Elgin Bokari T. Smith aka L O Kari is an Uptown Chicago Dj, Activist, Visual and Performing Artist from St Louis Missouri. Born in 87 L O Kari was heavily influenced by the soulful sounds of RnB, Jazz, Hip Hop, Gospel and alternative rock. While attending Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis Missouri Elgin discovered he had an ear for music and begun creating music on Piano and guitar while added a unique flavor. Now known as L O Kari, Elgin has performed in and out of state ranging from New York, St. Louis, Ohio, Seattle, South Korea, Japan, and all over the Chicago land area. Has shared stages with the likes of Bone Thugs and Harmony, Ruby ibarra, The Terra Godz, Saba, Da Brat, Clark Airlines, Mega Ran, Bop Alloy, No Name Gypsy, DJ Esco, Young Chop, Lil Crazed, Rebel Diaz, Twista, Chingy just to name a few.     

L O Kari style is very smooth and transformative. Blending mixes of Hip hop, RnB, to Electronic, Trap and EDM.  Some of his influences include, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Nujabes, Linkin Park, Joe Hisaishi, LORN, and Prince. What most notable about his style his ability to adapt to the vibe of the audience he's serving. Elgin also give back to his community as a Teaching Artist, and President of activist, artist collective Elephant Rebellion. 

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