How did you get that name?: th name Collage was given to me at the age of 15 because my personality covers such a broad spectrum. The spelling was later changed to Kalaj.
Dame is short for Damian taken from St. Damian of Greece who healed people for free and Martyred for his religious beliefs.
What has been your biggest accomplishment?:
Producing and rapping on the unofficial remix for Monica’s ‘So Gone’ back in 2003.
The song became a top club and radio hit in ATL, GA as one of the most requested songs during this period.
The exposure of the song led to a threatening call from representatives of J records
What has been your most difficult challenge?: Finding an honest manager/agent willing to work consistently in my behalf
What makes you different?: Musically I walk the very thin line between commercial and non commercial hip hop. My music style is at times comedic and very entertaining but also contains a positive message.
What projects are you working on?: I am currently working on 2 currently untitled mixtapes, one of which is compiled of my own style of remixes for industry songs. For these remixes i Produce a remix of the original track using some of the original elements and an A capella if available, and blend my own vocal track into the mix. This style of remixing is called a Pirate mix.
Where are you from originally? : I am originally from Pittsburgh, PA
How Long have you been making music? : I have been Rapping for 20 years and producing for 14 years.
What artists inspire you? : My children are my main influence. I am also inspired by melodies that tell stories through the notes and sound structure within the melodies.
How would you define your style of music? : My style is best defined as commercial Hood Rap
What teams are you affiliated with? : My team affilions are Sold Out Entertainment and DUIGANG.
Who are some artists that you have worked with? : I have worked with Black Rob, Sam Sneed, Gangsta Boo, Cato, and Shaquille O’Neal
Who would you like to collab with? : DMX, T.I., NickelBack, Kanye West, Asher Roth, Eminem and OutKast
Where do you see the future of music? : Music is constantly changing but i don’t think it will ever leave. The industry sales and revenue may drop untill there is a new form of audio technology invented, but music in general will only continue to grow
Where do you see yourself in 1 year? : Hopefully signed to a major label with a significant national buzz.
Describe yourself in one word. : A lol i can do it 1 word…. ‘Huh?’
Any shout outs? : DUIGANG, Sold Out Entertainment, Nonstop, Dope, Jizzo, Ray Riz, Jeff Chery, Doc 00 Johnson, Leith, Young Swerve, Sam Sneed, and Dj Fat Joe the Gangsta
“One thing nobody knows about me is that…… I am Drunk Right Now”
Email: [email protected]
blogspot.kalajdame.com
www.myspace.com/kalajdame
www.twitter.com/kalaj_dame
www.facebook.com/kalajdame
Management Contact Info: [email protected]
Where can we hear your stuff?: www.myspace.com/kalajdame
www.reverbnation.com/kalajdame
www.youtube.com/kalajdame