Calvin Lashon Woods (born April 3, 1999), professionally known as Calboy (/ˈkælbɔɪ/), is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. In 2017, Calvin had a break through locally with his mixtapes released through Paper Gang Inc., Anxiety and Calboy, the Wild Boy.
In 2018, he came to prominence after the release of his viral song "Envy Me", later serving as the lead single from his debut EP, Wildboy, released on May 31, 2019, after signing a new major label deal with Polo Grounds Music and RCA Records.[1]
On April 3, 1999, Calvin Lashon Woods was born on the South Side of Chicago; he later relocated to Calumet City, Illinois.[2] Woods turned to music to channel the frustrations of growing up below the poverty line. He is one of five children raised by a single mother.
Woods witnessed two of his best friends die, one of a drug overdose and the other to gun violence. His family migrated between small homes to small apartments.[3][4]
Career
2016–2017: Career beginnings
On July 7, 2017, Calboy released his debut mixtape, The Chosen One.[5] on Paper Gang Inc. Later that year, Calboy released his second mixtape, Anxiety, on December 7, 2017.[6]
2018–2021: Numerous mixtapes, EPs and RCA Records
On June 18, 2018, Woods released his third mixtape, Calboy, the Wildboy. A single off the project was titled, "Unjudge Me", which featured Moneybagg Yo.
He released his single "Envy Me" on September 13, 2018, to critical acclaim. It later served as the lead single from his debut EP Wildboy, released on May 31, 2019. "Envy Me" peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[7] With the single's success came the signage of Calboy to Polo Grounds Music, distributed by RCA Records.[1] At the time, the label had already ended their partnership with ASAP Rocky following the May release of his third album, Testing.[citation needed] It was also rumored that Calboy also signed a management deal with Meek Mill's label, Dream Chasers, but he hinted that he left the label in 2021 after a financial disagreement.[8]
The Wildboy EP was followed by another EP, Long Live the Kings, released in March 2020, with the latter receiving a deluxe version the following July, including 6 new tracks.[9] On August 11, Calboy was included on XXL's 2020 Freshman Class.[10]
On March 22, 2021, "Miseducation" featuring fellow rapper Lil Wayne was released as the lead single from Calboy's debut album, Redemption, supposed to be released the same year, but was postponed. Swae Lee was also set to make an appearance on the album. Calboy claimed that the album was completed.[11]
As recent as February 2022, Calboy publicly disclosed his frustrations with Polo Grounds and RCA Records, believing he was being treated like a "label slave".[12][13][14]
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March 12, 2023
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Calvin Lashon Woods born April 3 1999 professionally known as Calboy ˈ k ae l b ɔɪ is an American rapper singer and songwriter In 2017 Calvin had a break through locally with his mixtapes released through Paper Gang Inc Anxiety and Calboy the Wild Boy CalboyCalboy in January 2019Background informationBirth nameCalvin Lashon WoodsAlso known as147CalboyBorn 1999 04 03 April 3 1999 age 23 Chicago Illinois U S OriginCalumet City Illinois U S GenresHip hop DrillOccupation s RappersingersongwriterYears active2014 presentLabelsPolo Grounds RCA In 2018 he came to prominence after the release of his viral song Envy Me later serving as the lead single from his debut EP Wildboy released on May 31 2019 after signing a new major label deal with Polo Grounds Music and RCA Records 1 Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2 1 2016 2017 Career beginnings 2 2 2018 2021 Numerous mixtapes EPs and RCA Records 3 Artistry 3 1 Influences 4 Discography 4 1 Mixtapes 4 2 Extended plays 4 3 Singles 4 4 Guest appearances 5 Tours 5 1 Headlining 5 2 Supporting act 6 Notes 7 ReferencesEarly life EditOn April 3 1999 Calvin Lashon Woods was born on the South Side of Chicago he later relocated to Calumet City Illinois 2 Woods turned to music to channel the frustrations of growing up below the poverty line He is one of five children raised by a single mother Woods witnessed two of his best friends die one of a drug overdose and the other to gun violence His family migrated between small homes to small apartments 3 4 Career Edit2016 2017 Career beginnings Edit On July 7 2017 Calboy released his debut mixtape The Chosen One 5 on Paper Gang Inc Later that year Calboy released his second mixtape Anxiety on December 7 2017 6 2018 2021 Numerous mixtapes EPs and RCA Records Edit On June 18 2018 Woods released his third mixtape Calboy the Wildboy A single off the project was titled Unjudge Me which featured Moneybagg Yo He released his single Envy Me on September 13 2018 to critical acclaim It later served as the lead single from his debut EP Wildboy released on May 31 2019 Envy Me peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America RIAA 7 With the single s success came the signage of Calboy to Polo Grounds Music distributed by RCA Records 1 At the time the label had already ended their partnership with ASAP Rocky following the May release of his third album Testing citation needed It was also rumored that Calboy also signed a management deal with Meek Mill s label Dream Chasers but he hinted that he left the label in 2021 after a financial disagreement 8 The Wildboy EP was followed by another EP Long Live the Kings released in March 2020 with the latter receiving a deluxe version the following July including 6 new tracks 9 On August 11 Calboy was included on XXL s 2020 Freshman Class 10 On March 22 2021 Miseducation featuring fellow