Kalan.FrFr explained

Background:person
Kalan.FrFr
Birth Name:Kalan Montgomery
Origin:Los Angeles, California
Genre:Melodic rap
Years Active:2018-present
Label:Roc Nation/First Class Lifestyle

Kalan Montgomery, known by his stage name Kalan.FrFr, is an American melodic rapper. He has released numerous albums and EPs and collaborated with musicians that have included Ohgeesy, Blxst, G Perico, Mozzy, Dom Kennedy, Ty Dolla $ign, Steve Aoki. Kalan is based in Los Angeles and signed to Roc Nation.

Early life and education

Kalan is a native of Southern California and split time with his mother in Carson and his father in Compton.[1] He attended San Diego State University as a scholarship player on the school's college football team,[1] making an appearance in the 2014 Poinsettia Bowl.[2]

Career

Kalan moved to Atlanta, Georgia after college to start his music career.[3] He returned to Los Angeles after a short time and released two EPs, Hurt and TwoFr.[1] In 2019, he collaborated with Casey Veggies on the song "Shake Somethin" for Veggies' 2019 album Organic. He signed to Roc Nation in 2021 and released his debut album TwoFr 2.[4] He also released an expanded version of TwoFr 2 with appearances by Lil Durk, Mozzy, and Stunna 4 Vegas. In 2021, Kalan was featured in the single and music video "West Like," a collaboration with Destiny Rogers.[5] The also performed the song together during the half-time show of an Los Angeles Clippers game at the Staples Center the same year.[6] Kalan also collaborated for the song "Whole 100" on Mozzy's album Untreated Trauma, which peaked at No. 19 on the US Billboard 200.[7] Kalan performed at the 2022 Made in America Festival, the same year that he collaborated with DreamDoll on the Kendy X remix of "For Me". He collaborated with K-Ci and Jeremih in 2023 for the song "Stay Part 1," a track from the by Sean Combs. He also released Not Hard 2 Understand, a six-track EP.[8] Billboard noted his presence as a surprise guest as a highlight of the Ultra Music Festival in Miami in 2024.[9] Of his 2024 album, Not Hard 2 Understand, AllHipHop.com said that "the charismatic yet laidback storyteller combines a clever mix of punchlines and flexes".[10]

Discography

Singles

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Meara . Paul . Interview: Kalan.FrFr's Story Shines Through His Music, Which Is As Real As It Gets . BET.
  2. News: Mids pull off improbable Poinsettia Bowl victory. The Baltimore Sun. Bill Wagner. December 24, 2014. A8, A11.
  3. Web site: Williams . Aaron . Kalan.FrFr Is Blowing Up, But For Now, He's Just Happy To Be Here . UPROXX. 17 November 2021 .
  4. Web site: Hardison . Ryan . SDSU football alum and rapper Kalan.FrFr signs with music label Roc Nation . Daily Aztec. 10 March 2021 .
  5. Web site: Espinoza . Joshua . Premiere: Watch Destiny Rogers' New Video "West Like" f/ Kalan.FrFr . . May 27, 2021.
  6. Web site: 2021-10-25. It's A 'West Like' Affair: Kalan.FrFr and Destiny Rogers Perform At The LA Clippers Opening Game Halftime Show [Photos]]. 2021-11-04. Global Grind. en-US.
  7. Billboard Chart History - Mozzy . Billboard.
  8. Web site: Han . Samantha . With His Latest EP Rising Los Angeles Star Kalan.FrFr Says It's Not Hard To Understand . Contrast.
  9. News: The 10 Best Moments of Ultra Music Festival 2024. Kat Bein. March 26, 2024.
  10. News: Kalan.FrFr Explains Why "Relationships Suck" As He Plugs "High Vibrations" Single. Shirley Ju. AllHipHop.com. February 26, 2024.
  11. Web site: Cho . Regina . Kalan.FrFr returns with new '222' album . Revolt.
  12. Web site: Davis . Ahmad . Kalan.FrFr Announces His 10-City "TWOFR University Tour" . Rap UP.
  13. Web site: Spencer . Tallie . Kalan.FrFr Wants To "Make The West Great Again": On New Album, Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," & West Coast Mount Rushmore . Hot New Hip Hop. 16 May 2024 .
  14. Web site: Ech . Joey . The 13 best New Hip Hop Songs This Week . XXL. 12 January 2024 .
  15. Web site: Ju . Shirley . Track of the Week: Kalan Fr.Fr's "High Vibrations" . The Source. 23 February 2024 .
  16. Web site: Ju . Shirley . Tyga Hops On Kalan.FrFr's "BUTTERFLY COUPE" . The Source . 11 August 2023.
  17. Web site: Callas . Brad . Kalan.FrFr Enlists Quavo for "Butterfly Coupe Part 2" Remix . Complex . 20 October 2023.
  18. Lee . Cydney . R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Zacari, Kalan.FrFr, THEY. & More . Billboard.
  19. Web site: Espinoza . Joshua . Premiere: Watch Destiny Rogers' New Video "West Like" f/ Kalan.FrFr . Complex.
  20. Web site: Findlay . Mitch . Kalan.FrFr Taps Mozzy For "No Love" . Hot New Hip Hop. 15 February 2021 .
  21. Web site: D . Dre . Kalan.FrFr & Stunna 4 Vegas Just Wanna "Get In" . Hot New Hip Hop. 9 October 2020 .
  22. Web site: Baker . Josh . Kalan.FrFr Is Letting You Know It's Not Hard To Understand With New EP . Ebony.

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