Peddling a fresh and melodic take on the modern L.A. sound,Ā Kalan.FrFrĀ effortlessly straddles the line between raw street rap and smooth R&B.
Stepping into the spotlight for a versatile new project, Kalan sharesĀ TwoFr 2. Spanning 13 tracks, the new project is an excellent showcase of what helps the Compton native standout in a crowded hometown scene, namely his silky, rhythmic croon and his sharp sense of songcraft.Ā
TwoFr 2Ā opens up with mission statementĀ “Look At Me,”Ā a breezy and confident riders anthem, in which the 25-year-old artist marvels at how far he’s come and mourns the grandmother who always believed in him: “Granny look at me/I know you smile at me when I see the clouds move/I know you proud of me.” The project progresses through romantic ballads likeĀ “Big Dog,”Ā flex-heavy anthems likeĀ “Ima Ball,”Ā which alludes to his past as a Division I athlete, to rap-style hybrids likeĀ “Never Lose You.”
Along with theĀ TwoFr 2Ā project, Kalan comes through with a cinematic interpretation of his latest singleĀ “No Love.”Ā Featuring a breezy beat fromĀ Cypress MorenoĀ and a soulful verse fromĀ Mozzy, “No Love” is a melodic examination of one of life’s most important questions.
StreamĀ TwoFr 2 and watch “No Love” with Mozzy below.