Steven Malcolm
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| Born | Steven Malcolm January 29, 1991
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| Nationality | American |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Spouse | Teaira Malcolm |
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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 11.5 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
He grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan; Tampa, Florida; and Grand Rapids, Michigan.[2]
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 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
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
Studio albums
| 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
| Year | EP |
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| 2018 | The Second City (Part 1)
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The Second City (Part 2)
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Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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| US Christ. AC/CHR [10] |
US Christ. Air. [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) |
— | — | ||
*The original version of "Even Louder" features Leeland, and appears on The Second City.
Awards
GMA Dove Awards
| Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2017 | New Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated | [12] |
| Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year | Steven Malcolm | Nominated | ||
| Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year | "Party in the Hills" | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | ||||
| Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year | The Second City | Nominated | [13] | |
| Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year | Even Louder (featuring. Natalie Grant) | Nominated |
Notes
- ^ "The Second City" did not enter the Top Christian Albums, but peaked at No. 34 on the Christian Albums Sales chart.[9]
References
- ^ "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". www.billboard.com. July 14, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
- ^ "Steven Malcolm Chart History Top Heatseekers". www.billboard.com. July 14, 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". www.billboard.com. July 14, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
- ^ "Steven Malcolm Chart History - Christian Hot AC/CHR". www.billboard.com. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
- ^ "Steven Malcolm Chart History - Christian Airplay". www.billboard.com. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
- ^ "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.