Steven Malcolm
Steven Malcolm | |
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| Born | Steven Malcolm January 29, 1991 Grand Rapids, MI |
| Nationality | American |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Spouse | Teaira Malcolm |
| Children | Zyair Malcom |
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| Website | stevenmalcolm |
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 Spotify’s New Music Friday, been used by the NBA on ESPN, and on VH1’s “Black Ink Crew”.[1]
Early life[edit]
He grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan; Tampa, Florida; and Grand Rapids, Michigan.[2]
Career[edit]
Music[edit]
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 Rapzilla's Freshmen of 2016 list. After he signed with Word Entertainment[3] 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 Andy Mineo and Hollyn. His label debut, Steven Malcolm, was released that February and registered on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart. Malcolm performed at that year's GMA Dove Awards 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.[4]
Personal life[edit]
Steven married Teaira on Friday August 17, 2018. They were married in Steven's hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan at The Revel Center.[5]
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
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| US Christ. [6] |
US Heat. [7] | ||
| Steven Malcolm |
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34 | 14 |
| The Second City[8] |
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—[A] | — |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart. | |||
Extended plays[edit]
| Title | Album details |
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| The Second City (Part 1) |
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| The Second City (Part 2) |
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| All Is True |
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Singles[edit]
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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| US Christ. AC/CHR [10] |
US Christ. Airplay [11] | |||
| 2017 | "Party In The Hills" (featuring Andy Mineo and Hollyn) |
20 | — | Steven Malcolm |
| 2018 | "Not To Us / Good Love" (featuring Taylor Hill and Michael Anderson) |
22 | 37 | The Second City |
| 2019 | "Ever Louder" (featuring Natalie Grant)* |
19 | 28 | Non-album singles |
| "Summertime" (featuring Jay-Way) |
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| 2020 | "Fuego (Remix)" (featuring Shaggy)[12] |
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| 2021 | "Glory on Me" (featuring Taylor Hill and Childish Major) |
— | — | All Is True |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart. | ||||
*The original version of "Even Louder" features Leeland, and appears on The Second City.
Awards[edit]
GMA Dove Awards[edit]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2017 | Steven Malcolm | New Artist of the Year | Nominated | [13] |
| Steven Malcolm | Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year | Nominated | ||
| "Party in the Hills" | Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | The Second City | Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year | Nominated | [14] |
| "Even Louder" (featuring Natalie Grant) | Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2021 | "Glory on Me" (featuring Childish Major and Taylor Hill) | Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year | Nominated | [15] |
| 2022 | "Ain't Playin'" (with Social Club Misfits) |
Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year | Nominated | [16] |
Notes[edit]
- ^ "The Second City" did not enter the Top Christian Albums, but peaked at No. 34 on the Christian Album Sales chart.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ "ABOUT". www.stevenmalcolm.com. July 14, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
- ^ "God's fresh air slapped rapper Steven Malcolm in the face". www.godreports.com. December 20, 2018. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
- ^ "Curb/Steve Malcolm". www.curb.com. July 14, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
- ^ "Artist Biography by Marcy Donelson". www.allmusic.com. July 14, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
- ^ "Steven Malcolm and Bride Teaira Married in Grand Rapids Over the Weekend". www.gospelmusic.org/. August 28, 2018. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
- ^ "Steven Malcolm Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. July 14, 2019. Archived from the original on July 14, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
- ^ "Steven Malcolm Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. July 14, 2019. Archived from the original on July 15, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
- ^ "Steven Malcolm Drops New Album 'The Second City'". www.thechristianbeat.org. January 26, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
- ^ "Steven Malcolm Chart History (Christian Album Sales)". Billboard. July 14, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2019.[dead link]
- ^ "Steven Malcolm Chart History (Christian Hot AC/CHR)". Billboard. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
- ^ "Steven Malcolm Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 14, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
- ^ "Fuego (Remix) - Single by Steven Malcolm & Shaggy" – via music.apple.com.
- ^ "Coverage of the 2017 48rd Annual Dove Awards - 2017 Dove Award Nominees and Winners!". www.doveawards.com. Archived from the original on January 24, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2017. Alt URL
- ^ "Coverage of the 2019 50th Annual Dove Awards - 2019 Dove Award Nominees and Winners!". www.doveawards.com. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- ^ Grein, Paul (August 11, 2021). "2021 GMA Dove Award Nominees: Full List | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
- ^ Longs, Herb (August 10, 2022). "Watch: Nominations For 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
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