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 record producer. He is known by his stage name Jamal, and sometimes by his earlier name, Mally G. He started his music journey in the early 1990s as part of a rap duo called Illegal. This group was created by Dallas Austin. Today, Jamal is a member of the music group Def Squad.
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Jamal's Music Journey
Jamal Phillips began his career in music when he was young. He became known as Jamal, which is a single name he uses professionally. He also used the name Mally G earlier in his career.
Starting with Illegal
In the early 1990s, Jamal joined a rap group called Illegal. He was one half of this duo. The group was formed by a well-known music producer named Dallas Austin. Together, Illegal released their first album, The Untold Truth, in 1993. This album helped them become known in the hip hop world.
Solo Career and Def Squad
After his time with Illegal, Jamal started working on his own music. He released his first solo album, Last Chance, No Breaks, in 1995. This album featured popular songs like "Fades Em All" and "Keep It Real". These songs helped him gain more fans.
Later, Jamal became a member of a group called Def Squad. This group includes other talented rappers and artists. Being part of Def Squad means Jamal continues to make music and perform with other musicians. He has been active in the music industry since 1992 and continues to create hip hop music.
Music Releases
Jamal has released several music projects throughout his career, both as a solo artist and with groups.
Albums
Jamal released his first solo album, Last Chance, No Breaks, in 1995. Before that, he was part of the duo Illegal, and they released the album The Untold Truth in 1993. These albums helped show his talent as a rapper and producer.
Singles
Jamal has also released several popular songs, known as singles. Some of his well-known singles include "Fades Em All" from 1995 and "Keep It Real" from 1996. These songs were featured on his solo album, Last Chance, No Breaks.
