Haleek Maul
Haleek Maul | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Mailk Hall |
| Also known as | Kidgns |
| Born | June 9, 1996 Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Origin | Barbados |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Merok Records, Mishka |
Malik Hall[1] (born in 1996[2]), better known by his stage name Haleek Maul, is an American rapper based in Barbados.[3] Born in Brooklyn,[4] he is also known as Kidgns (pronounced "Kid Genius").[5] He is a founding member of the collective called On the Tanz.[6] He has collaborated with the likes of Deniro Farrar,[7] Shady Blaze,[7] Hot Sugar,[8] and Saul Williams.[9] In 2012, Noisey described him as "the New Hustler of Horrorcore".[10]
Life and career
In 2012, Haleek Maul released his debut EP, Oxyconteen.[11] Spin named it their "Rap Release of the Week",[12] while it ranked at number 48 on Fact's "50 Best Albums of 2012" list.[13] In that year, he also released Chrome Lips, a collaborative album with Chicago production duo Supreme Cuts.[14]
Discography
Albums
- Chrome Lips (2012) (with Supreme Cuts)
- Prince Midas (2015)
EPs
- Oxyconteen (2012)
Guest appearances
- Deniro Farrar and Shady Blaze - "Cold Blood" from Kill or Be Killed (2012)
- Hot Sugar - "I Don't Wanna B Judged" from Midi Murder (2013)
- Ryan Hemsworth - "Day/Night/Sleep System" from Guilt Trips (2013)
- Le1f - "Tha Whip" from Fly Zone (2013)
- Saul Williams - "All Coltrane Solos at Once" from Martyr Loser King (2016)
References
- ^ Kearse, Stephen (September 5, 2012). "Exclusive Interview: Haleek Maul". Respect. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ^ Lea, Tom (June 18, 2012). "New talent: meet 16 year old rap prodigy Haleek Maul, and stream his debut EP Oxyconteen". Fact. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ^ Cooper, Duncan (May 29, 2012). "Interview: Haleek Maul". The Fader. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ^ Zeichner, Naomi (July 19, 2012). "Supreme Cuts and Haleek Maul f. Deniro Farrar, "The Dummy" MP3". The Fader. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ^ Martins, Chris (August 29, 2012). "Behind Supreme Cuts and Haleek Maul's Nightmarish 'Chrome Lips' Mixtape". Spin. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ^ Albert, Andriana (March 29, 2014). "Introducing Haleek Maul's Collective: On The Tanz". Mass Appeal. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ^ a b Meara, Paul. "Listen: Deniro Farrar & Shady Blaze f/ Haleek Maul "Cold Blood"". Complex. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ^ Goble, Corban (November 27, 2012). "Hot Sugar – "I Don't Wanna B Judged" (Feat. Haleek Maul) Video". Stereogum. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ^ Hahn, Bryan (January 29, 2015). "Listen To Saul Williams' "All Coltrane Solos at Once" Ft. Haleek Maul". The Source. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ^ Martin, Clive (May 11, 2012). "15-Year-Old Rapper Haleek Maul Is The New Hustler Of Horrorcore". Noisey. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ^ Cooper, Duncan (June 19, 2012). "Download Haleek Maul's Oxyconteen EP". The Fader. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ^ Soderberg, Brandon (June 26, 2012). "Rap Release of the Week: Haleek Maul's 'Oxyconteen'". Spin. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ^ "The 50 Best Albums of 2012 - 48. Haleek Maul: Oxyconteen (Merok)". Fact. December 3, 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ^ Capell, Frances (August 28, 2012). "Download Supreme Cuts and Haleek Maul's Album Chrome Lips". The Fader. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
External links
- Haleek Maul on SoundCloud
- Haleek Maul discography at Discogs
