40 Cal.

Infobox musical artist 2
Name = 40 Cal.


Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Calvin Alan Byrd
Band members = Cam'ron, Juelz Santana, Jim Jones, J. R. Writer, and Hell Rell,
Born = December 18th, 1981
Origin = Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
Instruments = Rapping
Genre = Rap
Occupation(s) = Rapper
Years_active = 2004 - Present
Label = Diplomat Records (2004-present) Koch Records (2004-2007) Babygrande Records (2007-present) Cleopatra Records (2006-present)
Associated_acts = The Diplomats

Calvin Alan Byrd (born December 18th, 1981) in Harlem, New York City, New York is a rapper better know by his stage name, 40 Cal.He is of the Puerto Rican and Dominican descent. 40 Cal is member of Harlem based mixtape crew the Diplomats, 40 Cal made his first appearance on the self titled theme song, "40 Cal," for the Dipset album Diplomatic Immunity 2. However, his reputation is built on his notable rhyme battling skills, which was captured best on MTV2's Fight Klub MC battles. The competition allowed him to display his street level approach a dose of lethal metaphors mixed into his gangsta braggadocio. With his own solo mixtapes, 40 Cal has made a name for himself separately from his Dipset clique, selling several thousands of units on his own. Beginning in 2006, he stepped up his exposure, recording mixtapes for record labels to be sold nationally.

Discography

Studio Albums

*2006 "Broken Safety"
*2007 "Broken Safety 2"
*2008 "The Yellow Tape"
*2008 "Mooga"

Mixtapes

*2006 "40 to Life"
*2006 "Trigger Happy"
*2007 "Trigger Happy 2"

Singles

External links

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* [http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshh2pVo43g12odo9175]
* [http://www.hiphopgame.com/index2.php3?page=40cal2 Hiphopgame Interview with 40]

Persondata
NAME = Byrd, Calvin Alan
ALTERNATIVE NAMES = 40 Cal.
SHORT DESCRIPTION = United States rapper
DATE OF BIRTH = December 18th, 1981
PLACE OF BIRTH = Harlem, New York City, New York, United States