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Mali Music
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| Birth name | Kortney Jamaal Pollard |
| Also known as | Jamaal Pollard |
| Born | January 12, 1988 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Origin | Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | Gospel, R&B, hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, guitar |
| Years active | 2007–present |
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Kortney Jamaal Pollard (born January 12, 1988), known professionally as Mali Music, is an American singer, songwriter, and music producer. He grew up in Savannah, Georgia. His first two albums, The Coming (2008) and The 2econd Coming (2009), were released by himself and were very popular.
In 2011, Mali Music became the first inspirational artist to be part of BET's "Music Matters" series. This show helps new artists get noticed. The next year, he signed with RCA Records. He then released his first major song, "Beautiful." This led to his third album, Mali Is... (2014). This album was so good it was nominated for a Grammy Award!
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Mali Music's Journey
Mali Music, whose real name is Kortney Jamaal Pollard, was born in Phoenix, Arizona. He started playing the piano when he was just 5 years old. By age 11, he was already active in his church's music programs.
Early Music Releases
Mali Music released his album The 2econd Coming on October 20, 2009. Later, Ready Aim & Beautiful came out on February 26, 2013. His album Mali Is... was released on June 17, 2014. These albums helped him become well-known.
Popular Albums
Mali Music has released several studio albums. Some of his main albums include:
- The Coming (2008)
- The 2econd Coming (2009)
- Mali Is... (2014)
- The Transition of Mali (2017)
- The Book of Mali (2020)
His album Mali Is... reached number 2 on the US R&B charts. The Transition of Mali also did well, reaching number 14 on the US R&B charts.
Awards and Recognitions
Mali Music has won and been nominated for several important music awards.
Major Wins
- In 2013, he won a GMA Dove Awards for "Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year" for his song "Tell the World" with Lecrae.
- In 2021, he won a Grammy Award for "Best Gospel Performance/Song" for "Movin' On" with Jonathan McReynolds.
Grammy Nominations
Mali Music has been nominated for Grammy Awards multiple times:
- In 2015, his album Mali Is... was nominated for "Best Urban Contemporary Album."
- Also in 2015, his song "I Believe" was nominated for "Best Gospel Performance/Song."
- In 2018, his song "Still" was nominated for "Best Traditional R&B Performance."
Other Nominations
- In 2015, he was nominated for a BET Award for "Best Gospel Artist."
- In 2018, his song "Gonna Be Alright" was nominated for "Outstanding Song, Contemporary" at the NAACP Image Awards.
