CALiPH
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Gimmick-free smooth R&B and classic old-school rap in one cohesive J Cole-style package, supporting January's debut 'The Resignation' album. - NXNE
CALiPH has officially released his newest EP Lead With Love after previously releasing “Live For What You Love”, “Survivin’” and “Bin Abouta Dolla” off the project. As the first of a three-part series, Lead with Love presents the core concept of living life through the love of self, love of others and the love for success. The 5-track project’s production ranges from experimental sounds by Lapalux to classic boom-bap vibes from ItsJustKeys, but ultimately echoes cohesiveness through CALiPH’s lyrical vision of love. Hit the jump to learn more about CALiPH’s ‘Lead With’ series and to stream and download the EP. - Hip Hop Canada
It may be too soon to say, but Caliph might be the next big thing.
After three years of writing and recording, Newmarket native Caliph released his first full-length album The Resignation on January 24.
The album has a slow piano intro soon accompanied by Caliph’s vocals, which draw the listener in. Caliph’s diversity as an artist is showcased on the album with a combination of both upbeat tracks and slower, soulful songs. “Somebody Else” and “Fight the Frustration” stand out because of their catchy beats and relatable lyrics.
On his blog, Caliph explains The Resignation is “a snap shot of the three year period in my life, and deals with situations that just about any young adult can relate to.”
Some tracks feature other artists such as Lisa Banton on “Gettin’ Mine” and Ezra on “Know Your Roll,” giving the album variety. Particularly, the addition of Nicole Edward’s beautiful vocals on “Walk Away” are a needed contrast to Caliph’s fast paced vocals.
The song “Sleepless Sundays” particularly stands out, as it features a piano track coupled with Caliph’s vocals. The Resignation closes with an upbeat, catchy track, featuring Caliph talking about the highs and lows of the writing and recording process, and how the project transformed him.
The Resignation is a combination of well-crafted lyrics, all written by Caliph, and strong instrumentals.
If this album is any indication of Caliph’s talents, then fans should expect great things. - The Gazette (Western University)
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Discography
SINGLES:
Title: R.O.D (livin' Free)
Album: RiseOrDie (Release Date TBD)
Video Release: April 2013
EP:
Title: Lead With Honor
Release Date: April 2013
1. Different Day (Feat. Eddy Diaz)
2. Where You Bin At
3. Red Lights (Feat. Eddy Diaz)
4. Dream More
EP:
Title: Lead With Love
Release Date: January 24th 2013
1. Live For What You Love
2. Laws Pt.1 (Feat. Lisa Banton)
3. Survivin'
4. Been About a Dolla
5. All 2 Familiar
ALBUMS:
Title: The Resignation
Release Date: January 24th 2012
1. Intro
2. Movin Up (Feat. Lisa Banton)
3. Somebody Else
4. Rely On Me (Feat. L.)
5. Walk Away (Feat. Nicole Edwards)
6. Shadow of Death
7. Gettin' Mine (Feat. Lisa Banton)
8. Fight The Frustration
9. Shockwave
10. Cahmp
11. Know Your Roll (Feat. Ezra)
12. Dedicated
13. Invincible (Feat. DL Incognito)
14. Sleepless Sundays
15. Time Is All I Needed
16. Outro
SINGLES:
Title: Dedicated
Album: The Resignation
Release Date: May 18 2010
Radio: Medium rotation on Flow 93.5 Sept.-Nov. 2010
PROMO SINGLES:
Title: Round & Round
Release Date: January 2 2012
Title: Motionless
Release Date: July 14 2011
Title: Gettin' Out & Gettin' Up
Release Date: July 9 2011
Title: Do It Slow
Release Date: June 4 2011
Title: Premature Love
Release Date: April 11 2011
Title: Come Closer
Release Date: March 23 2011
Title: Crossroads
Release Date: February 15 2011
Title: Fly Away
Release Date: January 26 2011
MIXTAPE:
Title: Music & Me
Release Date: March 27 2009
1. Intro
2. Code Red
3. This is for her
4. Phony Rappers
5. New Day
6. Illest Yet
7. Real Ass N****'s
8. Emotional Hallucination
9. A Song for the Fellas
10. Always Dreaming
11. Nasty North
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Bio
Talented, young and charismatic, CALiPH, is exactly what current hip hop fans are looking for. Blending soulful vocal melodies and uplifting messages with intricate delivery over Trap/boom bap style beats has CALiPH in a category of his own. Working closely with partner and friend, "itsJustKeys", the two have managed to develop there own style. The most recent single "R.O.D" shows how much the pair have grown since their earlier work. CALiPH uses his life experiences and his "RiseOrDie" attitude to fuel his messages and connect with his audiences. His high pitched voice and dominant rhyme schemes demand attention from any listener. Since the early age of 13, CALiPH won over just about anybody willing to listen to him and now, 11 years later, he continues to do so. His Influences are not only drawn from every genre of music but simply day to day life. Musically he has been compared to J Cole and Nas.
The BC born artist began releasing music in 2009 with his first mixtape "Music & Me". The success of the project garnered recognition from various media outlets and led to a string of multiple local performances. CALiPH's first official single, Dedicated, was released in late 2010. The recording generated a wave of online interest and was featured on a variety of major Hip Hop blogs. It also received rotation on various radio stations including Toronto's #1 urban station Flow 93.5. The single would also be featured on the 2011 Stylus Awards Who's Got Next compilation album and won for "Best New Hip Hop" at the Barrie New Music Festival.
He Released his much anticipated debut album The Resignaton on January 24th, 2012. The Resignation quickly climbed the iTunes Top Hip Hop/Rap Album charts peaking at #23 on its first day of release. The groundbreaking 16 tracks on the album are composed of melodies originating from old-school Soul, smooth R&B, and classic Hip Hop/Rap. Featuring production from Rich Kidd, M-Phazes, Boonie Mayfield, itsJustKeys, Izzy The Kidd, JusaMelody, East.Boro Productions, Chemist Productions and Martin Lloyd along with appearances from L., Lisa Banton, Nicole Edwards and DL Incognito.
Having taken a year off to do some soul searching, rebuilding and relocating to Toronto, CALiPH reintroduced himself on the anniversary of his debut album (January 24 2013) with a new brand, new attitude and new team. He jump started his reintroduction by releasing the first EP of a series "Lead With Love" and launched his new website www.CaliphRiseOrDie.com. While promoting his first EP and gearing up to drop the next one, CALiPH is also crafting his sophomore album RiseOrDie which will be entirely produced by "itsJustKeys".
iTunes: CALiPH - The Resignation
www.CaliphRiseOrDie.com
Facebook.com/CaliphRiseOrDie
Twitter.com/CaliphRiseOrDie
YouTube.com/CaliphRiseOrDie
Media Contact: Travis Gairy
Phone: 905-836-2314
Email: CaliphRiseOrDie@gmail.com
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