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| birth_place = [[Massillon, Ohio]], US |
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*[[Currensy]] |
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*[[Gunplay (rapper)|Gunplay]] |
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'''Kyle Alfonso Myricks''' (born October 30, 1982), better known by his [[stage name]] '''Stalley''', is an American [[Rapping|rapper]] from [[Massillon, Ohio]]. |
'''Kyle Alfonso Myricks''' (born October 30, 1982), better known by his [[stage name]] '''Stalley''', is an American [[Rapping|rapper]] from [[Massillon, Ohio]]. |
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== Music career == |
== Music career == |
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In 2008, Stalley made his mixtape debut, |
In 2008, Stalley made his mixtape debut, ''Goin Ape'', with [[Terry Urban]]. In 2009, he followed with the release of the new mixtape, titled ''MadStalley: The Autobiography'', and a newfound reputation as a force on stage.<ref name="complex1">{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/03/interview-stalley-mixtape-maybach-music-group-self-made-vol-2 |title=Interview: Stalley Talks New Mixtape, His Maybach Music Group Crew, and Self Made Vol. 2 |publisher=Complex |date=2012-03-29 |access-date=2013-07-06}}</ref> Stalley attended the 2010 Iron Mic Competition in [[Beijing]] as the featured MC.<ref name="complex1"/> |
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=== 2011–2017: Maybach Music Group=== |
=== 2011–2017: Maybach Music Group=== |
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After Stalley signed a deal to [[Rick Ross]]' [[Maybach Music Group]] (MMG) label. Stalley has worked with producers [[Ski Beatz]] on the tracks, including "Address", "S.T.A.L.L.E.Y.", "Do It Big", and "Harsh Ave". Artist, named Rashad Thomas, was featured on album ''Lincoln Way Nights'' and a recording artist, named [[J. Rawls]] would be featured on the track "Babblin".<ref name="complex2">{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2011/04/maybach-music-group-signs-stalley |title=Rick Ross Signs Stalley To Maybach Music Group |publisher=Complex |date=2011-04-19 | |
After Stalley signed a deal to [[Rick Ross]]' [[Maybach Music Group]] (MMG) label. Stalley has worked with producers [[Ski Beatz]] on the tracks, including "Address", "S.T.A.L.L.E.Y.", "Do It Big", and "Harsh Ave". Artist, named Rashad Thomas, was featured on album ''Lincoln Way Nights'' and a recording artist, named [[J. Rawls]] would be featured on the track "Babblin".<ref name="complex2">{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2011/04/maybach-music-group-signs-stalley |title=Rick Ross Signs Stalley To Maybach Music Group |publisher=Complex |date=2011-04-19 |access-date=2013-07-06}}</ref> |
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Stalley was featured on [[Curren$y]]'s Universal/Def Jam album ''[[Pilot Talk]]'' on the track "Address" (released in June 2010), as well as he featured on Ski Beatz's Universal/Def Jam projects– including ''[[24 Hour Karate School]]'' and ''24 Hour Karate School, Pt. 2''.<ref name="complex2"/> In February 2011, Stalley completed a sports-themed music project, commissioned by [[ESPN]], for future use in television and online programming.<ref>{{cite web|url= |
Stalley was featured on [[Curren$y]]'s Universal/Def Jam album ''[[Pilot Talk]]'' on the track "Address" (released in June 2010), as well as he featured on Ski Beatz's Universal/Def Jam projects– including ''[[24 Hour Karate School]]'' and ''24 Hour Karate School, Pt. 2''.<ref name="complex2"/> In February 2011, Stalley completed a sports-themed music project, commissioned by [[ESPN]], for future use in television and online programming.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/espn/thelife/music/news/story?id=6085690 |title=Stalley charts own course after basketball - ESPN |publisher=[[ESPN]] |date=2011-03-10 |access-date=2013-07-06}}</ref> Stalley's ''Lincoln Way Nights'' (released in February 2011) has received 130K+ downloads and reigned at number 2 for Bandcamp hip hop releases.<ref name="apple1">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lincoln-way-nights-deluxe/id475812035 |title=iTunes - Music - Lincoln Way Nights (Deluxe Version) by Stalley |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2011-11-08 |access-date=2013-07-06}}</ref> ''Lincoln Way Nights'' (released in November 2011) debuted at number 18 on the [[iTunes]] hip hop charts and has sold 4K+ copies.<ref name="apple1"/> Stalley also was featured on the Maybach Music Group albums, including ''[[Self Made Vol. 1|Vol. 1]]'' and ''[[Self Made Vol. 2|Vol. 2]]'', along with [[Rick Ross]]'s mixtape ''[[Rich Forever]]''. He also appeared on Ross' fifth studio album ''[[God Forgives, I Don't]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/god-forgives-i-dont-deluxe/id541773053 |title=iTunes - Music - God Forgives, I Don't (Deluxe Edition) by Rick Ross |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2012-07-31 |access-date=2013-07-06}}</ref> |
