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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]

Steven Malcolm
Born	Steven Malcolm (1991-01-29) January 29, 1991 (age 31) Grand Rapids MI
Nationality	American
Occupation	Singer songwriter rapper
Years active	2010–present
Spouse	Teaira Malcolm
Children	Zyair Malcom
Musical career
Genres	Contemporary Christian music Christian hip hop gospel hip hop reggae worship
Instrument(s)	Vocals
Labels	Word Entertainment 4 Against 5
Website	stevenmalcolm.com
Musical artist

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	—[upper-alpha 1]	—
"—" 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	"Ever 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	Category	Nominee / Work	Result	Ref.
2017	New Artist of the Year	Himself	Nominated	[13]
	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	[14]
	Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year	"Even Louder" (featuring Natalie Grant)	Nominated
2021		"Glory on Me" (featuring Childish Major and Taylor Hill)	Nominated	[15]

Notes

References

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