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.
Get Around
Krizz Kaliko Lyrics
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Gave me gave me, you not offer baby, shame on you
Now I'm naming you with gangs of babes I gave it to
Now it's front of you, I know you know I want it too
We stay cuckoo cause I get around
(I get around)
(Don't hold me down, down, down)
I wouldn't do it to you
(It's alright)
If you wanna act like a hoe
(For one night)
As long as you know
(That I get around)
Way-oh, way-oooh
(That I get around)
Way-oh, way-oooh
(That I get around)
Way-oh, way-oooh
'Scuse me, what you want from me?
Sme shoe, what they want from you?
Whatever happened to the groupies?
Who wanna meet me just to do me
We ain't gotta get off crazy
I ain't called ya, now ya hate me
(I get around)
Just let me do what I do
(Don't hold me down, down, down)
I wouldn't do it to you
(It's alright)
If you wanna act like a hoe
(For one night)
As long as you know
(That I get around)
Way-oh, way-oooh
(That I get around)
Way-oh, way-oooh
(That I get around)
Way-oh, way-oooh
'Scuse me, what you want from me?
Sme shoe, what they want from you?
Cuz I get around like doughnut, don't I?
Boner, bigga boota (yeah!)
Said anything to make them come out they living
It's Kali, a magnum for the women
You gave it up cuz you was not at my show
I'm going just till they letting me go
Talking with fans, they like Kali sound
But don't falling of with me, baby!
(I get around)
Just let me do what I do
(Don't hold me down, down, down)
I wouldn't do it to you
(It's alright)
If you wanna act like a hoe
(For one night)
As long as you know
(That I get around)
Way-oh, way-oooh
(That I get around)
Way-oh, way-oooh
(That I get around)
Way-oh, way-oooh
I'm an amazing
Living a making
And no vickie completely I'm taken
Into the muttin but I'm leaving her something
Got her something, but I'm leaving you money
For the wanton
Many moves I get it
Any poon I wet it quit
Can't let it sit, I ain't got no adequate
Women are fetishists, eat em up like lettice
And feder, chedder and then my vendetta
(I get around)
Just let me do what I do
(Don't hold me down, down, down)
I wouldn't do it to you
(It's alright)
If you wanna act like a hoe
(For one night)
As long as you know
(That I get around)
Way-oh, way-oooh
(That I get around)
Way-oh, way-oooh
(That I get around)
Way-oh, way-oooh
The lyrics to Krizz Kaliko feat. Tech N9ne's song Get Around are about sexual promiscuity and accepting a partner's behavior, no matter how hypocritical that may seem. The song opens with Krizz Kaliko singing about how his partner is wrong for not offering him what he wants, and now he's naming her with the gangs of babes he's given it to. He points out that she's aware of his desires, and they stay cuckoo because he gets around. The chorus repeatedly states "I get around," suggesting that he's not the type to settle down and that he enjoys his promiscuity.
Tech N9ne's verse adds to the theme of sexual liberation, referencing groupies and encouraging women to do whatever they want, even if that means acting like a "hoe" for one night. He brags about his sexual prowess, comparing himself to a donut and saying he goes around like one. He talks about giving women money and leaving them something, but ultimately, he eats them up like lettuce and moves on to the next conquest.
Overall, the lyrics to Get Around paint a picture of two men who are unapologetically promiscuous and don't feel the need to apologize for their behavior. The song is about embracing that lifestyle and not letting anyone hold them down or shame them for their desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Cali baby
Introducing the subject of the song, someone who hails from California.
Gave me gave me, you not offer baby, shame on you
Expressing disappointment in someone who didn't offer something freely, instead requiring it to be taken.
Now I'm naming you with gangs of babes I gave it to
Boasting about sexual conquests and informing the other person that they're now part of that list.
Now it's front of you, I know you know I want it too
Acknowledging that the other person can see the sexual desire in their eyes, which is also reciprocated.
We stay cuckoo cause I get around
Emphasizing that they have a lot of sexual partners and are always on the move, thus being called 'cuckoo'.
(I get around)
Repeating the title phrase to reinforce the idea of constantly moving from partner to partner.
Just let me do what I do
Asking the other person to allow them to continue with their lifestyle and not interfere.
(Don't hold me down, down, down)
Reiterating the desire not to be restricted or confined.
I wouldn't do it to you
Assuring the other person that they wouldn't treat them badly or cheat on them.
(It's alright)
Indicating that despite the sexual lifestyle, things are still okay between them and that they can continue seeing each other.
If you wanna act like a hoe
Encouraging the other person to embrace their sexuality and have fun, even if they're called derogatory names for it.
(For one night)
Implying that having a sexual encounter for just one night is acceptable.
As long as you know
Clarifying that the other person should be aware of what they're getting into and what to expect.
(Way-oh, way-oooh)
Repeating the catchy chorus to keep it fresh in the listener's mind.
'Scuse me, what you want from me?
Posing a question to someone, asking what they want or expect from them.
Sme shoe, what they want from you?
Asking if the other person also gets asked what they want from someone they're attracted to.
Whatever happened to the groupies?
Questioning the disappearance of people who were once excited to meet them and sleep with them.
Who wanna meet me just to do me
Revealing that there are still people who just want to sleep with them for the sake of it.
We ain't gotta get off crazy
Insisting that a sexual encounter doesn't have to be wild or outrageous to be enjoyable.
I ain't called ya, now ya hate me
Admitting that they didn't keep in touch with someone they slept with, resulting in the person being angry with them.
Cuz I get around like doughnut, don't I?
Drawing a comparison between their promiscuity and the popular food item that is available in many locations.
Boner, bigga boota (yeah!)
Sing-song lyrics that make playful references to their sexual prowess.
Said anything to make them come out they living
Describing how they will say things to entice others to join them for sex, even if they initially weren't planning on it.
It's Kali, a magnum for the women
Referencing the brand of condom they use, in a boastful manner.
You gave it up cuz you was not at my show
Implying that because the other person missed their show, they slept with a different person instead.
I'm going just till they letting me go
Suggesting that they'll continue having sex as long as people allow them to and that they won't stop anytime soon.
Talking with fans, they like Kali sound
Revealing that their music seems to attract fans who are interested in sleeping with them.
But don't falling of with me, baby!
A warning to the other person not to get too attached or fall in love with them.
I'm an amazing
Boasting about their sexuality and prowess.
Living a making
Suggesting they are living the life they want and making the most of it.
And no vickie completely I'm taken
Implying that they are already in a committed relationship and are not available for anything serious with anyone else.
Into the muttin but I'm leaving her something
Admitting that they're also having sex with someone else but will still give the other person something to remember them by.
Got her something, but I'm leaving you money
Offering some sort of compensation to the other person as a token of appreciation for their time together.
For the wanton
Implying that they are having sex with people who are willing and open to sexual experiences.
Many moves I get it
Referring to the number of sexual partners they have and how easily they can get new ones.
Any poon I wet it quit
Boasting about how quickly they can turn someone on and get them to have sex with them, then leave them.
Can't let it sit, I ain't got no adequate
Reiterating that they can't just be with one person and need to keep things moving.
Women are fetishists, eat em up like lettice
Adding a playful touch to their lyrics and saying that they consume women like salad.
And feder, chedder and then my vendetta
Ending with a party-type lyric, adding levity and fun to the song.
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