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His most recent mixtape ''[[Savage Journey To The American Dream]]'' (released in March 2012), which reached 100K downloads in the first week, and was featured as the Stereogum Mixtape of the Week and the Spin Rap Release of the Week (7 out of 10).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stereogum.com/998931/mixtape-of-the-week-stalley-savage-journey-to-the-american-dream/franchises/mixtape-of-the-week/ |title=Mixtape Of The Week: Stalley Savage Journey To The American Dream |publisher=Stereogum |date= 2012-04-11| |
His most recent mixtape ''[[Savage Journey To The American Dream]]'' (released in March 2012), which reached 100K downloads in the first week, and was featured as the Stereogum Mixtape of the Week and the Spin Rap Release of the Week (7 out of 10).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stereogum.com/998931/mixtape-of-the-week-stalley-savage-journey-to-the-american-dream/franchises/mixtape-of-the-week/ |title=Mixtape Of The Week: Stalley Savage Journey To The American Dream |publisher=Stereogum |date= 2012-04-11|access-date=2013-07-06}}</ref> It was graded an XL by [[XXL (magazine)|XXL]], and HipHopDX awarded it 3.5 out of 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/reviews/2012/03/stalley-savage-journey-to-the-american-dream/ |title=Stalley, Savage Journey to the American Dream - XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=2012-03-30 |access-date=2013-07-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Ortiz |first=Edwin |url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/album-reviews/id.1866/title.stalley-savage-journey-to-the-american-dream-mixtape-review |title=Stalley - Savage Journey To the American Dream (Mixtape Review) |publisher=HipHop DX |date=2012-04-06 |access-date=2013-07-06}}</ref> The mixtape almost entirely produced by Huntsville, AL underground veterans Block Beattaz. Stalley's debut retail single "[[Swangin]]" featuring [[Scarface (rapper)|Scarface]], from his ''Honest Cowboy'', released on March 26, 2013 reuses a beat from [[G-Side]]'s namesake track "Swangin" off their 2008 album "[[Starshipz & Rocketz]]", also produced by Block Beattaz. The music video was released on July 9, 2013 and featured a cameo from [[Paul Wall]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/swangin-feat.-scarface-single/id626401627 |title=iTunes - Music - Swangin (feat. Scarface) - Single by Stalley |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2013-03-26 |access-date=2013-07-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/rides/2013/07/stalley-swangin-video-scarface |title=Stalley Swangin Video Scarface |publisher=Complex |date=2013-07-09 |access-date=2013-08-12}}</ref> On August 8, 2013, following of his mixtape's release, it was met with generally positive reviews from critics such as [[PopMatters]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popmatters.com/review/174614-stalley-honest-cowboy/|title=Stalley: Honest Cowboy|date=September 5, 2013 |publisher=Popmatters.com|access-date=21 December 2014}}</ref> After it was revealed, it received a nomination at the 2013's [[BET Hip Hop Awards]] for the "Best Mixtape Category".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/MMG-Rapper-Stalley-to-Release-Honest-Cowboy-EP-Out-917-20130906|title=MMG Rapper Stalley to Release 'Honest Cowboy' EP; Out, 9/17|author=Music News Desk|publisher=Broadwayworld.com|access-date=21 December 2014}}</ref> After receiving a great response from his label, he released ''[[Honest Cowboy|Honest Cowboy: EP]]'' to iTunes on September 17, 2013, which is on the same day as the release of the label's third compilation album ''[[Self Made Vol. 3]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/honest-cowboy/id705781917|title=iTunes - Music - Honest Cowboy by Stalley|work=iTunes|date=September 17, 2013 |access-date=21 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/article/maybach-music-group-talks-self-made-3-breakfast-club-teases-new-tour|title=Maybach Music Group Talks 'Self Made 3' With Breakfast Club, Teases New Tour|date=September 11, 2013|publisher=Vibe.com|access-date=21 December 2014}}</ref> |
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On August 22, 2014, Stalley announced his debut album, ''Ohio'', and four days later, he announced October 27 as the release date.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/stalley-announces-title-of-debut-album-update-release-date-revealed-news.11774.html|title=Stalley Announces Title Of Debut Album [Update: Release Date & Album Cover Revealed]|author=Trevor Smith|work=HotNewHipHop| |
On August 22, 2014, Stalley announced his debut album, ''Ohio'', and four days later, he announced October 27 as the release date.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/stalley-announces-title-of-debut-album-update-release-date-revealed-news.11774.html|title=Stalley Announces Title Of Debut Album [Update: Release Date & Album Cover Revealed]|author=Trevor Smith|work=HotNewHipHop|date=September 15, 2014 |access-date=21 December 2014}}</ref> |
