This profile was edited with Thomas' myspace editor™ V2.5Cobra LA or CLA is an L.A. based hip-hop supergroup. Founded by graff-rhymer Resek, CLA also includes Project Blowed's own Otherwize and Black Silver as well as Sista Sticks, Jefferson De Jesus, & 50.Kal. Cobra dropped their debut album 18 Ways in 2003 and made their mark on the hip-hop underworld of L.A. In 2006, cats are just catching on to this epic album and wanting more. The history of CLA is a rich one. Resek is famous in the L.A. graffiti world for his innovative styles with the spray can as well as the microphone. It was only natural that he teamed up with fellow emcees Wize, 50.Kal, Black Silv and wife Sticks to create one of the most classic hip-hop albums of all time, 18 Ways. With beats by DJ Obi, 18 Ways has worked its way into the eardrums of hip-hop fans worldwide, gaining respect in Vice Magazine, and picked up by Mean Street Distribution. In addition to this group effort, each member of CLA holds their own as a solo artist. We all know of the legendary Otherwize. His superiority on the mic and defeat of Eminem in th 97 Blaze Battle will forever be etched in hip-hop's collective consciousness. From battling to recording albums, Wize remains a hip-hop original with such projects as Disturbin Tha Peace and the full length C.U.N.Traffic. and is considered by many as one of the greatest emcees on earth. Black Silver has gained the respect of the hip-hop community as an Analog Brother with Kool Keith and Ice-T as well as being Project Blowed emcee. Silver's style can be dirty and grimy or as smooth as silk. Surely one of the most versatile emcees in the game. What would Cobra LA be without Sticks, the heart of CLA. Amidst the hardcore spitfire styles of Cobra, Sticks brings a powerful female perspective into the mix, bringing depth and passion into every lyric she spits. To compliment these masterful flows, is Jefferson De Jesus whose soulful voice illuminates Smokin Gunz. 50.Kal of Filthy Rich Criminals or FRC and The Mint is the lethal weapon of CLA. As a veteran freestlye champion, K-Illa has reduced well-known rappers in the game to midget status with his relentless, quick-paced, and thought out lines. So check out some songs and thanks for stoppin by.
