3. Chali Tuna
Although Mr. Tuna has never put out a real solo album, His work on all of Jurassic 5's albums is enough for him to hold my number three spot. As a rapper with a deep voice, I am usually compared to Chali when people hear me for the first time. I have even been dubbed "albacore" by one Burnt MD, which if you are not aware is a white tuna. Pretty funny...
Anyways, I can probably say that I have never heard a Tuna verse that I have not loved. Aside from his always recognizable voice, Tuna has a spectacular flow that has only gotten better over the years. With J5 breaking up, who knows what is on the horizon for this MC. Their most recent album showcased what was in my opinion some of his best work. Every song he was on and every verse he spit... he destroyed. In fact, writing this now is really making me want to go back and listen to that album. It has been a couple months.
If you have never heard of Tuna I suggest the first track you check out should be "Coming War" with Ozomatli. This track features Tuna as the lone MC, with the Ozomatli backing him. unfortunately I couldn't find this track on youtube, but here it is on lastfm.
http://www.last.fm/music/Ozomatli/_/Coming+War
After that track I really just recommend listening to any of J5's album. He is easily the best MC of the bunch and you will recognize his voice immediately. Do It!
