Haleek Maul

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] He is a founding member of the collective called On the Tanz.[5] He has collaborated with the likes of Deniro Farrar,[6] Shady Blaze,[6] Hot Sugar,[7] and Saul Williams.[8] Noisey has described him as "the new hustler of horrorcore".[9]

Haleek Maul
Background information
Birth nameMailk Hall
Also known asKidgns
Born1996 (age 23–24)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
OriginBarbados
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)
Years active2011–present
Labels
Associated acts
  • Supreme Cuts
  • On the Tanz
Websitehaleekmaul.bandcamp.com

Early life

Haleek Maul was born Malik Hall[4] in Brooklyn, New York.[10] He grew up in Barbados.[11]

Career

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

He released a mixtape, Prince Midas, in 2015,[17] an EP, In Permanence, in 2018,[18] and his debut solo studio album, Errol, in 2020.[19]

Discography

Studio albums

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

EPs
  • Oxyconteen (2012)
  • In Permanence (2018)

Singles
  • "Ceiling Fan" (2019)
  • "Halo" (2019)
  • "Abyss" (2019)
  • "Lucid" (2019)
  • "Get2high" (2020)

Guest appearances
  • Deniro Farrar and Shady Blaze - "Cold Blood" from Kill or Be Killed (2012)
  • Hot Sugar - "I Don't Wanna B Judged" from Midi Murder (2012)
  • Mishka & Rad Reef - "Hyperbolic Chamber Music II" (2013)
  • Ryan Hemsworth - "Day/Night/Sleep System" from Guilt Trips (2013)
  • Le1f - "Tha Whip" from Fly Zone (2013)
  • Black Noise x BK Beats - "RIP" from Nonbelievers (2014)
  • P. Morris - "Hot Life / Blood King" from Low (2016)
  • Saul Williams - "All Coltrane Solos at Once" from Martyr Loser King (2016)
  • Chino Amobi - "Eigengrau (Children of Hell II)" from Paradiso (2017)
  • Dasychira - "Scalaris" from Haptics (2018)

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. Albert, Andriana (March 29, 2014). "Introducing Haleek Maul's Collective: On The Tanz". Mass Appeal. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  6. Meara, Paul (August 8, 2012). "Listen: Deniro Farrar & Shady Blaze f/ Haleek Maul "Cold Blood"". Complex. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  7. Goble, Corban (November 27, 2012). "Hot Sugar – "I Don't Wanna B Judged" (Feat. Haleek Maul) Video". Stereogum. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  8. Hahn, Bryan (January 29, 2015). "Listen To Saul Williams' "All Coltrane Solos at Once" Ft. Haleek Maul". The Source. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  9. Martin, Clive (May 11, 2012). "15-Year-Old Rapper Haleek Maul Is The New Hustler Of Horrorcore". Noisey. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  10. Zeichner, Naomi (July 19, 2012). "Supreme Cuts and Haleek Maul f. Deniro Farrar, "The Dummy" MP3". The Fader. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  11. Cooper, Duncan (May 29, 2012). "Interview: Haleek Maul". The Fader. 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. Weiss, Sam (August 29, 2012). "Mixtape: Supreme Cuts & Haleek Maul "Chrome Lips"". Complex. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
  16. "Top 10 Mixtapes Of The Year". Clash. December 31, 2012. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
  17. Claymore, Gabriela Tully (November 19, 2015). "Stream Haleek Maul Prince Midas Mixtape". Stereogum. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
  18. Renshaw, David (April 13, 2018). "Haleek Maul returns with new song "Blessai"". The Fader. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
  19. Rodriguez, Krystal (November 13, 2019). "Haleek Maul announces debut album, Errol". Fact. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
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