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On August 21, 2015, almost one year since announcing his debut album, Stalley released a seven track mixtape, titled ''The Laughing Introvert''.<ref>{{cite |
On August 21, 2015, almost one year since announcing his debut album, Stalley released a seven track mixtape, titled ''The Laughing Introvert''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/stalley-the-laughing-extrovert-new-mixtape.115979.html|title=Stalley the Laughing Introvert New Mixtape |author=Ken McLauchlin|work=HotNewHipHop|access-date=22 August 2015}}</ref> On January 25, 2016, Stalley released his 7th mixtape titled [[Saving Yusuf]]. |
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=== 2017–present: Independent === |
=== 2017–present: Independent === |
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In 2017, Stalley released his second and third albums through [[Real Talk Entertainment]], ''New Wave'' and ''Another Level''. In an August 4 interview with [[Respect. (magazine)|''Respect.'' magazine]], he confirmed he was now independent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://respect-mag.com/2017/08/trunk-muzik-interview-midwest-savior-stalley/|title=Trunk Muzik: An Interview With The Midwest Savior, Stalley|website=Respect-mag.com|date=August 4, 2017}}</ref> |
In 2017, Stalley released his second and third albums through [[Real Talk Entertainment]], ''New Wave'' and ''Another Level''. In an August 4 interview with [[Respect. (magazine)|''Respect.'' magazine]], he confirmed he was now independent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://respect-mag.com/2017/08/trunk-muzik-interview-midwest-savior-stalley/|title=Trunk Muzik: An Interview With The Midwest Savior, Stalley|website=Respect-mag.com|date=August 4, 2017}}</ref> |
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In continuation of his independent releases, Stalley released the ''Tell The Truth: Shame the Devil'' in late 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Clark|first=Trent|date=2017-11-02|title=Stalley Announces Post-MMG Album & Drops "My Line" Single With Migos|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.45080/title.stalley-announces-post-mmg-album-drops-my-line-single-with-migos|access-date=2021-11-05|website=HipHopDX}}</ref> The EP was the first in a trilogy, with Vols. 2 and 3 released in 2018. |
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On November 1, 2019, Stalley released an album titled Reflection Of Self: The Head Trip, a collaboration entirely produced by [[Jansport J]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lamb|first=Karas|date=2019-11-04|title=Mixtape Monday: Stalley, Brother Ali, Apollo Brown, Scarab Shabazz + More|url=https://www.okayplayer.com/audio/best-mixtapes-eps-projects-week-november-4th-download.html|access-date=2021-11-05|website=Okayplayer|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Reflection Of Self: The Head Trip, by Stalley|url=https://stalley330.bandcamp.com/album/reflection-of-self-the-head-trip|access-date=2021-11-05|website=Stalley|language=en}}</ref> The album was self-released on his Blue Collar Gang imprint.<ref>{{Citation|title=Stalley Freestyles + Talks Being Independent, Spiritual Evolution & New Project {{!}} SWAY'S UNIVERSE| date=October 31, 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VibyTekDJ4|language=en|access-date=2021-11-05}}</ref> |
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Stalley announced a full length project, titled ''Blacklight,'' entirely produced by [[Apollo Brown]] on the independent [[Mello Music Group]] label. Set for release on November 19, 2021, the album has features from [[Joell Ortiz]] and [[Skyzoo]], who both also separately collaborated with [[Apollo Brown]] on their own recent albums.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Blacklight, by Apollo Brown & Stalley|url=https://apollobrown360.bandcamp.com/album/blacklight|access-date=2021-11-05|website=Apollo Brown|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Apollo Brown|url=https://www.mellomusicgroup.com/collections/apollo-brown-collection|access-date=2021-11-05|website=Mello Music Group|language=en}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Stalley is a [[Muslim]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIlUuiJSJaA|title=MMG Stalley: How Ross discovered him. Speaks on being Muslim, on tour w/ Kendrick Lamar & more |website=[[YouTube]] | |
Stalley is a [[Muslim]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIlUuiJSJaA|title=MMG Stalley: How Ross discovered him. Speaks on being Muslim, on tour w/ Kendrick Lamar & more |website=[[YouTube]] |date=October 10, 2013 |access-date=21 December 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.19664/title.stalley-reveals-progress-on-self-made-vol-2-and-his-relationship-with-rick-ross |title=Stalley Reveals Progress On "Self Made Vol. 2," And His Relationship With Rick Ross |publisher=[[HipHopDX]] |date=May 11, 2012}}</ref> When asked about his beard, he revealed he wanted something to grow with him as he grew as an artist, and "Second, I am a [[Sunni Islam|Sunni Muslim]] and it’s part of my religion and me reflecting on all [[Prophets in Islam|the prophets]] and great men who had beards before me who were all wise and humbled in their ways of greatness."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rubyhornet.com/stalley-man-plans-and-god-laughs/ |title=Stalley: Man Plans and God Laughs |date=April 27, 2010 |access-date=January 15, 2018}}</ref> |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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{{main|Stalley discography}} |
