MaLLy
Insight Brewing
2821 Hennepin Ave E
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Nov 21, 2015
12:00 PM UTC
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Insight Brewing began with a trip around the world. And on Saturday, November 21st, we'll complete our first trip around the sun. It's been an adventure to remember. We brewed many barrels of beer, made plenty of cool new friends, and even won some awards along the way. To celebrate the year that's been, and the year to come, we're throwing an epic outdoor party with a special menu from Gastrotruck, UP Coffee Roasters, Cigars, a stellar live music lineup, interactive games and prizes and, of course, loads of delicious beer. Musical Offerings: 1PM: Nathan Scott Phillips Band 3PM: Pleezer5PM: Appetite For Zaccardi7PM: MaLLy9PM: Toki Wright
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MaLLy Biography
Independent hip-hop artist born Malik Watkins, or better known to many as MaLLy began his journey as a rapper on the southside of Minneapolis, freestyling and writing with friends in high school. Whether it was Eyedea’s victorious reign in the 2000 Blaze Battle competition, the emotional and instrumental complexity from Stevie Wonder’s Music of My Mind, Jay-Z’s confidence and delivery, or Donny Hathaway’s tonal variety on Extension of a Man, MaLLy was inspired to make music.
Songwriting and recording music became MaLLy’s way of discovering his voice – a form of therapy to heal from feeling invisible in predominantly white academic settings, growing up fatherless, and lacking self confidence. His love for lyricism, wordplay, bravado, storytelling and a message rooted in positivity gained the attention of prominent industry figures such as Monie Love, Sway Calloway, Smif-N-Wessun, and Chuck D, who’ve all lauded his work.
For over a decade, MaLLy has cemented his place in the music business with a strong discography boasting several critically acclaimed albums and EPs. He was voted the Twin Cities’ best hip-hop artist by the City Pages and recognized by other local and national press outlets, including the Star Tribune, 2DopeBoyz, Uproxx, HipHopDX, and Complex Magazine. Furthermore, he’s toured nationwide with Atmosphere on their “Welcome to Minnesota” tour in 2012, with Brother Ali on his “Home Away From Home” tour in 2014, and with Webster X and Kweku Collins on the “Orbit Series” tour in 2015, as well as Soundset and several other festivals in the Midwest.
His content possesses a robust artistic duality exploring themes of love, social justice, relationships, and spirituality. MaLLy treats every song as a letter of reflection, or rhythmic prayer on his quest toward truth and peace in a stressful world. Through his music, MaLLy’s main desire is to empower people of all backgrounds to celebrate life as it is in the present moment.
Currently, the Minneapolis rapper continues to expand in his craft as a songwriter, entrepreneur and educator.
Read MoreSongwriting and recording music became MaLLy’s way of discovering his voice – a form of therapy to heal from feeling invisible in predominantly white academic settings, growing up fatherless, and lacking self confidence. His love for lyricism, wordplay, bravado, storytelling and a message rooted in positivity gained the attention of prominent industry figures such as Monie Love, Sway Calloway, Smif-N-Wessun, and Chuck D, who’ve all lauded his work.
For over a decade, MaLLy has cemented his place in the music business with a strong discography boasting several critically acclaimed albums and EPs. He was voted the Twin Cities’ best hip-hop artist by the City Pages and recognized by other local and national press outlets, including the Star Tribune, 2DopeBoyz, Uproxx, HipHopDX, and Complex Magazine. Furthermore, he’s toured nationwide with Atmosphere on their “Welcome to Minnesota” tour in 2012, with Brother Ali on his “Home Away From Home” tour in 2014, and with Webster X and Kweku Collins on the “Orbit Series” tour in 2015, as well as Soundset and several other festivals in the Midwest.
His content possesses a robust artistic duality exploring themes of love, social justice, relationships, and spirituality. MaLLy treats every song as a letter of reflection, or rhythmic prayer on his quest toward truth and peace in a stressful world. Through his music, MaLLy’s main desire is to empower people of all backgrounds to celebrate life as it is in the present moment.
Currently, the Minneapolis rapper continues to expand in his craft as a songwriter, entrepreneur and educator.
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