Steven Malcolm makes faith-driven hip-hop that’s as unique as his multicultural background. His sound is rooted in rap’s rhythmic delivery, pop’s modern melodies, and God’s Word—brought together by an artist whose music has earned eight Dove Award nominations and more than 151 million global streams.

In 2025, Malcolm released “YES,” a powerful collaboration with GRAMMY Award-winning duo for KING & COUNTRY and KB. The anthem of grace, surrender, and redemption was born from deep places of pain, shame, and guilt—the moments when we feel most unworthy and distant from God. Through “YES,” Malcolm reminded listeners that divine grace never wavers, even when we do, and that God’s response is always love, always mercy, always YES.

Since then, Malcolm has continued releasing new music, including “Spatula” with Futuristic, “Lean On You” with Adia, “Safe & Sound” with Carly Ann Taylor, and more—each track further showcasing his ability to blend bold hip-hop energy, heartfelt faith, and genre-crossing collaboration.

Now, Malcolm turns the page to his next release, “Holy Water,” featuring Soul-Rebel Marley. The new single continues his mission of creating music that carries both spiritual depth and global rhythm, pointing listeners toward renewal, hope, and the life-changing power of faith.

The release follows a strong season for Malcolm, including his acclaimed album BOATS, which dropped anchor on February 23, 2024. An acronym for “Based On A Truth Story,” BOATS transports listeners to a utopia of Malcolm’s own creation. Set on an introspective island where the truth of God’s Word meets our humanity, the concept record explores stories of brokenness and redemption that have shaped the hip-hop leader’s own journey. The imaginative 16-track collection features the spiritual workout “Cardio,” the pulsating wilderness playbook “40,” and the autobiographical “Nothing Into Something.”

Malcolm’s messages of hope and redemption come from personal experience. Raised in western Michigan and coastal Florida, he grew up searching for stability. His father, a native Jamaican who had emigrated from Montego Bay, was deported back to the Caribbean when Steven was just 9 years old and later passed away before the two could reunite. Steven’s mother struggled as a single parent and eventually left town, leaving her son to fend for himself as a young college student. His life lacked a clear direction until he accepted a friend’s invitation to attend a local church service that incorporated hip-hop, dance, and worship.

Today, Malcolm continues to stand as one of Christian hip-hop’s most distinct and dynamic voices, blending bold lyricism, global influences, and unshakable faith into music that points listeners toward hope.