Together, they stir up pop, hip-hop, and R&B into an irresistible and inimitable hybrid affectionately and appropriately dubbed "Hip Pop". Meet the 21st century's premier pair.
Even though they reflect a time-honored tradition, the boys represent the future from the inception of their music to their style. First meeting at a local movie theater in 2011, they kept in touch on Facebook and began formally making music together, creating their own beats, singing, and rapping. Soon afterwards, they dropped "More Than Friends" online, and the response was instantly overwhelming. They performed shows with the likes of Austin Mahone and Megan & Liz and slowly developed a fervent fan base. Headline gigs then followed and started selling out everywhere across the country.
On their debut EP for Republic Records, Chase Dreams, Kalin and Myles steer pop music down their own lane. Rather than solely relying on anyone else's sounds or ear, the duo opted to write and produce the bulk of the seven-song set in Myles's bedroom, co-writing only three cuts. As a result, they spark a fresh and fiery flavor.
Showcasing their identity, the collection's first single "Love Robbery" glides along on magnetic production fortified by a smooth R&B spirit and a soaring refrain. Nodding to the nineties while brandishing an incendiary energy, it quickly racked up over 1,000,000 views on YouTube and laid the groundwork for Chase Dreams summer 2014 release.
"We actually looked up some Usher to get in that headspace," says Kalin. "We wanted to get into that time period for a couple of hours. It's the purest R&B we've done up to this point."
"I had a really heavy heart about a relationship I was in," admits Myles. "This girl had insecurities about past relationships. We got together, and it didn't work because she couldn't commit all the way. I was giving one-hundred percent though. It's something I think a lot of people can relate to."
Speaking of relatable, "No Ordinary Girl" slips from sun-soaked pop into a shimmering reggae bounce carried by live guitar and percussion. Produced by and co-written with Good Charlotte's Benji Madden, the track showcases another side of the group.
"We got a random email from Benji that he wanted to collaborate," smiles Myles. "We thought that was crazy. It was our first time in a big L.A. studio, and we were excited from the jump. It's a feel-good summertime song. It's about how the most beautiful girls are the ones in the back. They're natural and ordinary."
Then, there's "Feel Like Partyin'," which side steps from piano and bass into an immediate and infectious refrain. "That's happened before," Kalin chuckles. "You're about to leave a party, and then this girl just walks in. You've got to stay and try to get her number. It's a true story!"
Maintaining their connection to the Bay Area, Kalin and Myles teamed up with IAmSu! and P-Lo of HBK Gang for their NorCal anthem "Do My Step". It isn't just a song though, the boys cooked up a dance too, ensuring everybody's moving along.
"We were born and raised in the Bay," explains Myles. "We never lose sight of that, and it's always going to be home for us. HBK Gang is a big inspiration to us. They understand the grind. I freaked out like a fan girl when IAmSu! came in the studio! Their side of the city and ours collide here."
Now, the boys have reached their biggest platform to date. In April 2014, they inked a deal with Republic Records for the release of Chase Dreams. Three years of nonstop hard work continues to pay off. Over the course of two independent EPs, the band sold nearly 300,000 digital singles to date. Numbers continue to increase dramatically with a 290 percent jump during spring time. On Twitter, they have generated over 20 trending topics and soared from 50K Vine followers to 430K. They also sold out every date of their Chase Dreams tour, climaxing with a four-show "Bay Area Takeover".
Ultimately though, Kalin and Myles want everybody to follow their own Dreams.
"We want everybody to go out there and chase their dreams for real," concludes Kalin. "Your dream is out there—just work for it. We wouldn't be anywhere without our fans. We hope we can inspire. We're here because of them."
"I hope everybody has a good time," Myles leaves off. "It's about embracing who you are and enjoying life. That's what we're doing."
Crazy for you
Kalin and Myles Lyrics
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I told her like ooooh baby
I feel like you could be the one
Cause you got me crazy
Yeah I'm crazy
I've been thinking bout yooou lately
I really wanna make you mine
I'm crazy for yoooou
Summertime drop top with some shades on
Slappin HBK I know she from the bay huh
My senorita call me papi when she hit my phone
Sweeter than a scoop of chocolate on a waffle cone
Uh, milkshakes and drive-ins
Shooting stars can't find more than I can
Sneaking out come back when the night ends
Yeah you the girl in the songs that I'm writing
Ayee, so come and get some if you with it
That's west coast California where we livin what's up
Had me crushin for a minute
Girl you know I'll treat you right if you really tryna get it
Got me feelin like it's Notebook love
Yeah you could be my Allie, I could be your Noah
Cause you know what
I ain't ever felt this way about a girl
And I told her like
Ooooh baby
I feel like you could be the one
Cause you got me crazy
Yeah I'm crazy
I've been thinking bout yooou lately
I really wanna make you mine
Can I make you my baby, yeah
I'm crazy for yoooou
I wanna spend all my time with you
I got anything you need, what you tryna do? Yeah
You know you got me faaaaallin
But everytime I try to make a move
Girl you playin hard to get like it's the thing to do
Tell me why you keep staaaallin
We can have a good night
Buenas Noches
Why you tryna act like you don't notice
Girl you know
Let me show you how I do it
Got the same 11's we can ball in
If you really bout it girl then I'm all innnn
Girl just listen to me
I told her like ooooh baby
I feel like you could be the one
Cause you got me crazy
Yeah I'm crazy
I've been thinking bout yooou lately
I really wanna make you mine
Can I make you my baby, yeah
I'm crazy for yoooou
In "Crazy for You," Kalin and Myles express their infatuation with a girl and how she can make them feel crazy in love. The song starts with Kalin and Myles telling the girl that they think she could be "the one" and that she makes them feel crazy for her. They express their desire to make her their "baby" and claim that they have been thinking about her a lot lately.
