# Steven Malcolm

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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](/source/Spotify)'s New Music Friday, been used by the [NBA](/source/NBA) on [ESPN](/source/ESPN), and on [VH1](/source/VH1)'s *[Black Ink Crew](/source/Black_Ink_Crew)*.[1]

## Early life

He grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan; Tampa, Florida; and Grand Rapids, Michigan.[2] When Malcom was nine years old, his father was deported to Jamaica, and he was raised by his mother.[3]

## 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](/source/Rapzilla)'s Freshmen of 2016 list. After he signed with [Word Entertainment](/source/Word_Entertainment)[4] 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](/source/Andy_Mineo) and [Hollyn](/source/Hollyn). His label debut, Steven Malcolm, was released that February and registered on Billboard's [Top Christian Albums chart](/source/List_of_number-one_Billboard_Christian_Albums). Malcolm performed at that year's [GMA Dove Awards](/source/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.[5]

## 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.[6]

## Discography

### Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions US Christ. [7] US Heat. [8] Steven Malcolm Released: February 17, 2017 Label: 4 Against 5 Format: CD, digital download 34 14 The Second City[9] Released: January 25, 2019 Label: 4 Against 5 Format: CD, digital download —[A] — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

### Extended plays

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

### Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Album US Christ. Airplay [10] US Christ AC [11] US Pop [12] 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) 37 22 — The Second City 2019 "Even Louder" (featuring Natalie Grant)* 28 19 — Non-album singles "Summertime" (featuring Jay-Way) — — — 2020 "Fuego (Remix)" (featuring Shaggy)[13] — — — 2021 "Glory on Me" (featuring Taylor Hill and Childish Major) — — — All Is True 2025 "Yes" (with KB and For King & Country) — — 33 Non-album single "—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

*The original version of "Even Louder" features [Leeland](/source/Leeland_(band)), and appears on *The Second City*.

## Awards

### GMA Dove Awards

!Ref. |- |rowspan="3"| [2017](/source/Dove_Awards_of_2017) | Steven Malcolm | New Artist of the Year | | rowspan="3"|[14] |- | *Steven Malcolm* | Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year | |- | "Party in the Hills" | Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year | |- |rowspan="2"| [2019](/source/50th_GMA_Dove_Awards) | *The Second City* | Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year | | rowspan="2"|[15] |- | "Even Louder" (featuring [Natalie Grant](/source/Natalie_Grant)) | Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year | |- | [2021](/source/Dove_Awards_of_2021) | "Glory on Me" (featuring Childish Major and Taylor Hill) | Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year | | [16] |- | [2022](/source/53rd_GMA_Dove_Awards) | "Ain't Playin'" (with [Social Club Misfits](/source/Social_Club_Misfits)) | Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year | | [17] |}

## Notes

1. "The Second City" did not enter the [Top Christian Albums](/source/Top_Christian_Albums), but peaked at No. 34 on the Christian Album Sales chart.[18]

## References

1. ["About"](https://stevenmalcolm.com/pages/about). *www.stevenmalcolm.com*. July 14, 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2019.

1. ["God's fresh air slapped rapper Steven Malcolm in the face"](http://godreports.com/2018/12/gods-fresh-air-slapped-rapper-steven-malcolm-in-the-face/). *www.godreports.com*. December 20, 2018. Retrieved 13 July 2019.

1. St. Cyr, Sylvia (14 July 2025). ["God's 'Yes' echoes in new collab from Steven Malcolm, for King & Country, and KB"](https://www.chvnradio.com/articles/gods-yes-echoes-in-new-collab-from-steven-malcolm-for-king--country-and-kb-). *CHVN Radio*. Retrieved 29 August 2025.

1. ["Curb/Steve Malcolm"](https://www.curb.com/2018/12/steve-malcolm/). *www.curb.com*. July 14, 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2019.

1. ["Artist Biography by Marcy Donelson"](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/steven-malcolm-mn0003336817/biography). *www.allmusic.com*. 14 July 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2019.

1. ["Steven Malcolm and Bride Teaira Married in Grand Rapids Over the Weekend"](http://www.gospelmusic.org/steven-malcolm-and-bride-teaira-married-in-grand-rapids-over-the-weekend/). *www.gospelmusic.org/*. August 28, 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2019.

1. ["Steven Malcolm Chart History (Christian Albums)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190714225310/https://www.billboard.com/music/steven-malcolm/chart-history/christian-albums). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. July 14, 2019. Archived from [the original](https://www.billboard.com/music/steven-malcolm/chart-history/christian-albums) on July 14, 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2019.

1. ["Steven Malcolm Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190715000936/https://www.billboard.com/music/steven-malcolm/chart-history/heatseekers-albums). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. July 14, 2019. Archived from [the original](https://www.billboard.com/music/steven-malcolm/chart-history/heatseekers-albums) on July 15, 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2019.

1. ["Steven Malcolm Drops New Album 'The Second City'"](https://www.thechristianbeat.org/index.php/news-2/5641-steven-malcolm-drops-new-album-the-second-city). *www.thechristianbeat.org*. January 26, 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2019.

1. ["Steven Malcolm Chart History (Christian Airplay)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20190714230822/https://www.billboard.com/music/steven-malcolm/chart-history/christian-airplay). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Archived from [the original](https://www.billboard.com/music/steven-malcolm/chart-history/christian-airplay) on July 14, 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2019.

1. [[https://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f](https://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f)[0]=ts_chart_artistname%3ASteven%20Malcolm&f[1]=ss_chart_search_title%3A%2AParty%20In%20The%20Hills%2A&f[2]=itm_field_chart_id%3A-&f[3]=ss_bb_type%3Achart_item&type=1&artist=Steven%20Malcolm&title=Party%20In%20The%20Hills "Steven Malcolm Chart History (Christian Hot AC/CHR)"]. *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved 17 July 2019.

1. ["Pop Airplay: Week of January 31, 2026"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/pop-songs/2026-01-31/). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved 28 January 2026.

1. ["Fuego (Remix) - Single by Steven Malcolm & Shaggy"](https://music.apple.com/us/album/fuego-remix-single/1518876171). – via music.apple.com.

1. ["Coverage of the 2017 48rd Annual Dove Awards - 2017 Dove Award Nominees and Winners!"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160124055919/http://www.newreleasetoday.com/2012-43rd-Annual-Dove-Award-Coverage.php). www.doveawards.com. Archived from [the original](http://www.newreleasetoday.com/2012-43rd-Annual-Dove-Award-Coverage.php) on January 24, 2016. Retrieved September 24, 2017. [Alt URL](https://doveawards.com/48th-annual-gma-dove-awards-nominees-announced-today/)

1. ["Coverage of the 2019 50th Annual Dove Awards - 2019 Dove Award Nominees and Winners!"](https://doveawards.com/awards/2019-nominees/). www.doveawards.com. Retrieved October 17, 2017.

1. Grein, Paul (August 11, 2021). ["2021 GMA Dove Award Nominees: Full List | Billboard"](https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/9613134/2021-gma-dove-awards-nominations). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. Retrieved August 13, 2021.

1. Longs, Herb (August 10, 2022). ["Watch: Nominations For 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards Announced - TCB"](https://www.thechristianbeat.org/watch-nominations-for-53rd-annual-gma-dove-awards-announced/). *The Christian Beat*. Retrieved October 9, 2022.

1. ["Steven Malcolm Chart History (Christian Album Sales)"](https://www.billboard.com/music/steven-malcolm/chart-history/ILS). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. July 14, 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2019.[dead link]

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