Krizz Kaliko began his musical career in the late 1990s 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, Skatterman & Snug Brim, and Prozak. Other collaborations include tracks with the Kottonmouth Kings, Potluck, E-40, and Twiztid.
His debut album, Vitiligo released in 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.
Krizz has chosen the title Shock Treatment for his third studio album. Other titles he considered were "Son of Sam" and "Walk on Water."
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. Several of these patches are clearly visible on his face. He would later use the name of the disease he suffers from as the title for his debut album. Krizz has also been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. On his second album, he titled one of the tracks after the disorder.
Dead Wrong
Krizz Kaliko Lyrics
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This is a test
This is only a test
In the event of a real emergency,
You'd be instructed to put down your mics, tear up your contracts, and turn in your grills and gold chains
We will be performing these tests on every album, so you probably should do it anyway.
This...is a takeover.
I've been in the game for like 10 of the damnedest
The plan is, to get paid, bread, money like I'm Ahkmed
Get on top of the pile and it'll change the game, but the game ain't payin' the same
The money and the fame it'll short stop you, it'll even robot you
Can't even afford pop, the underground been good to us,
The whole world needa shoulda, woulda, could know us
And with Tech's respect, his fan base let me cash the check
And Kali Baby on deck, if you on next, I suggest you protect your investment
Get it right, find the nearest exit. We graduated and glad we made it
And hopin' we can elevate your mind, and next time you rewind
Listen to Genius and play the whole song, say Kali Baby dead wrong
[Chorus]
Dead wrong, if I take OVA
If I killed him, would you still love me? (Dead Wrong)
Dead wrong , if I took OVA
If you feel me, then would you tell me?
I'ma hog both lanes, take the shoulda (X3)
From juggalos to juggalettes, from my new news to my vets
To my niggas in the projects, While they make it rain on em
I gain from em, they tat a nigga name on em
Yall know Krizz, heard him on a couple of features
You seen him in every city, a couple of beaches,
I hit a couple of beaches, when I was overseas, I think aborigines
Make our music to fly, If you could do it like I,
You see your people divide, can easily have your pick of the litter
Tho you headlining, we bigger, welcome to the Mid-Western kings
Checks and things, blow money on our pinky rings
And we pushin' Mercedes, play hot potatos with ladies
Greatest, Kali Baby
[Chorus]
Dead wrong, if I take OVA
If I killed him, would you still love me? (Dead Wrong)
Dead wrong , if I took OVA
If you feel me, then would you tell me?
I'ma hog both lanes, take the shoulda (X3)
The song "Dead Wrong" by Krizz Kaliko starts with a prelude by Richard Fatherly that warns the listener that this is only a test, and they would be instructed to leave the music industry in case of a real emergency. The lyrics of the first verse recount his experience in the music industry, where the ultimate goal is to get paid and become famous. However, the journey seems to be a challenging one, and the success brings along its own set of problems, such as losing touch with reality and becoming robotic. Krizz Kaliko emphasizes the importance of protecting the investment and getting it right, and after graduation, he wishes to elevate the listener's mind.
The chorus discusses the consequences of being "dead wrong" and taking over someone else's position. Krizz Kaliko asks his audience if they would love him or feel him if he takes over and questions whether they would still support him. He then repeats that he will hog both lanes and take the shoulder, indicating his determination to achieve success.
The lyrics of the song illustrate the struggles and challenges of the music industry and how success can lead to losing oneself. At the same time, it emphasizes the importance of protecting one's investment, getting it right, and elevating people's minds through music.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a test
This is only a trial to determine how the audience reacts to this music
This is only a test
This is merely an experiment and not a true representation of this artist's full potential
In the event of a real emergency,
You'd be instructed to put down your mics, tear up your contracts, and turn in your grills and gold chains
If the rap game were actually in crisis, artists would have to give up their extravagant lifestyles and material possessions
We will be performing these tests on every album, so you probably should do it anyway.
These experiments will continue throughout the artist's discography, so it would be wise for listeners to pay attention and analyze the music
This...is a takeover.
This music is intended to dominate the industry and revolutionize the genre
I've been in the game for like 10 of the damnedest
This artist has been working in the music industry for a significant amount of time
The plan is, to get paid, bread, money like I'm Ahkmed
The objective is to accumulate wealth, much like the infamous drug dealer Ahkmed
Get on top of the pile and it'll change the game, but the game ain't payin' the same
Achieving success will drastically alter the artist's situation, but the industry is not providing equal compensation
The money and the fame it'll short stop you, it'll even robot you
Material possessions and popularity can be detrimental to one's character and turn them into a soulless, robotic version of themselves
Can't even afford pop, the underground been good to us,
Even basic necessities are difficult to obtain, but the less mainstream audience has supported the artist throughout their career
The whole world needa shoulda, woulda, could know us
The artist desires to extend their reach and cultivate a larger fanbase
And with Tech's respect, his fan base let me cash the check
Thanks to the support of another successful artist and their respective audience, the artist was able to profit from their own work
And Kali Baby on deck, if you on next, I suggest you protect your investment
If another up-and-coming artist is following in the artist's footsteps, it is advisable for them to guard their own career path
Get it right, find the nearest exit. We graduated and glad we made it
The artist encourages others to make wise decisions and seize the opportunity to better themselves, and they are content with their own success
And hopin' we can elevate your mind, and next time you rewind
Listen to Genius and play the whole song, say Kali Baby dead wrong
The artist wishes to inspire their audience and entertain them with their music, and to fully appreciate it, they should give it their full attention by listening to every aspect of the song
From juggalos to juggalettes, from my new news to my vets
To my niggas in the projects, While they make it rain on em
The artist's fanbase spans from dedicated followers to newcomers to older, more experienced listeners to those living in poverty, who still support the artist financially
I gain from em, they tat a nigga name on em
Yall know Krizz, heard him on a couple of features
You seen him in every city, a couple of beaches
The artist's gain is intertwined with the support they receive from their audience, who show their devotion through tattoos and attending their shows
I hit a couple of beaches, when I was overseas, I think aborigines
Make our music to fly, If you could do it like I,
You see your people divide, can easily have your pick of the litter
The artist takes pride in their international success, and they believe their music has the power to inspire people and unite them despite their differences
Tho you headlining, we bigger, welcome to the Mid-Western kings
Checks and things, blow money on our pinky rings
And we pushin' Mercedes, play hot potatos with ladies
Greatest, Kali Baby
The artist and their fellow Mid-Western rappers have achieved immense success and demonstrate it through their expensive jewelry and luxury cars, as well as their ability to effortlessly attract women
Dead wrong, if I take OVA
If I killed him, would you still love me? (Dead Wrong)
Dead wrong , if I took OVA
If you feel me, then would you tell me?
I'ma hog both lanes, take the shoulda (X3)
The artist asserts their dominance and potential to seize control of the industry, and they question whether their audience would still support them if they chose to eliminate their competition
Contributed by Lucas P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.