(Tex-a-Cal) born as Mario (TEX) James (in Oct, 7,1984) also known as Tex, a Hip Hop Artist/ Song Writer was Born in Dallas, Texas but spent most of his life traveling between Texas and Southern California, hence the name TEXACAL. With a full-fledge passion for writing and the talent for conveying distinct raw emotion, TEXACAL prides his self in giving the audience music in which reveals who he is completely, clearing his closet of skeleton's sort of speak. Once ask by an A&R "Are you a conscience rapper?" regarding TEXACAL's song "Problems" which is featured on the project entitled "The Collection".Tex's response to the A&R was "No I am a human artist that at times raps about conscience things; as well as gangsta sh*t; as well as many other subject matters. No stranger to the streets of the inner city, Tex's style is one some may consider aggressive most of the time, but Tex stresses being (Anti Labels). Growing up heavily influenced by Tupac Tex's idea of creating music is sharing your thoughts in hopes of having listeners relate. Around 2008 TEXACAL had the pleasure of working with Printz Board (Black Eyed Peas) Producer/ Musical Director) from which they build a bond and a partnership which abled Tex to work with artist as such as (Will-I-Am, Back Street Boys, Keke Palmer, Ryan Cabrera) just to name a few. His partnership with Printz also abled Tex to travel the world and experience different cultures as well as create music out of his domain. Printz suggested different genres to Tex by making him mix tapes with different types of music broadening Tex's ear and music knowledge. As the artist, TEXACAL , he delivers lines saturated in a palpable style that cuts deep. As a lyricist, that same core-driven individuality drips onto every page. It is this undeniable energy that he brings to the table and lets spill onto the floor. Since as early as he can remember Tex has been passionate about music as well as creative writings, which started with poems and short stories. With his project set to release 2015 TEXACAL plans to take the world by storm with his debut release entitled "The Collection". Describe as a collection of his thoughts; his personalities; and his emotions. TEXACAL didn't follow any blue print, any sound he just recorded what he felt but with knack for writing good music his project is filled with just that.