INDIANA (2009-Present)

Kevin A Eagleton Jr (born August 8, 1983), primarily known by his stage name Calvin Crabtree, is an American rapper, songwrighter and record producer. Calvin Crabtree began his career in music in a local boy band group called the south central thugs and he later broke apart to become a solo artist and in 2009 put out a demo cd called servin' em' soft. Also in 2009 is when he and his producer, bc the thriller, met and november 2009 put trading love and war stories out on the label corporaterecordlabel llc,.(an indie label using tune core for distribution) sticking with the same producer in 2011 is when they put out shoebox memories [box 1].Calvin Crabtree is known for his songwriting, co-production and smooth vocals on the mic.

Early life.

born in columbus indiana, the last of 3 children Calvin Crabtree was born Kevin A Eagleton Jr.

in 1997 Kevins mother died of cancer. he found shelter with the social group at school know as freaks. dressing in all black with long black hair, then known by another nic name, kevin was still in to rap. most thought of him as a follower of the musician marliyn manson, due to the band t-shirts he was known to wear, after realizing that most was making fun of him for his choice,even people in his own circle, he went back to his old dress and dropped the so-called friends.

Music

Calvin, in late 2009 took it upon himself to use a real approach to music, other than freestyleing. that is when he founded the local boy band group the south central thugs. after differences with the way the group members wanted to portray them selves and the band, raunchy, nasty and no writing skill calvin decided it was time to move on and released a free demo cd using sample of others music so producers would get a feel of what type of music he was looking for with the use of his vocals. after handing out several hundred cds is when he got an email from bc the thriller and they started making music together

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