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Kevin McCall
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McCall in 2010
Background information
Birth name Kevin Lamar McCall Jr.
Also known as K-Mac
Born (1985-07-25) July 25, 1985 (age 39)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Origin Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
  • record producer
Years active 2007–present
Labels
Children 2

Kevin Lamar McCall Jr. (born July 25, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, and record producer. He is best known for his affiliation with fellow singer Chris Brown, with whom he signed to in a joint venture with RCA Records in 2012. He was featured on Brown's single the same year, "Strip" and prior, "Deuces" alongside Tyga, which peaked at number 37 and 14 respectively on the Billboard Hot 100. Also in 2012, he released his debut single as a lead artist, "Naked" (featuring Big Sean). He left the label in 2014 to work as an independent artist.

Early life

Kevin Lamar McCall Jr. was born in Los Angeles, California, on July 25, 1985. He has three sisters. He went to high school in Carson, California. Though he played football through most of his childhood and in college at Washington State University, he always had interest in music. Kevin started singing in the church choir, and later taught himself to play piano.

Personal life

McCall has two daughters, including one with model Eva Marcille.

Discography

Albums

Sincerely, Kevin (2018)

EPs

List of extended plays, with year released
Title Album details
S**tape
  • Released: June 26, 2013
  • Format: Digital download
  • Label: CBE
Xmas Love
  • Released: December 2, 2013
  • Format: Digital download
  • Label: CBE

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with year released
Title Album details
Un-Invited Guest
  • Released: February 14, 2011
  • Hosted by DJ Ill Will and DJ Drama
  • Format: Digital download
The Earg***
  • Released: September 5, 2011
  • Hosted by DJ Ill Will
  • Format: Digital download
Definition
  • Released: February 14, 2013
  • Hosted by DJ Holiday
  • Format: Digital download
A.D.H.D. (Bangerz)
  • Released: April 10, 2014
  • Format: Digital download
RnG Muzic
(with Constantine)
  • Released: January 8, 2015
  • Hosted by DJ Carisma
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
R&B
"Naked"
(featuring Big Sean)
2012 77 Non-album single
"Yo Chick"
(featuring Ty Dolla Sign)
2014 A.D.H.D. (Bangerz)

As featured artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US US
R&B
"Deuces"
(Chris Brown featuring Tyga and Kevin McCall)
2010 14 1
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum
  • BPI: Silver
Fan of a Fan and F.A.M.E
"Strip"
(Chris Brown featuring Kevin McCall)
2011 37 3
  • RIAA: Platinum
  • ARIA: Platinum
Boy in Detention and Fortune
"You Got Me"
(Keke Palmer featuring Kevin McCall)
2012 Keke Palmer
"I Wish (Interlude)"
(The Notorious B.I.G. and Faith Evans featuring Kevin McCall and Chyna Tahjere)
2017 The King & I

Production and writing credits

Title Year Album Artist
"Turnt Up" 2010 In My Zone Chris Brown
"Too Freaky"
"Shoes" Chris Brown, La the Darkman
"Big Booty Judy" Kevin McCall, Chris Brown
"Back Out" Chris Brown
"Work Wit It"
"I Get Around"
"Twitter (Follow Me)" Chris Brown, Kevin McCall
"T.Y.A." Chris Brown
"What They Want" Fan of a Fan Chris Brown, Tyga
"Drop Top Girl"
"Deuces" Chris Brown, Tyga, Kevin McCall
"No B*******" Chris Brown, Kevin McCall
"Ballin'" Chris Brown, Tyga, Kevin McCall
"Ain't Thinkin' 'Bout You" Bow Wow, Chris Brown
"Like A ... Again" Chris Brown, Tyga, Kevin McCall
"Have It" Chris Brown, Tyga, Kevin McCall
"Number One" Chris Brown, Kevin McCall
"Deuces
(Remix)"
Non-album single Chris Brown, Drake, Kanye West, André 3000, T.I.
"Ms. Breezy" In My Zone 2 Chris Brown, Gucci Mane
"My Girl Like Them Girls" Chris Brown, J. Valentine
"Christmas Came Today" Chris Brown, SeVen of RichGirl
"Glitter" Chris Brown, Big Sean
"What U Doin"
"Drop Rap" Chris Brown, Petey Pablo
"AWOL" Chris Brown
"Last Time Together"
"Life Itself" Chris Brown, Kevin McCall
"Another You" Chris Brown, Kevin McCall
"Boing" Chris Brown
"Quits" Chris Brown, Kevin McCall
"You Want Me" Chris Brown, SeVen
"Put Your Hands in the Air" Chris Brown
"Yesterday" Last Train to Paris Diddy – Dirty Money, Chris Brown
"How Many Bars" 2011 Un-invited Guest Kevin McCall
"Rumba" With the Music I Die Wynter Gordon, Kevin McCall
"Lighthouse" Fastlife Joe Jonas
"Christmas Eve" Under the Mistletoe Justin Bieber

Awards and nominations

  • 2011, Best Rap/Song Collaboration: "Deuces" (nominated for a Grammy Award)
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