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.
W.A.N.S
Krizz Kaliko Lyrics
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Sometimes there's a woman
And sometimes
Damn I forgot what I was sayin'
Let's, let's just have sex
We all need sex!
And it's gonna continue
It's just the animal in you
Just rolling over out of bed
Had to get my head around last night
Can't remember anything I did
Damn, it must've been one of them nights
Had a Becky and a bottle of whiskey
And the sun went down
Think I remember she kissed me
Took a trip downtown
Wutchu say?
We all need sex!
But you don't love it like I do
We all need sex!
And somebody they lie to
We all need sex!
Alright and it's gonna continue
We all need sex!
It's just the animal in you
Just getting out of my car
I couldn't believe it's dark
Sometime I gotta put it in park
When it gets dark
I need a pistol and a bottle of whiskey
And the sun went down
Think I remember she kissed me
Took a trip downtown
I remember, sing it
Wutchu say?
We all need sex!
But you don't love it like I do
We all need sex!
And somebody they lie to
We all need sex!
Alright and it's gonna continue
We all need sex!
It's just the animal in you
Now if you ever got it in the kitchen
Know how to stop it then she gets in
It placed only knew what they was missin'
I remember, sing it
We all need sex!
But you don't love it like I do
We all need sex!
And somebody they lie to
We all need sex!
Alright and it's gonna continue
We all need sex!
It's just the animal in you
Sex, it's what's for dinner
Son Of Sam, rock on
Krizz Kaliko's song W.A.N.S explores the primal nature of human beings and our need for sex. The song opens with the lyrics "Sometimes there's a man, Sometimes there's a woman / And sometimes, Damn I forgot what I was sayin' / Let's, let's just have sex," highlighting the fact that sexual desire can sometimes take over our rational thinking. The chorus reinforces this message as Krizz Kaliko repeats, "We all need sex! / And it's gonna continue / We all need sex! / It's just the animal in you."
The second verse describes a situation where the singer has woken up after a night of drunken debauchery and can't remember everything that happened. He had a "Becky and a bottle of whiskey," and he took a trip downtown, implying that he had sex with someone he didn't know or remember. The animalistic urge for sex is so strong that he is willing to engage in risky behaviour, such as driving while intoxicated. The bridge reinforces the idea that sex is a primal urge that is hard to resist, as Krizz Kaliko sings, "Now if you ever got it in the kitchen / Know how to stop it then she gets in / It placed only knew what they was missin'."
Overall, Krizz Kaliko's song W.A.N.S paints a picture of humans as animals driven by our primal desires for sex. The lyrics highlight the irrational and often dangerous behaviour that can result from the pursuit of sex, but also acknowledge that it is a natural and necessary part of being human.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes there's a man
Occasionally a male is involved in sexual situations
Sometimes there's a woman
Occasionally a female is involved in sexual situations
And sometimes
In some cases
Damn I forgot what I was sayin'
I can't recall what I was discussing
Let's, let's just have sex
Therefore, let's have sexual intercourse
We all need sex!
Every human craves sexual pleasure
And it's gonna continue
This trend will continue into the future
It's just the animal in you
Humans have natural animalistic tendencies, including the urge to mate
Just rolling over out of bed
I'm getting out of bed
Had to get my head around last night
I'm trying to comprehend what occurred last night
Can't remember anything I did
I don't remember any actions from the night before
Damn, it must've been one of them nights
The night was likely significant or memorable, given my inability to recall it
Had a Becky and a bottle of whiskey
I drank whiskey with a woman named Becky
And the sun went down
Time passed and it became evening
Think I remember she kissed me
I believe I have some recollection of her kissing me
Took a trip downtown
We went to a downtown area
Wutchu say?
What are you saying?
But you don't love it like I do
You don't have the same passion for sexual pleasure that I do
And somebody they lie to
Some individuals may deceive others in sexual situations
Just getting out of my car
I'm exiting my car
I couldn't believe it's dark
It's surprising to me that it's nighttime
Sometime I gotta put it in park
Sometimes I have to park my car
I need a pistol and a bottle of whiskey
I desire a firearm and some whiskey
Now if you ever got it in the kitchen
If you ever had sex in a kitchen
Know how to stop it then she gets in
You must know how to prevent a certain situation in order to engage in it
It placed only knew what they was missin'
One would only know what they were missing by partaking in that specific action
Sex, it's what's for dinner
Sex is a possible activity for the evening
Son Of Sam, rock on
A reference to the Son of Sam serial killer, followed by an encouragement to continue (rock on)
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Smokin Bones
He's always speaking about the truth in his music, thanks for that Kaliko
Mike Koons
How does this not have more views? I got the sick guitar riff, catchy lyrics, and a hook you can't get out of your head.
Rob Noble
Kali! I feel bad man. I got to meet you when you were in Toronto for a show and it was like 2 weeks before your album dropped. I didn't know what to say becuz I was in awe. I would've talked your head off about this album tho if I would've heard it sooner. 100% Perfect songs man.
CondemnedCat
Lucky you for even meeting the legend!
Strangeling85
@Rob Noble I met him at sokol years ago and almost took a pic with him, but some annoying person came and picked me up ughh...lol
Bateman61405
Kali baby!!
This is another one of my favorite Kali songs. So fucking catchy 👍👍
Love Kali!!
Wightman Ray Ray's Video Palace
W.A.N.S. YES! YES! YES! Great Jam Krizz :)
Richard Sapien
I'm going to show this to my sex ed class
Manuel Claude
Funniest line . Priests don't know what they missing . cracked me up
Demented Mentor
Sorry I slept on this!!! Im gonna start spreading the word. Better late than not at all! How you haven’t blown up is crazy!