rapper Lil Wayne was released as the lead single from Calboy s debut album Redemption supposed to be released the same year but was postponed Swae Lee was also set to make an appearance on the album Calboy claimed that the album was completed 11 As recent as February 2022 Calboy publicly disclosed his frustrations with Polo Grounds and RCA Records believing he was being treated like a label slave 12 13 14 Artistry EditInfluences Edit Woods has cited his influences as Tupac Shakur Michael Jackson Sherwood Fuel Chance the Rapper The Starting Line Chief Keef New Found Glory G Herbo The All American Rejects and 50 Cent 15 Woods rap moniker comes from combining his government name Calvin and the character Cowboy from the 1979 cult film The Warriors 16 Discography EditMixtapes Edit List of mixtapes with selected details Title DetailsThe Chosen One Released July 7 2017 Label Paper Gang Inc Format Digital downloadAnxiety Released December 7 2017 Label Paper Gang Inc Format Digital downloadCalboy the Wildboy Released June 18 2018 Label Paper Gang Inc Format Digital downloadExtended plays Edit List of EPs with selected details Title Details Peak chart positions Sales CertificationsUS 17 USR amp B HH 18 USRap 19 CAN 20 Wildboy Released May 31 2019 Label Polo Grounds Music RCA Format Digital download streaming 30 18 16 62 US 16 000 RIAA Gold 21 Long Live the Kings Released February 25 2020 Label Polo Grounds Music RCA Format Digital download streaming 136 Black Heart 22 Released September 9 2022 Label Polo Grounds Music RCA Format Digital download streaming denotes a title that did not chart or was not released in that territory Singles Edit List of singles showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumUS 23 USR amp B HH 24 Envy Me 2018 31 14 RIAA 4 Platinum 21 Wildboy Caroline 25 featuring Polo G 2019 Unjudge Me featuring Moneybagg Yo prod by Zillasuper Chariot featuring Meek Mill Lil Durk and Young Thug A RIAA Gold 21 Purpose featuring G Herbo Long Live the Kings Barbarian featuring Lil Tjay 2020 Brand New 9 featuring King Von Rounds 9 featuring Fivio Foreign Pushin P Freestyle 27 2021 denotes a title that did not chart or was not released in that territory Guest appearances Edit Title Year Other artist s Album Get a Bag 2019 Chance the Rapper The Big Day 100k On a Coupe Pop Smoke Diana Remix 2020 Pop Smoke King Combs Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon Deluxe Thug Kry YG Lil Mosey My Life 4HunnidTours EditHeadlining Edit Rockstar Wild Boyz Tour 2019 28 Supporting act Edit Dying to Live Tour Kodak Black 2019 29 I Am gt I Was Tour 21 Savage 2019 30 Notes Edit Chariot did not chart on the Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs chart but did peak at number two on the Bubbling Under Hot R amp B Hip Hop Singles chart 26 References Edit a b Polo Grounds Music Extends Partnership with RCA Records Announces New Signees Calboy and Jay Gwuapo Billboard In Search Of Here s Why People Are Looking Up JENNIE CalBoy amp Jackson Wang Genius Retrieved February 10 2019 CalBoy Genius Retrieved February 8 2019 Chartbreaker Calboy on His Chicago Rap Roots and Avoiding The Sunken Place Billboard Retrieved July 5 2019 Mixtapez My Mixtape of The Chosen One by Calboy retrieved July 2 2019 Mixtapez My Mixtape of Anxiety hosted by DJ Pharris by Calboy retrieved July 2 2019 Gold amp Platinum RIAA Retrieved August 11 2019 Calboy Blames Meek Mill For Him Firing Dream Chasers Management HipHopDX April 25 2022 Retrieved February 3 2023 a b c Lilah Rose June 26 2020 Calboy Teams With Fivio Foreign On Booming Rounds HotNewHipHop Retrieved June 27 2020 Cline Georgette August 11 2020 XXL 2020 FRESHMAN CLASS REVEALED XXL Retrieved August 11 2020 Calboy March 28 2021 AlbumComplete1stAlbumAMasterpiece Instagram Kyles HUEYmixwitRILEY Yohance March 18 2022 Calboy Blasts RCA Records amp Polo Grounds Music I Ain t No Slave AllHipHop Retrieved February 3 2023 Calboy Airs Out His Label For Treating Him Like A Slave HipHopDX March 18 2022 Retrieved February 3 2023 Calboy on Beef with RCA These People Don t Feel They re Wrong if It s in Black amp White Part 12 Ghostarchive ghostarchive org Retrieved February 3 2023 III Robby Seabrook The Break Presents Calboy XXL XXL Mag Retrieved February 10 2019 Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine Calboy on Choosing His Name Cowboy Sounded Gay Like Brokeback Mountain Part 3 YouTube Calboy Chart History Billboard 200 Billboard Retrieved August 24 2021 Calboy Chart History Top R amp B Hip Hop Albums Billboard Retrieved June 1 2020 Calboy Chart History Top Rap Albums Billboard Retrieved June 1 2020 Calboy Chart History Canadian Albums Billboard Retrieved June 1 2020 a b c CALBOY ENVY ME RIAA Retrieved August 10 2019 Calboy Black Heart Apple Music Retrieved September 9 2022 Calboy Chart History Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Retrieved August 24 2021 Calboy Chart History Hot R amp B Hip Hop Songs Billboard Retrieved August 24 2021 Caroline Single by Calboy amp Polo G Apple Music Calboy Chart History Bubbling Under Hot R amp B Hip Hop Singles Billboard Archived from the original on August 24 2021 Retrieved August 24 2021 Calboy Pushes P in New Single The Phenomenon Mag Retrieved January 27 2022 Rockstar Wildboyz The Tour with 147 Calboy SOBS Internet Archive Archived from the original on February 16 2019 Retrieved February 13 2019 Kodak Black Announces The Dying To Live Tour Live Nation Entertainment February 12 2019 Retrieved February 20 2019 21 Savage Announces I Am gt I Was Tour Dates With Young Nudy amp Calboy HotNewHipHop Retrieved July 12 2019 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Calboy amp oldid 1139619637, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
