Coo Coo Cal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coo Coo Cal
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| Birth name | Calvin Bellamy |
| Born | July 4, 1970 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 1996-Present |
| Labels | Tommy Boy, F.U.P. MOB, Suave House Records, Tone Struck Entertainment |
Calvin Bellamy (born July 4, 1970), known professionally as Coo Coo Cal, is an American rapper from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is also a truck driver! Coo Coo Cal became famous in 2001 when his song "My Projects" reached the top spot on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart.
The Story of Coo Coo Cal
Coo Coo Cal started his music career in the mid-1990s. His first album, Game, came out in 1996. It was released by a record label called In The Trunk Records. He then released his second album, Walkin' Dead, in 1999. This album was put out by Infinite Recordings.
His Big Breakthrough
Coo Coo Cal's third album, Disturbed, was released on September 18, 2001. This album was a big step for him because it was released by Tommy Boy Records. This record label is very well-known in the music world.
The album Disturbed featured Coo Coo Cal's most successful song ever, "My Projects." This song became a huge hit! It reached number one on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart. This made Coo Coo Cal a very popular name in hip hop music.
What Happened Next
After his success with Tommy Boy, Coo Coo Cal continued to make music. In 2002, he released an album called Still Walkin'. This album was a follow-up to his earlier Walkin' Dead album.
A few years later, in 2004, he released his fifth album, All or Nothin'. Coo Coo Cal took a break from releasing new music for a while. But in 2018, he made a comeback! He released a new song called "Home." He also released a documentary about his life and career.
Coo Coo Cal has had a long career in music. He is known for his unique style and his hit song "My Projects."
