Track of the Day: Chali 2na, 'Comin' Thru,' (2009, Decon Records, from the LP Fish Outta Water)

With the great news that the dopest of dope MCs (and DJs) have reunited in 2013 for extensive touring, there comes the hope that Jurassic 5 will release another album sometime in the near future. Now I don't wanna start any rumors here, because I'm certainly not in the know, and I have absolutely no evidence that another LP would or could be in the works, during or post-2013 tour. It certainly would be amazing, considering no new J5 material's been released since 2006's full-length, Feedback that, although it contained some great tracks, was not up to the vibe candy and pure fun of their previous 2 LPs and debut EP. One can dream...

Anywhoo, this post is a tribute to one of my all-time fave MCs, the self professed 'Verbal Herman Munster, Friendly Neighborhood Baritone' Chali 2na, who's 'One-Sixth of A Clique That Runs Shit.'

I couldn't agree more.

You'll find all of those lyrics and much more in the insanely groovy track 'Comin' Thru,' off Chali 2na's 2009 debut LP, 'Fish Outta Water.'

2na's instantly recognizable baritone and smooth chillin' delivery perfectly complement the lyrical wordplay, beats, and grooves virtually anywhere he pops up, whether during his stellar work in J5, his solo outings, or his guestwork with countless artists, including Ozomatli (founding member), Blackalicious, Breakestra, The Mighty Underdogs, Lateef the Truthspeaker, Lyrics Born, and The Herbaliser, to name just a few. As a unique voice in the world of hip-hop (literally!),  Chali 2na doesn't need heavy analysis into his style and substance. He is simply a great rapper, presence, and Master of the Lyrical Domain.

So without further ado, let's enjoy quite possibly the briefest post you'll ever get from me in the MusicVibe365 universe. Lyrics included below, for your enhanced enjoyment. And don't forget to go out there and check out the rest of Chali 2na, which includes a lot of the best that hip-hop in the past 15 has had to offer...

Chali 2na - Comin Thru by AntiFlag607

'(Comin' Thru Today)
Welcome to Terrordome
I'm your host the friendly neighborhood baritone
Vocals channel the spirits of old poets
I don't drink my glass, never will hold Moët
Similar to Paul Lawrence Dunbar
From the crew you thought was just all chorus and one star...Now
I'm one-sixth of a clique that runs shit
While commercial counterparts are in constant conflict, I'm...

(Comin' Thru Today)
A lot of details 
On my body be scales,
I'm from Ida B. Wells
People see me feelin' good times just like eleven
With a really deep militant mind like Michael Evans
Every posse recline watch me get applause
Forming reservoirs on your desert shores
You're witnessing mental and verbal fitness, friend
Tuna fish that descended from Lake Michigan

(Comin' Thru Today)
Competition Listen
You Got Work to Do
Chali 2-N-A
Bringing it Straight to You
(Comin' Thru Today)
You Can't Pass it By
Chali 2-N-A
Comin' Straight from Chi'...