Krizz Kaliko
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| Krizz Kaliko | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Samuel W.C. Watson |
| Also known as | Big Krizz Kaliko |
| Origin | Kansas City, Missouri, United States |
| Genre(s) | Hip Hop Funkra (Funk, Rap, Rock, R&B, Opera) |
| Instrument(s) | Rapping Singing |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Label(s) | Strange Music |
| Associated acts | Kabosh Tech N9ne |
| Website | www.KrizzKaliko.com |
Samuel W.C. Watson better known by his stage name Krizz Kaliko, is an American rapper and singer. He is a long time collaborator with fellow hometown native, Tech N9ne, even being signed to the label that Tech co-owns, Strange Music.
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[edit] Career
Krizz Kaliko began his musical career in the late 1990's when he began working with a local producer by the name of 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. Tech N9ne was currently working on a song titled "Who You Came To See" and Krizz 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 proved just that. Tech would bring Kaliko into his "inner circle" which would eventually result in Kaliko signing to the label co-owned by his new found friend.
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 the tracks on the album. Although the largest portion of his work is that of his collaborations with Tech, he has also performed similar tasks for fellow labelmates Kutt Calhoun and the group Skatterman & Snug Brim. He has also collaborated with the Kottonmouth Kings, Potluck as well as Twiztid.
His debut album, Vitligo released in 2008, charted on several Billboard charts.
[edit] Personal life
Krizz Kaliko is married and has a son.
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. Several of these patches clearly visible on his face. He would later use the name of the disease he suffers from as the title for his debut album.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Studio albums
| Year | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard 200 | Billboard Comprehensive Albums | Top Independent | Top R&B/Hip-Hop | Top Rap | ||||
| 2008 | Vitiligo
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167[1] | 194[2] | 19[3] | 50[4] | 20[5] | ||
| "—" indicates albums that did not chart. | ||||||||
[edit] References
General Source: Krizz Kaliko - Bio. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.
- ^ The Billboard 200 - Vitiligo. Billboard.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.
- ^ Billboard Comprehensive Albums - Vitiligo. Billboard.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.
- ^ Top Independent Albums - Vitiligo. Billboard.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.
- ^ Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - Vitiligo. Billboard.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.
- ^ Top Rap Albums - Vitiligo. Billboard.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.
