Tarli

Tarli, formally known as EL.i.BE, has been creating waves in the Twin Cities hip-hop scene for over a decade. As a homage to his native country Liberia, his middle name, "Tarli," originates from his mother's tribe, meaning: "successful journey." Tarli's powerful lyrical journey encompasses the beauty and challenges of being a first-generation refugee in America. Tarli's 2017 full-length album "Liberation" has landed multiple features on MTV's "Double Shot of Love," "Siesta Keys," ABC's "Nightline," Disney's + "Player Select," and recently VH1's "Martha and Snoop's Dinner Party." The Liberation tour captured the attention of entertainment blogs, festivals, and venues on a local and nationwide scale.

Tarli's latest release, "Ganta," comes from the Liberian city near where his grandmother grew up. She always dreamed of living in Ganta as the city symbolized commerce, culture, opportunity, and resiliency as it endured an Ebola outbreak and civil war. The "Ganta" EP is a collection of reflective, thought-provoking, and bravado-infused music specifically meant to highlight the journey on our way to finding our own "Ganta."