Killa Cal (Da Animal) – Hailing as one of the most popular and versatile rappers out of the nation’s capital, Killa Cal not only draws a fan base with his skill set as an independent rap artist, but also a  staple in DC’s  popular music sub-genre – Go-Go, as rapper for the legendary group Rare Essence. This very well accomplished artist is a great representation of the culture in the DMV. With previous features in some of hip hop's tops publications (XXL, The Source, Hip Hop Weekly and etc.) his strong voice, great delivery, lyricism, along with an incredible live performance makes this artist definitely one to watch. His extensive catalogue can be found on all of the major music streaming sites as well. (Itunes, Tidal, Spotify and etc.)