Haleek Maul

Haleek Maul
Background information
Birth name Mailk Hall
Also known as Kidgns
Born 1996 (age 21–22)
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Origin Barbados
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper, record producer
Years active 2011–present
Labels Merok Records, Mishka, Lex Records
Associated acts Supreme Cuts, On the Tanz

Malik Hall[1] (born in 1996[2]), better known by his stage names Haleek Maul and Kidgns (pronounced "Kid Genius"),[3] is an American rapper and record producer.[4] Born in Brooklyn, New York,[5] he grew up in Barbados.[6] He is a founding member of the collective called On the Tanz.[7] He has collaborated with the likes of Deniro Farrar,[8] Shady Blaze,[8] Hot Sugar,[9] and Saul Williams.[10] Noisey has described him as "the new hustler of horrorcore".[11]

Career

In 2012, Haleek Maul released his debut EP, Oxyconteen.[12] Spin listed it as the "Rap Release of the Week",[13] while Fact placed it at number 48 on its list of the "50 Best Albums of 2012".[14] In that year, he also released a collaborative album with Chicago production duo Supreme Cuts, titled Chrome Lips.[15] Clash listed it as one of the "Top 10 Mixtapes of the Year".[16]

In 2015, Haleek Maul released a 12-track album, Prince Midas.[17] In 2018, he released an EP, In Permanence, on Lex Records.[18]

Discography

Albums

  • Chrome Lips (2012) (with Supreme Cuts)
  • Prince Midas (2015)

EPs

  • Oxyconteen (2012)
  • In Permanence (2018)

Guest appearances

References

  1. ↑ Kearse, Stephen (September 5, 2012). "Exclusive Interview: Haleek Maul". Respect. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  2. ↑ Lea, Tom (June 18, 2012). "New talent: meet 16 year old rap prodigy Haleek Maul, and stream his debut EP Oxyconteen". Fact. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  3. ↑ Martins, Chris (August 29, 2012). "Behind Supreme Cuts and Haleek Maul's Nightmarish 'Chrome Lips' Mixtape". Spin. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  4. ↑ Kelly, Chris (October 21, 2015). ""I'm doing what I do best": 19-year-old rap prodigy Haleek Maul returns with Prince Midas". Fact. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
  5. ↑ Zeichner, Naomi (July 19, 2012). "Supreme Cuts and Haleek Maul f. Deniro Farrar, "The Dummy" MP3". The Fader. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  6. ↑ Cooper, Duncan (May 29, 2012). "Interview: Haleek Maul". The Fader. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  7. ↑ Albert, Andriana (March 29, 2014). "Introducing Haleek Maul's Collective: On The Tanz". Mass Appeal. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  8. 1 2 Meara, Paul (August 8, 2012). "Listen: Deniro Farrar & Shady Blaze f/ Haleek Maul "Cold Blood"". Complex. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  9. ↑ Goble, Corban (November 27, 2012). "Hot Sugar – "I Don't Wanna B Judged" (Feat. Haleek Maul) Video". Stereogum. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  10. ↑ Hahn, Bryan (January 29, 2015). "Listen To Saul Williams' "All Coltrane Solos at Once" Ft. Haleek Maul". The Source. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  11. ↑ Martin, Clive (May 11, 2012). "15-Year-Old Rapper Haleek Maul Is The New Hustler Of Horrorcore". Noisey. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  12. ↑ Cooper, Duncan (June 19, 2012). "Download Haleek Maul's Oxyconteen EP". The Fader. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  13. ↑ Soderberg, Brandon (June 26, 2012). "Rap Release of the Week: Haleek Maul's 'Oxyconteen'". Spin. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  14. ↑ "The 50 Best Albums of 2012 - 48. Haleek Maul: Oxyconteen (Merok)". Fact. December 3, 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  15. ↑ Capell, Frances (August 28, 2012). "Download Supreme Cuts and Haleek Maul's Album Chrome Lips". The Fader. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  16. ↑ "Top 10 Mixtapes Of The Year". Clash. December 31, 2012. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
  17. ↑ Gallegos, Luna Olavarría (August 12, 2016). "Haleek Maul Wrestles With His Extremes In The Video For "Return"". The Fader. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
  18. ↑ Renshaw, David (April 13, 2018). "Haleek Maul returns with new song "Blessai"". The Fader. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
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