{{main|Stalley discography}}'''<big>Studio Albums</big>''' |
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• [[Ohio (Stalley album)|''Ohio'']] (2014) |
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===Singles=== |
===Singles=== |
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! scope="row" | "Lincoln Way Nights" (Shop-Remix)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lincoln-way-nights-shop-remix/id472338454 |title=iTunes - Music - Lincoln Way Nights (Shop-Remix) [feat. Rick Ross] - Single by Stalley |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2011-10-24 | |
! scope="row" | "Lincoln Way Nights" (Shop-Remix)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lincoln-way-nights-shop-remix/id472338454 |title=iTunes - Music - Lincoln Way Nights (Shop-Remix) [feat. Rick Ross] - Single by Stalley |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2011-10-24 |access-date=2013-07-06}}</ref><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring [[Rick Ross]])</span> |
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|''Lincoln Way Nights'' |
|''Lincoln Way Nights'' |
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! scope="row" | "[[Swangin]]"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/swangin-single/id626401627 |title=iTunes - Music - Swangin (feat. Scarface) - Single by Stalley |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2013-03-26 | |
! scope="row" | "[[Swangin]]"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/swangin-single/id626401627 |title=iTunes - Music - Swangin (feat. Scarface) - Single by Stalley |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2013-03-26 |access-date=2013-07-06}}</ref><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(featuring [[Scarface (rapper)|Scarface]])</span> |
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! scope="row" | "Slow Down"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/slow-down-feat.-meek-mill/id548357666 |title=iTunes - Music - Slow Down (feat. Meek Mill, Wale, Gunplay, Stalley & Young Breed) - Single by Torch |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2012-07-24 | |
! scope="row" | "Slow Down"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/slow-down-feat.-meek-mill/id548357666 |title=iTunes - Music - Slow Down (feat. Meek Mill, Wale, Gunplay, Stalley & Young Breed) - Single by Torch |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2012-07-24 |access-date=2013-07-06}}</ref><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">([[Torch (American rapper)|Torch]] featuring [[Meek Mill]], [[Wale (rapper)|Wale]], [[Gunplay (rapper)|Gunplay]], Stalley and Young Breed)</span> |
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|2012 |
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! scope="row"| "Address"<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/pilot-talk-mw0002014028 | title=Pilot Talk – Currensy | publisher=[[Rovi Corporation]] | work=[[AllMusic]] | |
! scope="row"| "Address"<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/pilot-talk-mw0002014028 | title=Pilot Talk – Currensy | publisher=[[Rovi Corporation]] | work=[[AllMusic]] | access-date=August 3, 2012 | author=Jeffries, David}}</ref> |
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| rowspan="4"| 2010 |
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| [[Currensy|Curren$y]] |
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| ''[[Pilot Talk]]'' |
| ''[[Pilot Talk]]'' |
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! scope="row"| "Do It Big"<ref name="24 Hour Karate School">{{cite web | url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/24-hour-karate-school-presents-twilight-mw0002041257| title=Ski Beatz – 24 Hour Karate School | publisher=[[Rovi Corporation]] | work=[[AllMusic]] | |
! scope="row"| "Do It Big"<ref name="24 Hour Karate School">{{cite web | url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/24-hour-karate-school-presents-twilight-mw0002041257| title=Ski Beatz – 24 Hour Karate School | publisher=[[Rovi Corporation]] | work=[[AllMusic]] | access-date=August 3, 2012 | author=Jeffries, David}}</ref> |
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| [[Ski Beatz]], [[The Cool Kids]] |
| [[Ski Beatz]], [[The Cool Kids]] |
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| rowspan="3"| ''[[24 Hour Karate School]]'' |
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! scope="row"| "S.T.A.L.L.E.Y."<ref name="24 Hour Karate School"/> |
! scope="row"| "S.T.A.L.L.E.Y."<ref name="24 Hour Karate School"/> |
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| Ski Beatz |
| [[Ski Beatz]] |
