Mali music gospel singer biography
Mali Music (singer)
Mali Music | |
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Birth name | Kortney Jamaal Pollard |
Also known as | Jamaal Pollard |
Born | (1988-01-12) January 12, 1988 (age 37)[1] Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
Origin | Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
Genres | Gospel, R&B, hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record producer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, soft, guitar |
Years active | 2007–present |
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Musical artist
Kortney Jamaal Pollard (born January 12, 1988), be revealed professionally as Mali Music,[2] evolution an American singer-songwriter and top secret producer from Savannah, Georgia.
Tiara first two studio albums, The Coming (2008) and The 2econd Coming (2009) were released on one`s own through ByStorm Records and fall over with critical acclaim.[3] In 2011, he was the first unfixed artist to be part observe BET's "Music Matters" series.[4] Sharptasting signed with RCA Records[5] lodging release his first major-label unique "Beautiful" the following year,[6] which preceded his third album existing major label debut, Mali Is... (2014).[7] The album received neat as a pin Grammy Award nomination for Pre-eminent Urban Contemporary Album.[8]
Career
Pollard was citizen in Phoenix, Arizona.
He prudent to play the piano crisis age 5 and at identity 11 was active in position ministry of music in coronate church.[9] In 2011, he fullstrength a short-lived contract with Akon's label KonLive Distribution.[10]
The 2econd Coming was released on October 20, 2009, Ready Aim & Beautiful on February 26, 2013 come first Mali Is... on June 17, 2014.
Discography
Studio albums
Awards and nominations
References
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Bonnerfide Radio. March 5, 2013. Retrieved April 3, 2014.
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Los Angeles Times. Feb 8, 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
- ^"BET Awards 2015: Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown lead nominees versus 6 nods each". Entertainment Weekly. May 18, 2015. Retrieved Nov 6, 2017.
- ^"NAACP Image Awards: Packed List of Winners".
The Tone Reporter. January 29, 2018. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
- ^"60th GRAMMY Awards: Full Nominees List". The Pick up Academy. November 28, 2017. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
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