Kali (rapper)

Kaliya Ashley Ross,[3] known professionally as Kali, is an American rapper from Roswell, Georgia of Panamanian descent. She is noted for her songs poking fun at past partners and her carefree attitude.[5]

Kali
Kali in July 2022
Kali in July 2022
Background information
Birth nameKaliya Ashley Ross[1]
Born (2000-07-29) July 29, 2000[2]
OriginRoswell, Georgia, U.S[2]
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2013-present[3]
LabelsAtlantic[4]

Career

She began rapping at the age of 12 after an arrangement made with her father to write 13 songs in order to have her own bedroom. In November 2020, she received traction with the popularity of her track "Do a Bitch" on the social media platform TikTok.[2] In 2021, she released her debut mixtape This Is Why They Mad Now with a remix of her breakthrough song "Do a Bitch" by American rapper Rico Nasty.[3] In November 2021, she released the remix to her song "MMM MMM" with American rappers Latto and Moneybagg Yo.[6] In February 2022, she went on tour alongside rappers Latto, Saucy Santana, and Asianae.[7] On March 8, 2022, she released her single "Standards" in the occasion of the International Women's Day.[8] Also in March 2022, she released her project Toxic Chocolate with appearances from Latto, Yung Bleu, Moneybagg Yo, Muni Long, Bia, and ATL Jacob.[5] In June 2022, she was selected as part of the 2022 XXL Freshman class.[9] On March 17, 2023, she released the single "Area Codes", that interpolates the Ludacris song of the same name, which went viral in April 2023.[10]

Musical style

During an interview with HipHopDX, she cited her musical influences as rappers Nicki Minaj and Cardi B, as well as American R&B singer Aaliyah.[11]

Discography

Mixtapes
Title Mixtape details
This Why They Mad Now
  • Released: January 16, 2021[12]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Toxic Chocolate
  • Released: March 18, 2022[13]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Charted singles
List of charted singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
[14]		 CAN
[15]		 IRE
[16]		 UK
[17]		 WW
[18]
"Area Codes" 2023 54842866149 TBA

References
  1. "Information on Kali in ASCAP database". ASCAP. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
  2. "The Break Presents: Kali". XXL.
  3. "Kali Biography by Fred Thomas". AllMusic. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
  4. "Kali - Atlantic Records". Atlantic Records. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
  5. "Kali Brings Toxicity To The Forefront On New Project, "Toxic Chocolate"". HotNewHipHop. 11 March 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
  6. "Kali Drops "Mmm Mmm" Remix with Latto & Moneybagg Yo". The Source. 17 November 2021. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
  7. "Latto Announces Tour With Saucy Santana, Kali, & Asianae. Shares Dates". HotNewHipHop. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
  8. "Kali Shares New Single "Standards" On International Women's Day". HotNewHipHop. 8 March 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
  9. "XXL: KALI". XXL.
  10. Affatigato, Carlo (May 8, 2023). "Hoes in different area codes: Kali's song, lyrics & meaning". Aural Crave. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  11. "Kali Reveals How Cardi B & Nicki Minaj Have Influenced Her 'Toxic Chocolate' Career". HipHopDx. 18 March 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
  12. "This Why They Mad Now by Kali on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  13. "Toxic Chocolate by Kali on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  14. "Billboard Hot 100: Week of May 20, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  15. "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of May 20, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  16. "Top 100 Singles, Week Ending 19 May 2023". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  17. "Kali | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  18. "Billboard Global 200: Week of May 20, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
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