Yung Mal

Yung Mal is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. [1]

Yung Mal
Birth nameJamal Micheal Braud
Also known asYung Mal
Born (1999-08-06) August 6, 1999
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • rapper
  • songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2016–present
Labels1017 Records
Associated acts

Early life

Mal was born in New Orleans and later moved to East Atlanta, Georgia. He began his music career writing bars to popular beats, before he was persuaded to create his own craft by friends. Mal was recording his own tracks casually from the age of 13 before he took music seriously in the late 2010s, then after his 2016 single, "Str8 Out Da Pot," he found underground success online. Mal Teamed up with his close friend Lil Quill and the duo started their professional career by releasing debut mixtapes Blessed Lil Bastards and Blessed Lil Bastards 2 in April and May of 2017. And they both caught Gucci Mane's attention with their EP titled Kids of the 6.[2]

Career

In 2016, Mal released a single titled "Str8 Out Da Pot" which brought him to the limelight. [3]

In 2017, Mal was signed to Gucci Mane, the same year he and Lil Quil released their third mixtape titled Came from Zero and an EP titled Kids of the 6. [4]

In December 2018, Mal together with Lil Quil released their fourth mixtape titled Lil Bastards 3, produced mainly by Gudda Tay. [5]

In August 2019, He released his debut album titled Iceburg, and collaborated with top artists like Gunna, Pi'erre Bourne, and Gucci Mane. [6]

In 2020, Mal released another project titled 6 Rings, where he features Lil Quil, Lil Keed, Lil Gotit, and Doe Boy. Also working along with Baltimore producer Pyrex Whippa. Same year he released an EP titled Iceberg Sosa. [7]

Discography

EP’s
  • Kids of the 6 (2016)
  • Iceberg Sosa (2020)

Albums
  • Iceburg (2019)
  • 6 Rings (2020)

References
  1. "YUNG MAL'S PITCH FOR 2020 XXL FRESHMAN". Xxl Mag. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  2. "Artist Biography by David Crone". All Music. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  3. "Yung Mal Features Some Serious Atlanta Talent on New '6 RINGS' Project". HypeBeast. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  4. "Stunna 4 Vegas Links Up With Atlanta's Yung Mal For "#'s Remix"". Respect Mag. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  5. "Yung Mal, Lil Keed & Lil Gotit Showcase Atlanta Freshman Class On "Shut Up"". Hotnewhiphop. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  6. "YUNG MAL BURNS UP NYC IN 'COCAINE FREESTYLE' VIDEO". Hiphopdx. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  7. "Yung Mal Enlists Gucci Mane, Gunna & More For Solo Debut Project "Iceburg"". Hotnewhiphop. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
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