- Watson better known by his stage name Krizz Kaliko, is an American rapper and singer from Kansas City, Missouri. He is a long time collaborator with fellow hometown native, Tech N9ne, even being signed to the label that Tech co-owns, Strange Music.Krizz Kaliko began his musical career in the late 1990s when he began working with a local producer by the.
- Rapper Krizz Kaliko first came on the scene collaborating with his fellow Kansas City MC Tech N9ne. In 2007, he made an appearance on the Kottonmouth Kings' album Cloud Nine. A year later he released his debut solo album, Vitiligo, the title being a reference to a skin disorder that Kaliko suffers from that causes skin to lose pigment in.
- Krizz Kaliko is married and has a son, both are mentioned in his music. He also suffers from the disease, Vitiligo, a skin disorder characterized by smooth, white patches on various parts of the body caused by the loss of natural pigment.
Big Krizz Kaliko from KC has a great debue record with Vitiligo. He combines his rapping abilities with some harmonic rythem. Most of the beats were layed by himself and Kutt Calhoun. Tech N9ne Presents Krizz Kaliko's long awaited debue, the CD has club raps along with rythemic raps.
Krizz Kaliko :: Vitiligo :: Strange Music Inc.as reviewed by Steve 'Flash' Juon
The following facts about Krizz Kaliko are all strange but true.
- Kaliko has invented his own hip-hop style called FUNKRA.
- Kaliko's solo debut cracked the Billboard Top 200 with almost NO radio play.
- Kaliko suffers from vitiligo, a condition causing patches of his skin to lose their pigment.
And perhaps the strangest of all...
'I grew up a young choir boy, Christian-like
Krizz is like the last one you ever think to pick a fight
Kids used to throw rocks at me, when the bus stops at me
Houses would come runnin out
Leave my brother alone, she would tell 'em
I'ma kill 'em momma, if they send him home again yellin
I'ma, erase at least one of 'em from this place
I hated they make fun of him cause his face
Go on and on, travellin on through adolescence
Teach him a lesson, carry a weapon
Cause that's the only way to keep 'em off of me, they teasin me awfully bad
Wish I could take off my mask and I'm askin my momma
Why you think the Lord seen to fit to hit me with this
He could make a different Krizz, if he wanted to
Here's what I'm gonna do
I'ma tattoo my face and erase this, this is Vitiligo'
It's funny how some people talk about the innocence joy of childhood when they look back on their youth through rose-colored glasses, forgetting just how cruel and mean children can be to each other on the slightest excuse, and Samuel W.C. Watson's vitiligo was a slight excuse if any. In fact one may rightly suspect that lighting techniques on the album's cover exaggerate the appearance of his condition, though there's little question that it's real or that he was cruelly teased and harassed for it as a youth. No one wants to believe that suffering is the natural course of things for those who grow up to be creative but there's definitely anecdotal evidence to support some of history's most prominent artists and musicians being shaped by similar trauma. Being cast as an outsider can cause one to draw from an inner well of self-expression as compensation, and there's little doubt on 'Vitiligo' that Kaliko used his pain for gain. Kansas City hip-hop legend Tech N9ne has known for years that Kaliko ranked above his peers, spotting his talent right away at a chance encounter and immediately signing him to his Strange Music imprint. After years of cameos on Tech's albums it was only a matter of time before Kaliko would be put out as a soloist to unleash both his funkra rap style and his 'Anxiety' to the whole wide world, parodying LL Cool J in a most demented way:
'When I'm alone in my room, sometime I stare at the wall
In the back of my mind, I hear my conscience call
Tellin me I need a gun, just in case of a brawl
I can BLAK 'EM, BLAK 'EM ALL, shoot 'em up 'til them fall
Somethin really fucked up goin on inside of me
Can't believe the hold it got on me, it gotta be
temporary, cause this shit I feel is very scary
I think little pills is necessary
Cause I can't tell what I am any more, a animal
From Amityville - be a man and take a stand and he will
DO SOMETHIN 'BOUT IT!! Cause often I'm thinkin 'bout offin me
Yellin to the coffin but hell is gonna be costin me'
Krizz Kaliko's 'Vitiligo' would be depressing if it was 21 tracks of his eternal torment and suffering, but Kaliko has found the bliss in his life through touring and recording and rivals Tech N9ne in terms of humor and charisma as a lyricist. 'Jungle Love' openly makes fun of white girls who have 'like, never been with like a black guy before' while 'The Bidness' partners Kaliko with E-40, who vows that Vallejo and Kansas City 'attach like jpegs' musically as Kaliko sings about making 'the whole club jump 'til the dawn.' 'Aintcha Bitch' reveals just how many wives and girlfriends creep with Kaliko on the down low over a smooth Soleternity beat of pianos and wailing guitars, while Michael 'Seven' Summers drops the sped up vocal samples on the subtle 'Slow Down' as Kaliko switches up his tone to a musical and nearly whispered high pitch flow. Props go to Tech N9ne and female MC Agginy for strong cameos on the track, the latter sounding like a bad-ass marriage of Bo$$, MC Lyte and Mia X. While Kaliko vows that he's 'no longer young and dumb' and has traded promiscuity for a wedding ring, he notes in a Screwed up voice that you still have to 'keep it-keep it slow when you see the clock movin fast-faster and hope you-hope you watchin what you doin.'
