12.6.2024
Mozzy and Kalan.FrFr Announce LUCKY HER, Their New Collaborative Project, Coming 12/20 via EMPIRE
The Accomplished Cali Rappers Recruit Rob49 for New Single “BBL” and Its Music Video
The Sacramento Street Hero and L.A.’s Master Melodist Create a New West Coast Connection, Serving Up a Collection That Brings a Touch of R&B to Their Hard-Nosed Street Rap
Critical Praise:
“Mozzy is the flip side of that coin, conscience-stricken and tormented by every loss. Less than a year removed from a stint in federal prison, there is seemingly even greater caution to his music now, turning his matter-of-fact disposition in an even more poignant direction. Mozzy, who recently said he was “not one to glorify his L’s,” has moved into a hyper-reflective position on his new album, Children of the Slums.” – NPR
“He never needs to raise his voice or act out just to grab your attention; his delivery is assured and consistent but never overconfident. But despite how second nature rapping is for Mozzy, he never lets that confidence tilt into arrogance.” – Pitchfork
“Mozzy is the definition of a rapper in the zone, with a signal-to-noise ratio that rivals anyone else working in hip-hop today.” – Complex
“Chalk it up as a victory for Sacramento’s lyrical champion.” – HipHopDX
Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest West Coast Rap Songs of All Time (#68, “Bladadah”)
The Announcement:
Sacramento’s Mozzy and Los Angeles’s Kalan.FrFr have distinct West Coast sensibilities that blend like chocolate and peanut butter, resulting in a chemistry that has produced multiple collaborations over the years. Today, the two acclaimed Cali rappers announce LUCKY HER, their first-ever collaborative full-length, coming December 20th via EMPIRE.
Following in the footsteps of fan favorite songs like “Whole 100” and “No Love,” LUCKY HER combines Mozzy’s hard-nosed storytelling with Kalan’s melodic flexes and earworm hooks, resulting in a synthesis that combines R&B, rider music, and street rap into a synthesis that could only have come from the West Coast. The 10-track project is tailor made for beautiful women and the men that pursue them, presenting songs that are flirtatious and out of pocket, but doesn’t sacrifice the realness for which both emcees are known.
Today, the newly-minted duo shares “BBL,” the first single and music video from the upcoming album. A propulsive banger with buzzing bass and twinkling keys, “BBL,” short for “bad b*tches like,” demonstrates what the two artists are willing to do for their loyal ladies, buying them jewels, courtside seats, first-class flights, and more: “She gets what she want because she play it right/Yellow white gold Rollie, call it day and night,” spits Mozzy. Mozzy and Kalan recruit New Orleans firebrand Rob49 to provide a dose of energy, as his aggressive delivery finds a new home over the West Coast beat. The music video features all three rappers, and a cameo appearance from India Love, who also graces the album’s cover.
Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, Kalan.FrFr has brought a unique flavor to his city’s rap scene, with his melodic flows and effortless hooks. A touted football recruit before he turned to music full-time, Kalan approaches his music with an athlete’s mentality, and has developed an audience in the world of sports, particularly with his hit single “Scoring,” featured on many NBA broadcasts. This year, Kalan has leaned into his Cali roots, releasing the 8-song project MAKE THE WEST GREAT AGAIN, featuring guest spots from his friends and fellow Angelenos YG and Ty Dolla $ign, plus G Herbo and Spooky Jay. In June, Kalan.FrFr performed as part of DJ Hed’s set in Kendrick Lamar’s notorious L.A. rap celebration, “The Pop Out: Ken & Friends,” broadcast live on Amazon Prime, performing his local hit “Right Wit It” with G Perico. The summer also saw Kalan grace the BET Awards Pre-Show stage with another energetic set. Most recently, he recruited an L.A. all-star team to remix his project highlight “Everybody,” including OhGeesy, BlueBucksClan, and 310babii.
With their first-ever collaborative project, Mozzy and Kalan.FrFr hope to put a finishing touch on a triumphant year for West Coast hip-hop. Stay tuned for more about LUCKY HER.
View behind-the-scenes photos of Mozzy, Kalan.FrFr, Rob49, and India Love at the “BBL” video shoot HERE (Credit: Jimmy Lee Smith, @wtfjimmylin)
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Links:
Mozzy: official site | instagram | twitter | youtube | spotify | apple
Kalan.FrFr: official site | links | instagram | twitter | youtube | spotify
Mozzy – CHILDREN OF THE SLUMS: https://mozzy.lnk.to/
Kalan.FrFr – MAKE THE WEST GREAT AGAIN: https://kalanfrfr.komi.