuva, Lyrics Born, Slightly Stoopid and Galactic just to name a few. Separately they also landed solo deals with Interscope and Warner Brothers.

The two have kept busy with their own separate careers while always finding time to collaborate. It’s a 35 year old friendship that manifests into music and art.

For the last three years they’ve been doing a special collaborative performance that tells the story of their lives in music together. The catalogue is as endless as the time they spent together creating over the years.

About NC-17 (support)

With over two decades behind the decks, NC-17 is a seasoned DJ known for his ability to captivate crowds and ignite dance floors. His journey began in 1996 as a pioneer of Boston’s Drum & Bass scene, where his high-energy sets helped shape the city’s underground sound. Expanding his artistry, NC-17 embraced hip-hop and turntablism, earning a Breckenridge residency that saw him share stages with icons including KRS-One, Gang Starr, and many more.