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! scope="row"| "Cook Up"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2011/06/02/new-music-wale-ft-stalley-black-cobain-x-tone-p-cook-up/ |title=New Music: Wale Ft. Stalley, Black Cobain x Tone P "Cook Up" |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2011-06-02 | |
! scope="row"| "Cook Up"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2011/06/02/new-music-wale-ft-stalley-black-cobain-x-tone-p-cook-up/ |title=New Music: Wale Ft. Stalley, Black Cobain x Tone P "Cook Up" |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2011-06-02 |access-date=2013-08-12}}</ref> |
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| 2011 |
| 2011 |
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| [[Wale (rapper)|Wale]], Black Cobain, Tone P |
| [[Wale (rapper)|Wale]], Black Cobain, Tone P |
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! scope="row"| "The World Is Ours"<ref name="Rich Forever">{{cite web | url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/rich-forever-mw0002299030 | title=Rich Forever – Rick Ross | publisher=[[Rovi Corporation]] | work=[[AllMusic]] | |
! scope="row"| "The World Is Ours"<ref name="Rich Forever">{{cite web | url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/rich-forever-mw0002299030 | title=Rich Forever – Rick Ross | publisher=[[Rovi Corporation]] | work=[[AllMusic]] | access-date=August 3, 2012 | author=Jeffries, David}}</ref> |
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| rowspan="7"| 2012 |
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| [[Rick Ross]], [[Pharrell Williams|Pharrell]], [[Meek Mill]] |
| [[Rick Ross]], [[Pharrell Williams|Pharrell]], [[Meek Mill]] |
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! scope="row"| "Party Heart"<ref name="Rich Forever"/> |
! scope="row"| "Party Heart"<ref name="Rich Forever"/> |
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| Rick Ross, [[2 Chainz]] |
| [[Rick Ross]], [[2 Chainz]] |
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! scope="row"| "Slow Down"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2012/01/31/new-music-torch-feat-meek-mill-wale-stalley-gunplay-young-breed-slowdown/ |title=New Music: Torch Ft. Meek Mill, Wale, Stalley, Gunplay & Young Breed "Slowdown" |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2012-01-31 | |
! scope="row"| "Slow Down"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2012/01/31/new-music-torch-feat-meek-mill-wale-stalley-gunplay-young-breed-slowdown/ |title=New Music: Torch Ft. Meek Mill, Wale, Stalley, Gunplay & Young Breed "Slowdown" |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2012-01-31 |access-date=2013-08-12}}</ref> |
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| [[Torch (American rapper)|Torch]], Meek Mill, Wale, [[Gunplay (rapper)|Gunplay]], Young Breed |
| [[Torch (American rapper)|Torch]], [[Meek Mill]], Wale, [[Gunplay (rapper)|Gunplay]], Young Breed |
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| ''U.F.O. Vol. 2'' |
| ''U.F.O. Vol. 2'' |
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! scope="row"| "Gentleman's Quarterly"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2011/12/14/new-video-ski-beatz-x-stalley-gentlemans-quarterly/ |title=New Video: Ski Beatz x Stalley "Gentleman's Quarterly" |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2011-12-14 |access-date=2013-08-12}}</ref> |
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! scope="row"| "Another Round" (Remix)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2012/03/12/new-music-rick-ross-wale-stalley-another-round-remix/ |title=New Music: Rick Ross, Wale & Stalley "Another Round (Remix)" |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2012-03-12 |access-date=2013-08-12}}</ref> |
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! scope="row"| "Ten Jesus Pieces"<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/god-forgives-i-dont-mw0002246965 | title=God Forgives, I Don't – Rick Ross | publisher=[[Rovi Corporation]] | work=[[AllMusic]] | access-date=August 3, 2012 | author=Jeffries, David}}</ref> |
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! scope="row"| "Tye Dye"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rapradar.com/2012/10/25/new-music-chevy-woods-x-stalley-tye-dye/ |title=New Music: Chevy Woods x Stalley "Tye Dye" |publisher=Rap Radar |date=2012-10-25 |access-date=2013-08-12}}</ref> |
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! scope="row"| "Love Sosa" (Remix)<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/singles/id.23494/title.rick-ross-stalley-love-sosa-freestyle- | title=Rick Ross & Stalley "Love Sosa Freestyle| publisher=Cheri Media Group | work=HipHopDX | date=January 16, 2013| access-date=January 16, 2013}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 06:59, 12 December 2024
Stalley | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Kyle Alfonso Myricks[1] |
Born | Massillon, Ohio, US | October 30, 1982
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2008–present |
Labels |
Kyle Alfonso Myricks (born October 30, 1982), better known by his stage name Stalley, is an American rapper from Massillon, Ohio.
