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Biography
Calvin Woods (born April 3, 1999), better known as Calboy (/ˈkælbɔɪ/), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is signed to Polo Grounds Music and RCA Records. In 2018, he came to prominence after the release of his viral song "Envy Me", later serving as the lead single from his debut EP, Wildboy, released on May 31, 2019.
Early life
Calvin Woods was born in South Side, Chicago; he later relocated to Calumet City, Illinois. Woods turned to music to channel the frustrations of growing up below the poverty line. He is one of five children raised by a single mother.
Woods witnessed two of his best friends die, one of a drug overdose and the other to gun violence. His family migrated between small homes to small apartments.
Career
2016–2017: Career beginnings
On July 7, 2017, Calboy released his debut mixtape, The Chosen One. Later that year, Calboy released his second mixtape, Anxiety, on December 7, 2017.
2018–present:Calboy, the Wild Boy and Wildboy
On June 18, 2018, Woods released his third mixtape, Calboy, the Wild Boy.
He released his single "Envy Me" on September 13, 2018, to critical acclaim. It later served as the lead single from his debut EP Wildboy, released on May 31, 2019. "Envy Me" peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Artistry
Influences
Woods has cited his influences as Tupac Shakur, Michael Jackson, Chance the Rapper, Lupe Fiasco, Chief Keef, Lil Wayne, G Herbo, The All American Rejects, and 50 Cent.
Woods' rap moniker comes from combining his government name Calvin and the character Cowboy from the 1979 cult film The Warriors.
Discography
Mixtapes
| Title | Details |
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| The Chosen One |
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| Anxiety |
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| Calboy, the Wildboy |
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Extended plays
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Wildboy |
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| Long Live The Kings |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | USR&B/HH | ||||
| "Envy Me" | 2018 | 31 | 14 |
| Wildboy |
| "Caroline" (featuring Polo G) | 2019 | — | — | ||
| "Unjudge Me" (featuring Moneybagg Yo) | — | — | |||
| "Chariot" (featuring Meek Mill, Lil Durk and Young Thug) | — | — | |||
| "Purpose" (featuring G Herbo) | — | — | Non-album single | ||
| "—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory. | |||||
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Get a Bag" | 2019 | Chance the Rapper | The Big Day |
| "100k On a Coupe” | Pop Smoke | TBA |
Tours
Headlining
- Rockstar Wild Boyz Tour (2019)
Supporting act
- Dying to Live Tour (Kodak Black) (2019)
- I Am > I Was Tour (21 Savage) (2019)