Chi, we hardly knew ya. I first heard Chi-Ali on the Black Sheep album (see “Pass The 40″). I remember thinking “who the fuck was that kid”?! Well, in 92 I got my answer. Chi-Ali released his own solo album The Fabulous Chi Ali, at the age of 14. Aside from maybe one cut, this album didn’t ride the train of the “young rapper” or stink of a theme album. Instead, it just banged. This was no doubt thanks to the front to back production by The World Famous Beatnuts. So, I recently snuck it back into my listening rotation. I had forgotten all about this album, and there’s some great cuts on it. I’m a sucker for the early 90s shit though. He had a cameos after this album, but none compared to his debut. Long story short… Chi-Ali got locked up in 2001 after appearing on America’s Most Wanted.
Black Sheep (feat. Chi-Ali) - Pass The 40

Chi-Ali - Funky Lemonade

Chi-Ali - In My Room

Check for Chi’s cameo in the Soul Clap video.