Steven Malcolm is a Christian Hip-Hop recording artist from Grand Rapids, Michigan. His music has been streamed over 35 million times, has been featured on

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, and on VH1’s “

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Early life

He grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan; Tampa, Florida; and Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Career

Music

Malcolm released his 2013 mixtape ''Real Hip Hop'', and a year later self-released the full-length ''Monsters Ink''. He went on to competitions and live performances and was named to

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's Freshmen of 2016 list. After he signed with

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and became the first artist on its newly established hip-hop imprint, 4 Against 5, Malcolm reached the streaming charts in early 2017 with the pop-rap tune "Party in the Hills," featuring

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. His label debut, Steven Malcolm, was released that February and registered on Billboard's

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. Malcolm performed at that year's

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and was nominated in three categories. Between albums, Malcolm recorded verses for other artists, including Torey D'Shaun's "Boomerang (Remix)" and Evan and Eris' "Be Alright." Malcolm's second album for 4 Against 5, ''The Second City'', was released in January 2019.

Personal life

Steven married Teaira on Friday August 17, 2018. They were married in Steven's hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan at The Revel Center.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

*The original version of "Even Louder" features Leeland, and appears on ''The Second City''.

Awards

GMA Dove Awards

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Notes

References

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