Kalif Ameen Franklin, commony known as Kalif Kalif is a writer and a story teller who was born and raised in the infamous New York City neighborhood of Harlem. He is a contemporary prolific writer who finds immense pleasure in socializing with like-minded people, exploring the unexplored, telling his stories through the writings in his hip hop and rap music. He has a distinctive, personal style which emanates life and its many natural beauties. It expresses the vibrant spirit and nature of his origins and background. His love for beauty drives him to translate his captivating stories, thoughts and sensations into sounds through the music he writes which are all brought to life with distinct and symphonic colors and audacious masterpieces. Kalif Kalif combines his artistic skills with his passion to create music to produce exceedingly beautiful masterpieces. You could almost say it is simply in-born. His way around words is pioneering and intricate which makes reading and listening to his dynamic and boisterous pieces a thrilling motile experience.