JP Cali Smoov

Artist JP Cali Smoov, hails from west Los Angeles and has roots in Chicago. Renowned in the battle rap scene, he has collaborated with industry names like Snoop Dogg and Mally Mall. His musical ventures include partnerships with Wiz Khalifa, Eptos Uno, Edi Mean, Bizarre, Suga Free, and more. Facing challenges during his childhood, Cali navigated foster care and group homes, emerging resilient. Discovered at the age of 11 by Leila Steinberg, Cali underwent a transformative journey, dedicating himself to music and inspiring at-risk youth. He travels globally, empowering young individuals to find their voices. Cali Smoov triumphed on Hitman Holla's battle rap reality show (AppleTV/Roku streaming service) against 24 competitors and secured victory on Snoop Dogg’s battle rap show (YouTube/Trapflix) against 11 others. His collaboration with Wiz Khalifa on "This is Your Moment" hit #1 on the iTunes Hip Hop charts in 2017. Since then, he consistently releases independent music. In 2018, Cali's poetry book, "Untold, Heard and Unwritten," reached #16 on Amazon’s poetry Best Sellers List. Transitioning to acting, he has featured in national commercials, starred in the web series 'Grey Area,' and appeared in Eminem’s film, "Bodied." In 2020, Cali showcased his acting prowess in an episode of Sling TV's Barstool Sports series, 'The Nicest.'