Songwriter. Artist. Entertainer. Los Angeles CA native Calio Ven has been writing and performing music for years. His unique voice, style and wordplay, along with his energetic and engaging performance style has delighted audiences from California to Washington DC. As a member of the hip-hop collective Dark Squad, Calio has garnered attention from many circles in the hip-hop community. Calio's influences include Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, Tupac, Busta Rhymes, T.I. and Outkast; however he does not emulate their style - he clearly has a sound all of his own. Calio Ven is the embodiment of new life breathed into the industry.