Kaliko is very chameleonic on 'Vitiligo,' constantly changing up his delivery and format yet staying dope no matter how much he switches up. Mistakes are few but with so many songs on his debut there are still going to be a few tracks that aren't up to par. 'Crew Cut' has an underwhelmingMr. Rooq beat and so many Strange Music familia on the track Kaliko gets lost in the mix. 'Saucy' tries to hard to reach out to the Dirty South, when it's the Midwestern sound and style that have kept Tech N9ne and friends refreshing and original over the years. Three skits really aren't necessary either, as Kaliko is strong enough on his own without needing to be metaphorically explained as a roller coaster ride. Listeners can figure out the ups and downs of his diverse musical style all on their own. One might be tempted to say 'Vitiligo' is a surprisingly strong debut album, but only those who don't know Tech N9ne will truly be surprised that Kaliko is a dope MC. While his peers may have wanted him to hide in the shadows growing up Kaliko can't be kept in the dark any longer, showing a talent that shines far brighter than the patches of white skin on his eyelids.
Music Vibes: 7.5 of 10Lyric Vibes: 7.5 of 10TOTAL Vibes: 7.5 of 10
Originally posted: June 10, 2008
source: www.RapReviews.com
Watson at release signing for Tech N9ne's Killer on July 1, 2008 | |
| Background information | |
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| Birth name | Samuel William Christopher Watson IV |
| Also known as | Big Krizz Kaliko |
| Born | March 7, 1974 (age 47) |
| Origin | Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, rap rock, alternative hip hop |
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| Years active | 1999–present[1] |
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| Website | www.KrizzKaliko.com |
Samuel William Christopher Watson IV[2] (born March 7, 1974),[3] better known by his stage nameKrizz Kaliko, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is a longtime collaborator with fellow hometown native Tech N9ne and was signed to Strange Music from its inception in 1999 up to forming his own label Ear House Inc. in 2021.[4][5]
Career[edit]
Krizz Kaliko began his musical career in the late 1990s when he began working with local producer IcyRoc Kraven. Another local rapper by the name of Tech N9ne was also collaborating with IcyRoc at the time, which led to the two rappers meeting. At the time, Tech N9ne was working on a song titled 'Who You Came To See' and Kaliko made a comment that the song could have a better hook. Tech offered up the opportunity to prove his case, and Tech was blown away when Kaliko did. Tech would bring Kaliko into his 'inner circle', which would eventually result in Kaliko signing to the new-found label Strange Music co-owned by Tech N9ne and Travis O'Guin.
Since then, Kaliko has often contributed to albums put out by Tech N9ne, be it being featured as a rapper or simply providing background vocals for tracks on the album. Although most of his work is that of his collaborations with Tech N9ne, he has also performed similar tasks for former labelmates Kutt Calhoun, Rittz, and fellow labelmates Skatterman & Snug Brim, Ces Cru, and Prozak. Other collaborations include tracks with the Kottonmouth Kings, Potluck, E-40, T-Pain, Twiztid, Andy Mineo, Chris B, and RM from South Korean group BTS .[6]
His debut album, Vitiligo, released on May 6, 2008, charted on several Billboard charts, including peaking at number 19 on the Top Independent Albums in the week of May 28, 2008. In the same week, he peaked at number 167 on the Billboard 200.
His second studio album, Genius, was released on July 14, 2009.
A number of his songs can be heard in the background of the strip club scenes in the movie Big Fan starring Patton Oswalt.
