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| Birth name | Kevin Lamar McCall Jr. |
| Also known as | K-Mac |
| Born | July 25, 1985 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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| Children | 2 |
Kevin Lamar McCall Jr. (born July 25, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and music producer. He is often known by his stage name, K-Mac. Kevin McCall is famous for his work with R&B singer Chris Brown. He signed with Chris Brown's team and RCA Records in 2012.
McCall helped create many of Chris Brown's songs in the early 2010s. He wrote songs and produced music for him. Kevin McCall also sang on some of Chris Brown's popular songs. These include "Deuces" in 2010 and "Strip" in 2011. Both songs were very successful on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
In 2012, McCall released his first song as a lead artist, "Naked". This song featured Big Sean. Later, Kevin McCall decided to work as an independent artist. This means he released music on his own, without a major record label.
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Early Life and Music Journey
Kevin Lamar McCall Jr. was born in Los Angeles, California, on July 25, 1985. He grew up with three sisters. He went to high school in Carson, California. Kevin played football for most of his childhood. He even played in college at Washington State University.
Even though he loved football, Kevin always had a strong interest in music. He started singing in his church choir. He later taught himself how to play the piano. This helped him become a talented musician and producer.
Family Life
Kevin McCall has two daughters. One of his daughters is with model Eva Marcille.
Music Releases
Kevin McCall has released different types of music. These include albums, EPs (Extended Plays), mixtapes, and singles. He has also written and produced songs for other artists.
Albums
Kevin McCall has released studio albums. His album Sincerely, Kevin came out in 2018. He also has a series of albums called The Eargasm. The Eargasm 2.0 and The Eargasm III were both released in 2025.
EPs
EPs are shorter music collections than albums. Kevin McCall released an EP called Xmas Love in 2013.
Mixtapes
Mixtapes are often free collections of songs. Kevin McCall has released several mixtapes. These include Un-Invited Guest (2011), The Eargazm (2011), Definition (2013), and A.D.H.D. (Bangerz) (2014). He also released RnG Muzic with Constantine in 2015.
Singles
Singles are individual songs released by an artist. Kevin McCall has released many singles both as the main artist and as a featured artist.
Songs as the Main Artist
His first single as the main artist was "Naked" in 2012. It featured the rapper Big Sean. Other singles include "Start All Over" (2015), "Tokyo Japan" (2016), and "My Piano" (2020).
Songs Featuring Kevin McCall
Kevin McCall has been featured on many songs by other artists.
- In 2010, he was featured on Chris Brown's hit song "Deuces" with Tyga. This song was very popular and reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- In 2011, he was on Chris Brown's song "Strip". This song reached number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- He also appeared on "You Got Me" by Keke Palmer in 2012.
- In 2015, he was featured on "Gogo" by Danny Fernandes.
- In 2016, he was on "Keep On" by Major.
Production and Songwriting Work
Kevin McCall is also a talented music producer and songwriter. He has helped create many songs for other famous artists. He worked a lot with Chris Brown, writing and producing songs for his albums like In My Zone, Fan of a Fan, and F.A.M.E.. He also contributed to songs for artists like Justin Bieber, Wiz Khalifa, and Mya.
Awards and Nominations
Kevin McCall's work has been recognized in the music industry.
- In 2011, his song "Deuces" was nominated for a Grammy Award. This was in the category of Best Rap/Song Collaboration.
