Steven Malcolm

Steven Malcolm
Born
Steven Malcolm

(1991-01-29) January 29, 1991 (age 33)
Grand Rapids, MI
NationalityAmerican
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
Years active2010–present
SpouseTeaira Malcolm
ChildrenZyair Malcom
Musical career
Genres
Instrument
  • Vocals
Labels
Websitestevenmalcolm.com

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

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
US
Christ.
[6] 		US
Heat.
[7]
Steven Malcolm
  • Released: February 17, 2017 (February 17, 2017)
  • Label: 4 Against 5
  • Format: CD, digital download
 34 14
The Second City[8]
  • Released: January 25, 2019 (January 25, 2019)
  • Label: 4 Against 5
  • Format: CD, digital download
 —[A] —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Extended plays

Title Album details
The Second City (Part 1)
  • Released: 2018 (2018)
  • Label: 4 Against 5
  • Format: Digital download
The Second City (Part 2)
  • Released: 2018 (2018)
  • Label: 4 Against 5
  • Format: Digital download
All Is True
  • Released: July 23, 2021 (July 23, 2021)
  • Label: 4 Against 5
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Album
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 "Even Louder"
(featuring Natalie Grant)* 		19 28 Non-album singles
"Summertime"
(featuring Jay-Way) 		— —
2020 "Fuego (Remix)"
(featuring Shaggy)[12] 		— —
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

GMA Dove Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
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

  1. ^ "The Second City" did not enter the Top Christian Albums, but peaked at No. 34 on the Christian Album Sales chart.[9]

References

  1. ^ "ABOUT". www.stevenmalcolm.com. July 14, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  2. ^ "God's fresh air slapped rapper Steven Malcolm in the face". www.godreports.com. December 20, 2018. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  3. ^ "Curb/Steve Malcolm". www.curb.com. July 14, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  4. ^ "Artist Biography by Marcy Donelson". www.allmusic.com. July 14, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  5. ^ "Steven Malcolm and Bride Teaira Married in Grand Rapids Over the Weekend". www.gospelmusic.org/. August 28, 2018. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  6. ^ "Steven Malcolm Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. July 14, 2019. Archived from the original on July 14, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  7. ^ "Steven Malcolm Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. July 14, 2019. Archived from the original on July 15, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  8. ^ "Steven Malcolm Drops New Album 'The Second City'". www.thechristianbeat.org. January 26, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  9. ^ "Steven Malcolm Chart History (Christian Album Sales)". Billboard. July 14, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2019.[dead link‍]
  10. ^ "Steven Malcolm Chart History (Christian Hot AC/CHR)". Billboard. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
  11. ^ "Steven Malcolm Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 14, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  12. ^ "Fuego (Remix) - Single by Steven Malcolm & Shaggy" – via music.apple.com.
  13. ^ "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
  14. ^ "Coverage of the 2019 50th Annual Dove Awards - 2019 Dove Award Nominees and Winners!". www.doveawards.com. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
  15. ^ Grein, Paul (August 11, 2021). "2021 GMA Dove Award Nominees: Full List | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  16. ^ Longs, Herb (August 10, 2022). "Watch: Nominations For 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 9, 2022.