VMC a.k.a The Artist Formerly Known as Veridikal, is a Queens based musician who specializes in hip-hop but also ventures into the alternative and acoustic areas of rock and pop. Born Cody Calderon, VMC began his career writing poetry and free verse at the age of 8. This later evolved into school-yard and lunch-time rapping with his close friend and frequent collaborator, Philly Bluntz (Philip D.) At the age of 13, VMC began recording along side Bluntz in a bedroom studio and the rest is history.