Music career
[edit]In 2008, Stalley made his mixtape debut, Goin Ape, with Terry Urban. In 2009, he followed with the release of the new mixtape, titled MadStalley: The Autobiography, and a newfound reputation as a force on stage.[2] Stalley attended the 2010 Iron Mic Competition in Beijing as the featured MC.[2]
2011–2017: Maybach Music Group
[edit]After Stalley signed a deal to Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group (MMG) label. Stalley has worked with producers Ski Beatz on the tracks, including "Address", "S.T.A.L.L.E.Y.", "Do It Big", and "Harsh Ave". Artist, named Rashad Thomas, was featured on album Lincoln Way Nights and a recording artist, named J. Rawls would be featured on the track "Babblin".[3]
Stalley was featured on Curren$y's Universal/Def Jam album Pilot Talk on the track "Address" (released in June 2010), as well as he featured on Ski Beatz's Universal/Def Jam projects– including 24 Hour Karate School and 24 Hour Karate School, Pt. 2.[3] In February 2011, Stalley completed a sports-themed music project, commissioned by ESPN, for future use in television and online programming.[4] Stalley's Lincoln Way Nights (released in February 2011) has received 130K+ downloads and reigned at number 2 for Bandcamp hip hop releases.[5] Lincoln Way Nights (released in November 2011) debuted at number 18 on the iTunes hip hop charts and has sold 4K+ copies.[5] Stalley also was featured on the Maybach Music Group albums, including Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, along with Rick Ross's mixtape Rich Forever. He also appeared on Ross' fifth studio album God Forgives, I Don't.[6]
His most recent mixtape Savage Journey To The American Dream (released in March 2012), which reached 100K downloads in the first week, and was featured as the Stereogum Mixtape of the Week and the Spin Rap Release of the Week (7 out of 10).[7] It was graded an XL by XXL, and HipHopDX awarded it 3.5 out of 5.[8][9] The mixtape almost entirely produced by Huntsville, AL underground veterans Block Beattaz. Stalley's debut retail single "Swangin" featuring Scarface, from his Honest Cowboy, released on March 26, 2013 reuses a beat from G-Side's namesake track "Swangin" off their 2008 album "Starshipz & Rocketz", also produced by Block Beattaz. The music video was released on July 9, 2013 and featured a cameo from Paul Wall.[10][11] On August 8, 2013, following of his mixtape's release, it was met with generally positive reviews from critics such as PopMatters.[12] After it was revealed, it received a nomination at the 2013's BET Hip Hop Awards for the "Best Mixtape Category".[13] After receiving a great response from his label, he released Honest Cowboy: EP to iTunes on September 17, 2013, which is on the same day as the release of the label's third compilation album Self Made Vol. 3.[14][15]
On August 22, 2014, Stalley announced his debut album, Ohio, and four days later, he announced October 27 as the release date.[16]
On August 21, 2015, almost one year since announcing his debut album, Stalley released a seven track mixtape, titled The Laughing Introvert.[17] On January 25, 2016, Stalley released his 7th mixtape titled Saving Yusuf.
2017–present: Independent
[edit]In 2017, Stalley released his second and third albums through Real Talk Entertainment, New Wave and Another Level. In an August 4 interview with Respect. magazine, he confirmed he was now independent.[18]
In continuation of his independent releases, Stalley released the Tell The Truth: Shame the Devil in late 2017.[19] The EP was the first in a trilogy, with Vols. 2 and 3 released in 2018.
