JP Cali Smoov
@jpcalismoov
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Battle Rapper/Artist/Actor : JP Cali Smoov grew up in west Los Angeles and spent part of his life in Chicago. Cali is well known in the battle rap & hiphop world where he worked with Snoop Dogg, Mally Mall, Dizaster & many more. He has also collaborated musically with Wiz Khalifa, Edi Mean, Bizzare, Eptos Uno and more. For a period of time as a kid, Cali was in and out of foster care and group homes, defending himself.
At the age of 11, he was discovered by Leila Steinberg – the same woman who managed and mentored Tupac; who helped Cali find his voice and purpose. Not long after, Cali changed his life around and committed himself to making music and inspiring other at-risk youth. Cali travels around the US and the world to encourage at risk-youth and help them find their own voices. Cali Smoov currently a Battle Rap Champion in 3 states and winner of Hitman Holla & Snoop Dogg’s battle rap reality shows