Jamal (rapper) facts for kids
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Jamal
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| Birth name | Jamal Phillips |
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| Born | April 26, 1979 |
| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 1992–present |
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Jamal Phillips (born on April 26, 1979) is an American rapper and music producer. He is known by his stage name Jamal, and he used to be called Mally G.
Jamal started his music journey in the early 1990s. He was part of a rap duo called Illegal. This group was created by a music producer named Dallas Austin. Today, Jamal is also a member of the music group Def Squad.
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Jamal's Music Journey
Early Career with Illegal
Jamal began making music as part of the duo Illegal. They released their first album, The Untold Truth, in 1993. This album helped them become known in the hip hop world.
Solo Music and Albums
After his work with Illegal, Jamal started releasing music on his own. His first solo album was called Last Chance, No Breaks. It came out in 1995. This album featured popular songs like "Fades Em All" and "Keep It Real". These songs helped show his unique style as a rapper.
Working with Other Artists
Throughout his career, Jamal has also worked with many other musicians. He has been featured on songs by artists like Keith Murray, Busta Rhymes, and Redman. These collaborations show how much other artists respect his talent. He continues to be active in the music scene.
External Links
- Mally G entry at Discogs
- Jamal entry at Discogs
- [1] Malik M.D's CD featuring Jamal at CD Baby
- [2] under the Mally G moniker