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Kaliko chose the title Shock Treatment for his third studio album. Other titles he considered were Son of Sam and Walk on Water.[7]
S.I.C., his first EP, was released on May 17, 2011. In June 2011, he was featured on Winnipeg's Most's second single, 'Forgive Me', from their second album, GoodFellaz.
On May 15, 2012, Kaliko released his fourth studio album, titled Kickin' and Screamin'. It is currently[when?] his highest charting album on the Billboard 200. The album has features from long-time collaborator Tech N9ne, as well as rappers Twista, Chamillionaire, T-Pain, Twiztid and Rittz, while the production is almost entirely handled by Seven.
In November, Kaliko released his second EP, Neh'mind. The song 'Damage' featuring Snow Tha Product was made the lead single. A video for 'Damage' was shot and released on YouTube on December 14, and received over 100,000 views in two weeks.
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On August 27, 2013, Kaliko released his fifth album, Son of Sam. It features guest appearances from Tech N9ne, CES Cru, Kortney Leveringston, IcyRoc Kravyn, and his wife Crystal Watson. The album debuted at number 56 on the Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 8,000 copies in the United States.[citation needed]
On April 8, 2016, Kaliko released his sixth studio album, GO. Unlike his previous albums, which were predominantly hip-hop, GO is his first R&B/pop album. The album features labelmates Tech N9ne, Stevie Stone, Rittz, CES Cru, Wrekonize and JL B.Hood. It went on to chart as the number 4 Rap album on Billboard and number 28 in the Top 200.[8]
On October 6, 2019, Kaliko announced his intention to leave Strange Music on social media.[9][10] On October 20, 2019, however, he appeared to have a change of heart, signing a new contract with Strange Music on stage.[11]
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On September 18, 2020, Kaliko returned with his seventh album, Legend, his first project in four years.[12]
On May 15, 2021, it was announced during Kaliko's virtual concert event 'The Reveal' that he had officially left Strange Music to form his own label Ear House Inc. with his wife Crystal.[13][14][15]
Personal life[edit]
Kaliko is afflicted with an autoimmune form of vitiligo, a skin condition characterized by smooth, white patches on various parts of the body, caused by the loss of natural pigment.[2] Several of these patches are clearly visible on his face. He used the name of the disease as the title for his debut album.
Kaliko has also been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.[2] He named a track on his second album after the disorder.[1]
Discography[edit]
- Vitiligo (2008)
- Genius (2009)
- Shock Treatment (2010)
- Kickin' and Screamin' (2012)
- Son of Sam (2013)
- GO (2016)
- Legend (2020)[16]
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References[edit]
- ^ ab'Krizz Kaliko Updated Bio'. 2009-06-12. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
- ^ abcWhitlock, Jason (July 7, 2009). 'Krizz Kaliko: On his way to 'Genius''. InkKC. Archived from the original on July 11, 2009. Retrieved July 8, 2009.
- ^'Krizz Kaliko on IMEEM'. Archived from the original on July 15, 2009. Retrieved July 15, 2009.
- ^https://twitter.com/KrizzKaliko/status/1393784877997338624
- ^https://www.instagram.com/p/CO65nUCDyPN/
- ^Chris B (2016-01-14), Chris B - Only Human Feat. Krizz Kaliko (Mastered version), retrieved 2016-06-25
- ^Tech N9ne interviewed by Rocky Flats live on the K.O.D. tour part 3. 2010-01-12. Event occurs at 0:58-1:38. Retrieved 2009-01-15.
- ^'Krizz Kaliko Charts #4 Rap Album With 'GO' - Strange Music, Inc'. Strange Music, Inc. 2016-04-18. Retrieved 2016-05-04.
- ^https://www.instagram.com/p/B3RFq1ylvre/?igshid=53oye2dte2g
- ^https://twitter.com/krizzkaliko/status/1180905877311803394?s=21
- ^https://faygoluvers.net/v5/2019/10/krizz-kaliko-re-signs-to-strange-music/
- ^A., Aron (September 19, 2020). 'Krizz Kaliko Drops Off 'Legend' Ft. Tech N9ne, Rittz & More'. HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- ^https://www.facebook.com/therealKrizzKaliko/posts/325661342249480
- ^https://twitter.com/KrizzKaliko/status/1393784877997338624
- ^https://www.instagram.com/p/CO65nUCDyPN/
- ^https://www.instagram.com/p/CEU6lIrg_gI/?igshid=5ojd1oi1atwz
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External links[edit]
- Krizz Kaliko at AllMusic
- Krizz Kaliko discography at MusicBrainz