Coolhand Cal
Coolhand Cal - The Artist
Growing up in a house with 13 people, life was often chaotic. Music became my escape, and in many ways, it helped raise me. As I began to take my artistry more seriously, I realized how central our experiences are to connecting authentically with others. The more I lived, the more I had to share through my music. So, I set out to immerse myself in experiences worthy of telling and to find creative ways to express them.
I'm deeply in love with both the craft and history of the sport, and you’ll hear that influence throughout my catalog. I started with nothing but a dream, but sometimes, nothing can be a pretty good hand to play. I made the most of it, and now, I’m surrounded by a tight-knit group of supporters, a community that resonates with my music, and a growing collection of songs ready to flood the world.
I’m constantly fueled by fresh ideas and new moments to capture—good thing I’m a workaholic. There’s always something to keep me busy.
The Music
I've developed a versatile style over the years, drawing inspiration from artists like Chamillionaire, who was one of my favorite MCs growing up. I admired how he could seamlessly blend different styles and flows, effortlessly cutting through the beat while still making it his own. For me, every song is a moment—a message, a memory, or a feeling.
Below, you'll find a cross-section of my soundscape. As a true songwriter, I'm able to transport you to a different world when you put on your headphones. As I've explored I've also collaborated with dozens of artist blending sounds in many forms. You can Also Check Out My full length Project " The Last Folk Hero"
City On my Back
Time Piece Ft 2kzoo
Nov 2023
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This song is the embodiment of my story and purposes as an artist. Coming from humble beginnings Im working to Shine a light on my City and praying they welcome me with open arms
I made true to my word came home recorded this song and performed it across the city for three years before releasing it on all platforms. you can catch one of my earlier performances here
This record came about as I was traveling back and forth between Baltimore and Atlanta. This sound captured my love for the city and my drive to come back and add value.
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This Song Is a slice of time frozen like an iced out timepiece
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This record Was created after i Moved back home to baltimore and dreamed of connecting my roots here to new connections made there. I took a trip down with a beat from
Feel Good ft 5ive & Jordan!
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This song was written when I wasn't feel so great and wanted a song to make me feel good! festureing standout performances form 5ive and Jordan!
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KevoProductions
Nov 2024
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This is One of my most recent verses released and displays my growth as an artist
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This was a success in terms of realizing a vision as it was planned out and the steaming success after reaching over 1600 streams across all platforms. I was also able to get the first paid feature from a promising artist.
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This record while fresh has created a unique opportunity to collaborate with an artist that i have been building with for years as well as a brilliant budding talent.
Warriors ft Ceritfied Legend and The real O.G. HD
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Behind the record:
for this record I worked to find a theme and sound that would allow everyone on the track to remain true to character while still having a sound that could penetrate.
This Song Was made to be an anthem for the L7 campaign
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This song was performed on stages from Soundstage w/ Lloyd banks to the Legendary Apollo theater in NY with great reception each and every time. This song also performed well on social media platforms reaching over 10,000 impressions across youtube Instagram and Tik Tok and was featured on Baltimore Baddies by pressure Tv network
Jan 2025
Nov 2023
Nov 2024
Performances and production
A Song for Every Sound
Building a base means practicing your craft and performing the same song time and time again. Through those efforts i've found which songs hit well and earned engagement from the crowd
Watch me perform City On My Back for the EAS entertainment group.
I travel across a variety of soundscapes and environments within my music and production is essential to painting the picture and allowing others to see the vision
Check out this behind the scenes from a 2024 video shoot and check back for the upcoming man in the mirror video.
Building in the industry requires connecting with others and allowing them to shape the vision. Enjoy this production of 'Baltimore Famous' ft XOXO Famous by way of The Baltimore Wrap review network
Innovation in the Industry
Aiming to exceed the limitations of Status and Budget I have taken an untraditional strategy to releasing music and building a fanbase. I am seeking to build an early foothold in the future of digital music technology and am releasing NFT music drops weekly on SoundXYZ
Connecting with Community
Community has been at the core of my being and efforts since the beginning of my career. Beyond the music I have been actively participating in the upliftment of my community for a decade. As my opportunities increase, I am working to create events and opportunities for the communities i grew up in and others like them.
One of the highlights of this has been the opportunity to put on a community event alongside community partners where we were able to create a fun relaxed experience where we could share food play and have conversation around topics relevant to the communty.
With influence comes responsibility and I strive to be aware and promote ways to make actionable changes. This includes volunteering, participating in advocacy and sharing the word on impactful organizations and campaigns such as the campaign for community control
Amazing Allies
I don't work in a vaccume. I would not have been able to reach the level that I have without the aid of some special people and orgs
A collection of artist that developed into the Dojo where I honed my craft.
The company who took risks to get us heard, put us on bigger stages, and open doors.
The local media company that is Shows real work by real artist with an unfiltered voice.
An industry connection that helped mentor me and educate me on moving beyond close borders