Some Mad Scientist in Montreal decided Canada needed a new urban talent so he mixed Emimens intensity with Kanye West creativy in Ludacris's kitchen while LL Cool J was playing in the background. The combination of all these elements ultimately produced......... MALICIOUS
In stores now is the debut album from Montreal hip hop royalty Malicious (a.k.a Mr. Malish). The release “Music Starts With M”, is a prodigious attempt by the unassuming rapper (of Barbadian descent), to not only put Quebec’s burgeoning English rap scene on the map, but to also put the fun & diversity back into “the game”.
A one time “undisputed freestyle king of Montreal” (who was battling against icons such as Jeru The Damaja by the age of fifteen) comes full circle with this epic release. He has been described as having “a pride in wordology, a talent in verses” The Run-Off Groove 185 The talented mc/producer runs the gamut with a mix of street fuelled gems for the heads, along with club & radio bangers, so much so that in a recent Chart Magazine review, Malicious was said to have “a maturity, you rarely see in hip hop nowadays”
Having written and produced most of the album, Mr Malish, a member of the legendary “Offsides” outfit, really brings it with tracks like Breakfast (the latest video which has received heavy rotation on Vibe & medium on Much), Yuk, Hip Hop, Gameday, Reign, Walk Alone & Take Me Home. The first two singles Heavy M-T-L ( video featured in the CBC documentary “China’s Sexual Revolution”, also a Top 5 video on Much Music’s “Rap City”) & Heatwave are also featured on the 18 track set.
Additional production comes from Team Canada, Franky Fat Sak, H2O & City Parks
Being on the “grind” is nothing new for Malicious, who previously had a single release in the US the joint “Take Off” which was well received in major urban centres such as New York, Detroit and Chicago. As a member of “Offsides” he produced their first single “2def” which received heavy video rotation on Much Music, MTV Canada (Top Ten Most requested) and MTV Asia as well as touring extensively with the group.
Malish, lists his cousin, the infamous R-Kade and Prince as his two major inspirations and is presently working on new material of his own, as well as producing tracks for the upcoming Grand Theft release and upcoming projects in the USA & Europe.
Check out the new DJ IV (Classified) mixtape hosted by Malicious
“Montreal hip hop has arrived and its name is Malicious! Turn It Up!” - CONTACT
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Malicious on MY SPACE (over 270,000 views & counting): www.myspace.com/mrmalish
Malicious WEBSITE: www.mrmalish.com
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Mixtape Out Now::
Control the Wind 2; Brainstorming the 2nd Wind
Mixed by Team Canada
Download here:
http://www.odoublef.com/ControlTheWind2MixTape.zip
I remember you on Musique Plus Hip Hop Freestyle (the best freestyle show Ive seen) and I remember you when you were just unknown and now you're at the MMVA. I wanted to tell you that I am FUCKING proud of you and I really wish you become the dope rapper that you are and that you make it far in this buisness. You represent us and we have your back.
Malish, Just blessin another work-of-art. I missed u at the MMVA last Sunday. It's been soooo long since our last chat. YOU've been busy! lol Drop by and say hello...better yet...pay our Roc Da Mic session a guest visit and let dem rookies know how it's done!
Hey how you doing? Just passing by to leave sum luv and support on your page. Hope everything is blessed with you and yours. Have a fantastic weekend and keep shining.
waz good... i hope all is well...just stoppin by, to drop sum luv and see whatz up...check out my work and leave me a comment from time to time...stay safe..be blessed....
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