On November 1, 2019, Stalley released an album titled Reflection Of Self: The Head Trip, a collaboration entirely produced by Jansport J.[20][21] The album was self-released on his Blue Collar Gang imprint.[22]
Stalley announced a full length project, titled Blacklight, entirely produced by Apollo Brown on the independent Mello Music Group label. Set for release on November 19, 2021, the album has features from Joell Ortiz and Skyzoo, who both also separately collaborated with Apollo Brown on their own recent albums.[23][24]
Personal life
[edit]Stalley is a Muslim.[25][26] When asked about his beard, he revealed he wanted something to grow with him as he grew as an artist, and "Second, I am a Sunni Muslim and it’s part of my religion and me reflecting on all the prophets and great men who had beards before me who were all wise and humbled in their ways of greatness."[27]
Discography
[edit]Studio Albums
• Ohio (2014)
Singles
[edit]As lead artist
[edit]Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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US |
US R&B |
US Rap | |||
"Lincoln Way Nights" (Shop-Remix)[28] (featuring Rick Ross) |
2011 | — | — | — | Lincoln Way Nights |
"Swangin"[29] (featuring Scarface) |
2013 | — | — | — | Honest Cowboy |
"Jackin' Chevys" | 2014 | — | — | — | Ohio |
"Always Into Something" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign) |
— | — | — | ||
"One More Shot" (featuring August Alsina and Rick Ross) |
— | — | — |
As featured artist
[edit]Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||||||||
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US |
US R&B |
US Rap | ||||||||||
"Slow Down"[30] (Torch featuring Meek Mill, Wale, Gunplay, Stalley and Young Breed) |
2012 | — | — | — | U.F.O. Vol. 2 | |||||||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Guest appearances
[edit]Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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"Address"[31] | 2010 | Curren$y | Pilot Talk |
"Do It Big"[32] | Ski Beatz, The Cool Kids | 24 Hour Karate School | |
"I Got Mines"[32] | Ski Beatz, Tabi Bonney, Nikki Wray, Ras Kass | ||
"S.T.A.L.L.E.Y."[32] | Ski Beatz | ||
"Cook Up"[33] | 2011 | Wale, Black Cobain, Tone P | — |
"The World Is Ours"[34] | 2012 | Rick Ross, Pharrell, Meek Mill | Rich Forever |
"Party Heart"[34] | Rick Ross, 2 Chainz | ||
"Slow Down"[35] | Torch, Meek Mill, Wale, Gunplay, Young Breed | U.F.O. Vol. 2 | |
"Gentleman's Quarterly"[36] | Ski Beatz | 24 Hour Karate School Presents: Twilight | |
"Another Round" (Remix)[37] | Rick Ross, Wale | — | |
"Ten Jesus Pieces"[38] | Rick Ross | God Forgives, I Don't | |
"Tye Dye"[39] | Chevy Woods | — | |
"Love Sosa" (Remix)[40] | 2013 | Rick Ross | |
"Fuckin' Problems" (Remix)[41] | |||
"Thot Street" | 2014 | Fat Trel | Gleesh |
"Chain Smokin'" | 2015 | Gunplay, Curren$y | Living Legend |
"5x A Day" | 2016 | Westside Gunn | Hitler Wears Hermes IV |
"Payout" | Skyzoo, Apollo Brown | The Easy Truth | |
"Hustle Route" | 2017 | Leeb Godchild | N/A |
"Peace of Mine" | 2018 | Gerald Walker, Rockie Fresh | N/A |
"Reflect Reprise" | 2018 | R+R=Now | Collagically Speaking |
"Floatin'" | 2018 | Chico | Steak X Shrimp, Vol. 3 |
"Asteriod" | 2019 | Mickey Factz, Daylyt, Grafh, Skyzoo, Yatta Barz | The Achievement: The Deluxe Edition |
"Let Me Know" | 2020 | LNDN DRGS | Burnout 4 |
References
[edit]- ^ "ACE Repertory".
