[pronounced high uh lie] Hiahli is a live hip-hop band that plays rock n roll instruments. This Minneapolis, MN-based group formed in 2020. Hiahli got a few shows under its belt before venues began shutting down due to the pandemic. Since live musical events have resumed, Hiahli has shared the stage with well-known regional acts such as Brother Ali, Dessa, Jon Wayne & The Pain, and Heatbox. The high-octane MC, Cold Sweat, delivers his Golden-Age Hip-Hop lyrics over a variety of musical stylings. In addition to the usual fatback rhythms, you may hear some undercurrents of outlaw country, disco, and grungy rock. Hiahli is also known to throw in a few deep covers from the archives of hip-hop. The group weaves a tapestry of sound taking the listener through grungy, boom bap beats that inspire good times. And, always, a trip to the moon. Hiahli consists of Ryan Tetzloff aka Cold Sweat, Dr. Jason Boynton, Matty J, John Kapla and Keith Thornby.