Kutt Calhoun

Kutt Calhoun
Kutt Calhoun at release signing for Tech N9ne's Killer on July 1, 2008
Background information
Birth name	Melvin Lewis Calhoun Jr.
Also known as	Cutt Dawg, Bloody Kutty Cal, Bloody Kutty
Origin	Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper
Years active	1998–present
Labels	Strange Music, Cash Money, Universal, Derrty Entertainment (former)
Associated acts	Tech N9ne Skatterman & Snug Brim Deuce Klik Krizz Kaliko 816 Boyz
Website	www.Kutt.com

Melvin Lewis Calhoun Jr., better known by his stage name Kutt Calhoun, is an American rapper from Kansas City, Missouri. His second album, Feature Presentation, debuted at number 60 on the Billboard "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" chart in its first week of release.^[1] His third album, Raw and Un-Kutt, performed better on the charts, making its debut at number 162 on the "Billboard 200" chart in its first week of release.^[2] On September 22, 2014, it was announced Kutt Calhoun is no longer signed to Strange Music.

Career

B.L.E.V.E.

Kutt would release his debut album, B.L.E.V.E. (standing for Boiling Liquid Expanding Viscous Explosion), on August 10, 2004. The album features several appearances by the man he had performed hype duties for, Tech N9ne, as well as other local rappers, Krizz Kaliko, BG Bulletwound and fellow label mates Skatterman & Snug Brim. The album didn't perform well on the charts, only making an appearance on Billboard's "Top Heatseekers (West North Central)" chart.^[3]

Feature Presentation

After a long hiatus for most of its artists, Strange Music would find a new distribution deal in 2006, and thus a schedule of releases was mapped out. Summer 2007 was originally the projected release time for his second album, Feature Presentation. Strange Music would see a delay in their release schedule however, and Kutt Calhoun would instead record and release the album on October 7, 2008. The album saw features from his label mates Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko and Skatterman & Snug Brim once again, though it also featured several other local rappers such as The Popper, E-Skool, Paul Mussan and BG Bulletwound. The second album performed better on the charts than his debut, reaching #60 on Billboard's "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" as well as charting #19 on the "Top Heatseekers" chart.^[4] A music video was shot for the song "Bunk Rock Bitch," and the video was released by the Record Label through their YouTube account on January 15, 2009.^[5] The video features fellow label mates Tech N9ne and Krizz Kaliko.

Raw and Un-Kutt

Kutt Calhoun released his third album, Raw and Un-Kutt^[6] on June 8, 2010. Singles from the album include: "Naked (Boom Boom Room)" and "Get Kutt". Features include Brotha Lynch Hung, E-40, Joe Budden, Tech N9ne, Too Short, among others.^[7] On May 26, 2010, XXL premiered the video for "Naked (Boom Boom Room)" on their website.^[8]

Black Gold

Calhoun released his fourth album, Black Gold on February 26, 2013. The album was supported by two singles: "Self Preservation" and "I Been Dope". The album features guest appearances from Krizz Kaliko, Brotha Lynch Hung, Tech N9ne, BG Bulletwound, Snug Brim, Bishop Don Dotta, Ben-G Da Prince of Soul, The Popper, Ron Ron and Nesto The Owner. ^[9] Black Gold debuted at number 120 on the Billboard Hot 200 and number 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums.^[10]

Departure from Strange Music

On September 22, 2014, Calhoun announced that he is no longer signed to the Strange Music label, but that they're still on good terms.

Discography

Studio albums

EP's

Mixtapes

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Non album tracks

• ????: "Bounce" (Kutt Calhoun feat. GrewSum)
• ????: "Do Somethin'" (Kutt Calhoun)
• ????: "Flamez [Intro]" (Kutt Calhoun feat. Krizz Kaliko)
• ????: "Trippin'" (Kutt Calhoun feat. Grant Rice)
• 2003: "Snap-Back" (Kutt Calhoun feat. Grant Rice)
• 2003: "When The Rain Drops" (Kutt Calhoun feat. Snug Brim)
• 2004: "Get Ready" (Kutt Calhoun feat. Grant Rice & Krizz Kaliko)
• 2006: "Playa Like Me" (Kutt Calhoun feat. Krizz Kaliko)
• 2006: "Whip It" (Kutt Calhoun feat. Tech N9ne)
• 2007: "Get Fuct" (Kutt Calhoun with Grant Rice & Panic)
• 2007: "Strange Noize Intro" (Kutt Calhoun)
• 2008: "Exclusive" (Kutt Calhoun feat. Krizz Kaliko)
• 2008: "Freestyle 101" (Kutt Calhoun with Krizz Kaliko & Tech N9ne)
• 2008: "Party Rock" (Kutt Calhoun feat. Krizz Kaliko)
• 2010: "I Put That On The Hood" (Kutt Calhoun)
• 2010: "Hard Dick And Bubblegum" (Kutt Calhoun feat. Stevie Stone)
• 2010: "Bouncin' Booties" (Kutt Calhoun feat. Bishop)

Guest appearances

Music videos

References

Interviews

• Kutt Calhoun Flamez Mixtape Interview w/ TheFroHas2Grow Promotions (FLASH). TheFroHas2Grow Promotions. 2008-01-02. Retrieved 2008-10-21. 
• Kutt Calhoun Interview with Real Hatchet Girl Talk (MP3). 2008-11-10. Event occurs at 33:42-40:47. Retrieved 2008-11-26. 

External links

• Official Website
• Kutt Calhoun on Myspace
• Kutt Calhoun's Flamez Mixtape on Myspace
• Deuce Klik on Myspace
• Kutt Calhoun at Last.fm