- ^ a b "Interview: Stalley Talks New Mixtape, His Maybach Music Group Crew, and Self Made Vol. 2". Complex. March 29, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
- ^ a b "Rick Ross Signs Stalley To Maybach Music Group". Complex. April 19, 2011. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
- ^ "Stalley charts own course after basketball - ESPN". ESPN. March 10, 2011. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
- ^ a b "iTunes - Music - Lincoln Way Nights (Deluxe Version) by Stalley". Itunes.apple.com. November 8, 2011. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - God Forgives, I Don't (Deluxe Edition) by Rick Ross". Itunes.apple.com. July 31, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
- ^ "Mixtape Of The Week: Stalley Savage Journey To The American Dream". Stereogum. April 11, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
- ^ "Stalley, Savage Journey to the American Dream - XXL". Xxlmag.com. March 30, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
- ^ Ortiz, Edwin (April 6, 2012). "Stalley - Savage Journey To the American Dream (Mixtape Review)". HipHop DX. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Swangin (feat. Scarface) - Single by Stalley". Itunes.apple.com. March 26, 2013. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
- ^ "Stalley Swangin Video Scarface". Complex. July 9, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
- ^ "Stalley: Honest Cowboy". Popmatters.com. September 5, 2013. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
- ^ Music News Desk. "MMG Rapper Stalley to Release 'Honest Cowboy' EP; Out, 9/17". Broadwayworld.com. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Honest Cowboy by Stalley". iTunes. September 17, 2013. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
- ^ "Maybach Music Group Talks 'Self Made 3' With Breakfast Club, Teases New Tour". Vibe.com. September 11, 2013. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
- ^ Trevor Smith (September 15, 2014). "Stalley Announces Title Of Debut Album [Update: Release Date & Album Cover Revealed]". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
- ^ Ken McLauchlin. "Stalley the Laughing Introvert New Mixtape". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
- ^ "Trunk Muzik: An Interview With The Midwest Savior, Stalley". Respect-mag.com. August 4, 2017.
- ^ Clark, Trent (November 2, 2017). "Stalley Announces Post-MMG Album & Drops "My Line" Single With Migos". HipHopDX. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ^ Lamb, Karas (November 4, 2019). "Mixtape Monday: Stalley, Brother Ali, Apollo Brown, Scarab Shabazz + More". Okayplayer. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ^ "Reflection Of Self: The Head Trip, by Stalley". Stalley. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ^ Stalley Freestyles + Talks Being Independent, Spiritual Evolution & New Project | SWAY'S UNIVERSE, October 31, 2019, retrieved November 5, 2021
- ^ "Blacklight, by Apollo Brown & Stalley". Apollo Brown. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ^ "Apollo Brown". Mello Music Group. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ^ "MMG Stalley: How Ross discovered him. Speaks on being Muslim, on tour w/ Kendrick Lamar & more". YouTube. October 10, 2013. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
- ^ "Stalley Reveals Progress On "Self Made Vol. 2," And His Relationship With Rick Ross". HipHopDX. May 11, 2012.
- ^ "Stalley: Man Plans and God Laughs". April 27, 2010. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Lincoln Way Nights (Shop-Remix) [feat. Rick Ross] - Single by Stalley". Itunes.apple.com. October 24, 2011. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Swangin (feat. Scarface) - Single by Stalley". Itunes.apple.com. March 26, 2013. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Slow Down (feat. Meek Mill, Wale, Gunplay, Stalley & Young Breed) - Single by Torch". Itunes.apple.com. July 24, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2013.
- ^ Jeffries, David. "Pilot Talk – Currensy". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
- ^ a b c Jeffries, David. "Ski Beatz – 24 Hour Karate School". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
- ^ "New Music: Wale Ft. Stalley, Black Cobain x Tone P "Cook Up"". Rap Radar. June 2, 2011. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
- ^ a b Jeffries, David. "Rich Forever – Rick Ross". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
- ^ "New Music: Torch Ft. Meek Mill, Wale, Stalley, Gunplay & Young Breed "Slowdown"". Rap Radar. January 31, 2012. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
- ^ "New Video: Ski Beatz x Stalley "Gentleman's Quarterly"". Rap Radar. December 14, 2011. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
- ^ "New Music: Rick Ross, Wale & Stalley "Another Round (Remix)"". Rap Radar. March 12, 2012. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
- ^ Jeffries, David. "God Forgives, I Don't – Rick Ross". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
- ^ "New Music: Chevy Woods x Stalley "Tye Dye"". Rap Radar. October 25, 2012. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
- ^ "Rick Ross & Stalley "Love Sosa Freestyle". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. January 16, 2013. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
- ^ "New Music: Rick Ross x Stalley "Fuckin' Problems (Freestyle)"". Rap Radar. February 7, 2013. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
External links
[edit]- 1982 births
- Living people
- People from Massillon, Ohio
- African-American male rappers
- American male rappers
- African-American Muslims
- Rappers from Ohio
- Midwest hip-hop musicians
- 21st-century American rappers
- American Sunni Muslims
- 21st-century American male musicians
- Atlantic Records artists
- 21st-century African-American musicians
- 20th-century African-American musicians
- Muslims from Ohio