From Hip Hop Church to 140 Million Streams: Steven Malcolm’s Rise
Steven Malcolm shows how he went from grinding after work in a Grand Rapids hip hop church to signing with Curb Records, earning 140M+ streams, and building a career without losing sight of the business.
He breaks down the lessons he learned the hard way about artist contracts, publishing, SoundExchange, and why hiring your own attorney can change everything. If you’re an artist, songwriter, or creative trying to turn talent into a real career, this conversation gives you the playbook and the warning labels.
Steven also shares how The Edge, his youth-driven "hip hop church," shaped his…
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