Kaliko signed with Tech N9ne's label Strange Music and began working behind the scenes with several label mates, as well as offering a voice for tracks. He eventually recorded and released his own album, Vitiligo, in 2008. The album peaked at number 167 on the Billboard 200, number 19 on the top independent chart, and number 20 on the Top Rap chart. The actual album sales were far less impressive.

This trend – great chart position but little follow through leading to dwindling album sales – has defined his career as a solo artist. His sophomore album, Genius, had even better rankings in the charts (number 85 on the Billboard 200, number 12 on the Top Independent chart, and number 3 on the Top Rap chart) but sold fewer albums. Krizz Kaliko hopes to break this trend with his third album, Shock Treament. OnlineSeats will have Krizz Kaliko tickets to see this artist tour as he tries and become as great a commercial success as he is a chart force.