7 Days is a collaboration between Detroit emcee Calcei, producer Three-O and pioneering D.J., D.J. Los. It is a narrative about a week in a life and pays tribute to the D.J.; the trail blazer in the origins of Hip-Hop.
Download:http://calcei1.bandcamp.com/album/7-days

Calcei with Three-O and D.J. Los - 7 Days (Full Mix)

Previously only available on CD from seminal hip hop label Chopped Herring Records, this is the digital release of "Calcei and DJ Archives Are the Bowling League" Link: https://calcei1.bandcamp.com/album/calcei-and-dj-archives-are-the-bowling-league



The Bowling League is emcee Calcei, from Detroit -- now residing in Sacramento, and veteran Chicago turntabilist DJ Archives, who has worked with Southside stalwarts No I.D. and Primeridian.

After collaborating on Calcei's previous album "What Starts Today", Calcei suggested forming a duo with Archives. Inspired by DJ/Emcee combos like Premier and Guru and Eric B and Rakim, the Bowling League pays homage to the past while keeping it fresh in the present.

With classic production from Beatnick Classic, Olos, Monplacebo, TNV, Keef Boxx and Pimpernel Jones (who also mixed and mastered the album), the Bowling League is hip hop dedicated to grown folks still following their passion.



Just Magic (produced by Ohkang)

https://calcei1.bandcamp.com/album/american-splendor
First track from Calcei's album  "American Splendor."Sacramento based emcee Calcei’s new album “American Splendor” was inspired by the ongoing pandemic and its sociopolitical ramifications.
The “American” side is political and dystopian. Cynicism and malaise drip from the biting lyrics.
However, the “Splendor” side is lighter, more humorous, and whimsical. The dichotomy in tone and content mirrors the experience of many people during these trying times.
Production is provided by frequent collaborators Olos, Pimpernel Jones, Monplacebo, and Beatnick Classics. Mike E Eyebrowz also contributes sonically.
All cuts and scratches are performed by Pimpernel Jones. PJ also mixed and mastered the project.

American Splendor (produced by Pimpernel Jones)

Album available: https://calcei1.bandcamp.com/album/groundworks

Dope Shit (cuts and production by Pimpernel Jones)

One for Dove - Remix featuring Gregg Green (production and cuts by Pimpernel Jones)

Occam's Razor" is Calcei's second in a series of one producer albums following 2023's "Groundworks" with Pimpernel Jones.
The album reunites Calcei and long time Detroit collaborator producer/emcee/DJ Ohkang, one half of the duo Blackreign and Ohkang. Ohkang's soulful production is heavily influenced by his love of jazz, soul, and Detroit flavor.
"Occam's Razor" also features the talents of Netherlands based emcee/singer Gregg Green who lends his skilled politically potent and personal lyrics on four tracks.
The album blends socially conscious lyrics with clever word play over poignant boom bap production.
Pimpernel Jones adds his signature cuts and scratches and also engineered the project.

CD available: ditcdcom.bandcamp.com/album/occams-razor

Cassettes available: www.gooddarts.co.uk/product/occams-razor

1. I Don't Cry featuring Gregg Green produced by Ohkang

Peep (produced by Beatnick Classics)

The second track from Calcei's upcoming album "What Starts Today, Won't End Tomorrow", dedicated to his two sons with much love and gratitude. PEACE

Suns by Calcei (produced by mryoungbeatz)

This track premiered on the ASADU brand compilation available here: https://asadu.bandcamp.com/album/4-20-sampler.
Here's a link to the album "What Starts Today" which this track appears on: https://calcei1.bandcamp.com/album/what-starts-today

Lots of Friends Ft Ohkang and SelfSays Produced By Olos

This is the third single from  Calcei's seventh album "What Starts Today." It's produced by Michigan producer and frequent Calcei collobarotar Olos, and Chicago DJ Archives.  Here's a linlk to the album "What Starts Today." https://calcei1.bandcamp.com/album/what-starts-today

Bucket Hat On produced by Olos, scratches by DJ Archives

Link: https://calcei1.bandcamp.com/album/dennys

Denny’s is the spot that people find themselves in when there’s nowhere else to go. When it’s early in the morning and nothing else is open. When you’re hung over, don’t feel like going home to face your parents, family, significant other, or an empty apartment...you end up at Denny’s. It’s not that you actually like the food or ambiance; you just have no other choices.
NorCal emcee, by way of Detroit, Calcei’s eighth album “Denny's'' is the perfect metaphor for life today: stuck in a rut; in purgatory; a holding pattern, but still trying to find humor and light in the darkness.
Calcei’s frequent collaborator, Detroit beat maker Olos, supplies part of the soundscape on “Denny’s”, while the rest of his beats are provided by first-time sonic partners.
Florida producer Beatnick Classic, as well as Monplacebo, also from Florida by way of Queens, NY, provide their brand of boom bap freshness. Michigan maestro Mike E. Eyebrowz also adds his production talents to the project, along with North Carolina super producer kingCameelioSalamander’s crispy beats.
Calcei once again teams up with the UK’s Pimpernal Jones, who lays down dope cuts and scratches throughout the album, in addition to mixing and mastering the project.
Hopefully we won’t be stuck at Denny’s forever, but we might as well try to enjoy it while we’re there.  



Denny's (produced by kingCameelioSalamander)

Downloads available
:http://calcei1.bandcamp.com/. 
Contact: calcei33@gmail.com

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