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"KALO - Brew World Order"

Kalo – Brew World Order

What I like about Brew World Order is that it is a cohesive album from start to finish, which is refreshing to hear in a time where most Mc’s follow the “formula”. The “formula” I speak of is when artists try to get a different hot producer for each song along with featuring other high profile Mc’s and singers on every song. Sound familiar? Too many artists try to make the album they think the public will buy, but this is not the case with Kalo. Not to say that there are no guest appearances, in fact the songs with featured artists are so good that they will definitely have you checking the CD insert to find out more.

Kalo’s unique voice and delivery are reminiscent of E 40…with a touch of DJ Quick. That along with the West Coast style beats and Midwest influence makes this a unique album for fans of hip hop. Kalo takes careful time to point out however, that Milwaukee is where he reps and the city is pumping through his veins.

Kalo holds it down on this album largely because of his unique voice and personality. His Mcing skills are not to be denied, but it’s certain that he’ll be embraced by “the streets” more than he would by the underground hip hop scene. Some of the beats are amazing, others are average but all have an intoxicating west coast flavor.

What I don’t like is that too often Kalo tries to put his own twist on some played out concepts. I mean how many different ways can we tell a girl to “shake it” before we move on to new things? I actually got a kick out of the line “Shake it, don’t break it, it took your mama nine months to make it” but the concept itself is beyond cliché. In Kalo’s defense he’s got some great ideas brewing as well, for example Letter To My Favorite Rapper in which he and Horton the Irrelevant trade verses talking about their favorite Mc’s growing up and how they’ve been let down by the very artists that influenced them. That song alone is worth the price of the CD! My conclusion:
I’d bump this album!

Jesse Spohn
Broadjam – Hip Hop
- Jesse Spohn - Broadjam.com


"KALO - Brew World Order"

Kalo – Brew World Order

What I like about Brew World Order is that it is a cohesive album from start to finish, which is refreshing to hear in a time where most Mc’s follow the “formula”. The “formula” I speak of is when artists try to get a different hot producer for each song along with featuring other high profile Mc’s and singers on every song. Sound familiar? Too many artists try to make the album they think the public will buy, but this is not the case with Kalo. Not to say that there are no guest appearances, in fact the songs with featured artists are so good that they will definitely have you checking the CD insert to find out more.

Kalo’s unique voice and delivery are reminiscent of E 40…with a touch of DJ Quick. That along with the West Coast style beats and Midwest influence makes this a unique album for fans of hip hop. Kalo takes careful time to point out however, that Milwaukee is where he reps and the city is pumping through his veins.

Kalo holds it down on this album largely because of his unique voice and personality. His Mcing skills are not to be denied, but it’s certain that he’ll be embraced by “the streets” more than he would by the underground hip hop scene. Some of the beats are amazing, others are average but all have an intoxicating west coast flavor.

What I don’t like is that too often Kalo tries to put his own twist on some played out concepts. I mean how many different ways can we tell a girl to “shake it” before we move on to new things? I actually got a kick out of the line “Shake it, don’t break it, it took your mama nine months to make it” but the concept itself is beyond cliché. In Kalo’s defense he’s got some great ideas brewing as well, for example Letter To My Favorite Rapper in which he and Horton the Irrelevant trade verses talking about their favorite Mc’s growing up and how they’ve been let down by the very artists that influenced them. That song alone is worth the price of the CD! My conclusion:
I’d bump this album!

Jesse Spohn
Broadjam – Hip Hop
- Jesse Spohn - Broadjam.com


Discography

KALO - 'He Cold'
- Released in 2005
- 15 Songs
- 1,348 copies sold to date
- Major singles from Album include:
“J-Bone”
“Thug Thizzle”
“Lil' Drink”
“Head Nod”

KALO - 'Omen'
- Released in 2003
- 3 song maxi-single
- 649 copies sold
- "North Coast"(1st single) received 23 spins on Hot 105.9 and 45 on WSUM (Wisconsin Student Radio)

KALO - 'How Lo Can U Go?'
- Released in 2002
- 8 Cuts
- 1,057 copies sold

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KALO – what a name – where did it come from? Raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin during a time when there were more shootings than the notorious gang-city of Compton, California, Korbey White preferred a low-profile. So much so, that those who knew him called him “Low-K”. Now, “Kalo,” with three albums to his credit, takes on the limelight with a graceful modesty.

Since releasing his first album “How Lo Can U Go” in 2001, the 26-year-old Kalo has shared the stage with regional and national artists including Young Bloodz, Dead Prez, Rob DZ, Bone Thugs N Harmony, DLO, F. Stokes and most recently Snoop Dogg and T.I. Kalo’s second and third albums “Omen” and “He Cold” respectively, have received air time on radio stations in both Milwaukee and Madison as well as college radio throughout the MidWest. In all, the first three albums sold over 4,200 units.

“Kalo can rock a raucous stage show commanding the attention of his fans just like the blast-maters of old." - Jesse Spohn of Broadjam

Musically, Kalo’s style is a fusion of aggressive West-Coast rap and the rapid-fire flow of the MidWest. With the Compton area as his birthplace, Kalo has been influenced by Compton hip-hop legends N.W.A, DJ Quick and MC Eiht. Kalo’s sound has tones similar to E-40, Kanye West and T.I.

On the 2007 “Brew World Order” album, Kalo continues the versatility and transparency for which he has come to be known. Each song varies from the next. An array of the Midwest’s most accomplished producers change up the instrumentation leaving each track feeling fresh. Producers include Brian Daly (Sony, Apple), Devante “Dee Ess” Sago (50 Cent, Dre Yung, J Capone, S.G.K.) and Bradley Thomas (a.k.a. DLO). Kalo always pens from his personal observations and experiences. Lyrics on the album explore its title of the societal undercurrents that keep poor Milwaukee minorities disadvantaged. Themes explore the heaviness of life in the hood in “Keep it Mil’” to a lighter shout-out to the Midwest in “Head Nod.” The break-out fan favorite “AmeriKKKan Idol” showcases Kalo’s broad appeal. Brew World Order is packed with songs for the clubs, streets, women and most importantly, the true fans of hip hop.

With a solid understanding of the four elements of hip hop, Kalo treats his on-stage performances as an essential component to being a “complete” artist. Combined with his ferocious lyrics, Kalo has established a platform for success. In total, Kalo has released four full-length albums. All of which have had modest regional success. Brew World Order is set to be the break-out album that helps distinguish Kalo as one of the next great Emcee’s out of the MidWest.