The chorus of the song repeats the same lyrics, emphasizing their love and attraction towards the girl. In the later verse, they describe a perfect summertime scenario and tell the girl that she is the girl in the songs that they are writing. They want her to know that she can trust them and that they will treat her right. They finish the song by telling her that they are all in and ask her to listen to them.
Overall, "Crazy for You" is a typical pop love song. It celebrates a fast-burning romance and the desire to express feelings of infatuation freely. Kalin and Myles describe how the girl makes them feel alive inside and how they want her to know that she is the one they want to be with.
Line by Line Meaning
I told her like ooooh baby
I expressed my feelings to her in a romantic way
I feel like you could be the one
I think she has great potential as a life partner
Cause you got me crazy
She has made me feel crazy in love with her
Yeah I'm crazy
I admit that I am acting irrational because of my love for her
I've been thinking bout yooou lately
She has been constantly on my mind recently
I really wanna make you mine
I want her to be my girlfriend
Can I make you my baby, yeah
I am asking her if she wants to be in a serious relationship with me
I'm crazy for yoooou
I am deeply in love with her
Summertime drop top with some shades on
It's a warm day and we're cruising in my convertible with sunglasses on
Slappin HBK I know she from the bay huh
We're listening to music from the HBK Gang and I know she's from the Bay Area
My senorita call me papi when she hit my phone
She calls me 'daddy' when she texts or calls me
Sweeter than a scoop of chocolate on a waffle cone
She's as sweet as an ice cream scoop on a waffle cone
Uh, milkshakes and drive-ins
We're going on classic, old-school dates
Shooting stars can't find more than I can
I am lucky to have found her, it's rare to find someone like her
Sneaking out come back when the night ends
We're sneaking out and having fun all night long
Yeah you the girl in the songs that I'm writing
She inspires me to write love songs for her
Ayee, so come and get some if you with it
I am letting her know that I am ready to have a serious relationship with her
That's west coast California where we livin what's up
We're living in California and enjoying the West Coast lifestyle
Had me crushin for a minute
I've had a crush on her for a while
Girl you know I'll treat you right if you really tryna get it
I promise to treat her well if she wants to be with me
Got me feelin like it's Notebook love
Our love feels like it's straight out of the movie The Notebook
Yeah you could be my Allie, I could be your Noah
We have a love story like the characters in The Notebook
Cause you know what
You know what I mean, right?
I ain't ever felt this way about a girl
I have never loved someone as deeply as I love her
I wanna spend all my time with you
I want to be with her all the time
I got anything you need, what you tryna do? Yeah
I am willing to do anything for her, what does she want to do?
You know you got me faaaaallin
She has made me fall in love with her
But everytime I try to make a move
Every time I try to express my love to her
Girl you playin hard to get like it's the thing to do
She's playing hard to get as if it's a game
Tell me why you keep staaaallin
I want to know why she keeps avoiding my advances
We can have a good night
We can have a fun time together
Buenas Noches
Goodnight
Why you tryna act like you don't notice
Why is she pretending not to notice my feelings?
Let me show you how I do it
I want to show her how well I can treat her
Got the same 11's we can ball in
We have the same sneakers, we can go out and have fun together
If you really bout it girl then I'm all innnn
If she's serious about being in a relationship, then I'm all in too
Contributed by Katherine V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kylen B
The beat of this song is incredibly catchy ...
Selena Contreras
Proud doesn't even begin to cover what I feel ! Love you guys so much ! Promise I'll ALWAYS be here for you guys ! <3
destiny netherly
you guys literally never disappoint. im so proud to be apart of the kamfam. seriously <3
danielle silva
I'm obsessed with this song Kalin's voice and Myles rapping 😍❤
Itsrenee
This song gives me LIFE . I've been replaying it for the longest . You guys are AMAZING & you guys are going to make it soon I believe in you , keep doing what your good at <3 I love you guys & KAM FAM until the end ! (: <3
TyCapri
I'm so PROUD of my young bruh bruhs, Ya'll about to take this stuff by storm and Don't ever forgot the people who were there from the start. I Love KAM and my kamfam. Ya'll are amazing people. LETS GET ITT!
Lil' Fitzz
I love this song heard 1 time and can't stop. Good job kam fam 4 life
Genesis Roberts
why isn't this song on spotify?
Lakaya Horton
I literally can't, they have come so far I'm crying oh my god I love you guys so much!!!
Michelle Velazquez
You guys never seem to let me down! An amazing song once again keep up the good work :)