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Steven Malcolm takes Outside into the October CHH rotation

Grand Rapids remains active in national Christian hip-hop.

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Meet the artist

Photograph of Steven MalcolmGrand Rapids, MI

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Reporting sources and photo credits

Photography credits

  • Steven Malcolm: Apple Music official artist photograph

Reporting & music sources

“Outside” appears in Rapzilla’s October 16 report and on Steven Malcolm’s Apple Music release page. His official bio documents a career mixing rap, faith and reggae textures.

The Michigan scene deserves its own Midwest coverage rather than appearing only in national genre roundups. Credits and artist interviews can connect a release to its hometown.

GRAND RAPIDS IN THE MIX — Steven Malcolm is often discussed across rap, melodic pop and reggae-influenced music. His 2026 “Outside” listing gives the Midwest desk a current release to discuss alongside his own account of growing up and making music. It is a better fit for the regional feature than assuming all faith rap is based in Atlanta.

SONG-FIRST COVERAGE — The best follow-up is to hear the actual track and check its credits before drawing conclusions about its production. Lux Amplify can use the story to connect listeners with new music while keeping reporting and interpretation clearly separate.

Photography and source credits
  • Steven Malcolm — artist-photo: Apple Music official artist photograph

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