His singing career started when he reportedly broke his neck after an incident.[4]
On 1 December 2011, Kalandija was announced as one of the singers for Eirodziesma 2012, performing the song "I Want You Back" alongside Samanta Tīna. The duo advanced from semi-final on 7 January 2012 up to the finals.
On July 19, 2019, he was one of the performers for the Jurmala Day 2019.[5]
