Don Malik
던말릭
Birth nameMoon In-seop
Born (1996-01-21) January 21, 1996
Seoul, South Korea
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active2014-present
LabelsAmbition Musik

Moon In-seop (Korean: 문인섭; born January 21, 1996), known professionally as Don Malik (Korean: 던말릭) is a South Korean rapper. In 2020, he released his debut studio album Malik the Cactus Flower, which received critical acclaim.

Early life and education

Moon In-seop was born on January 21, 1996, in Seoul.[1][2] He became interested in hip hop after listening to Drunken Tiger and MC Sniper's music. He decided to become a rapper when he was in the second year of high school and took rap lessons from rapper JJK.[3]

He graduated from Hongik University High School.[4]

Career

2014-2018: Signing to Daze Alive Music

In 2014, Don Malik signed to Daze Alive Music and released his debut single "The Way I Am".[5] In 2015, he released collaboration album Umbilical Cord with record producer Mild Beats, whose lead single "About Muse" received critical acclaim.[6] In 2016, he released collaboration album Tribeast with record producer Kima, which received critical acclaim.[7]

2019-present: Signing to Ambition Musik

In 2020, he released his debut studio album Malik the Cactus Flower, which received critical acclaim.[8] In 2021, he signed to Ambition Musik and released his second studio album Paid in Seoul.[9] In 2022, he appeared on Show Me the Money 11.[10]

Controversy

In February 2018, Don Malik was accused of sexually harassing an underage fan and was kicked out of Daze Alive.[11] However, in September 2018, he disclosed his non-indictment letter and claimed that he was innocent.[12]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details Peak
chart
position
KOR
[13]
선인장화: Malik the Cactus Flower
  • Released: March 6, 2020
  • Label: TheCut
  • Format: CD, digital download
 39
Paid in Seoul
  • Released: October 19, 2021
  • Label: Ambition Musik
  • Format: CD, digital download
 50

Collaboration albums

Title Details
Umbilical Cord (탯줄; Taetjul)
(with Mild Beats)
  • Released: March 31, 2015
  • Label: Daze Alive
  • Format: Digital download
Tribeast
(with Kima)
  • Released: April 19, 2016
  • Label: Daze Alive
  • Format: Digital download

Filmography

Television shows

Year Title Role Ref.
2022 Show Me the Money 11 Contestant [10]

Awards and nominations

Award Year Nominee Category Result Ref.
Korean Music Awards 2017 Tribeast Best Rap Album Nominated [14]
Korean Hip-hop Awards 2020 "Bad News Cypher vol.1" Collaboration of the Year Nominated [15]
2021 Malik the Cactus Flower Hip-Hop Album of the Year Nominated [16]

References

  1. ↑ "던말릭". Daum Encyclopedia.
  2. ↑ ""내가 이해하는 힙합을 멋있게 표현하면 돈을 벌 수 있구나" / [PAID IN SEOUL]의 이야기" ["If I express hip-hop that I understand in a cool way, I can make money" / The story of [PAID IN SEOUL]]. HipHopLE (in Korean). October 20, 2021.
  3. ↑ "던말릭 - '탯줄'을 끊고 세상으로" [Don Malik - Cutting the umbilical cord and out to the world]. Rhythmer (in Korean). May 4, 2015.
  4. ↑ "랩레슨 1타강사! 앰비션의 던말릭이 알려주는 랩 잘하는 법" [Best rap lesson instructor! Ambition's Don Malik gives tips on how to rap well]. McRap's McNugget TV (in Korean). February 8, 2021.
  5. ↑ "제리케이의 'daze alive music', 새 멤버 던말릭 영입" [Jerry K's Daze Alive Music, signs new member Don Malik]. Rhythmer (in Korean). November 17, 2014.
  6. ↑ "2015 국내 랩/힙합 싱글 베스트 15" [2015 Korean Rap/Hip-hop Singles Best 15]. Rhythmer (in Korean). January 1, 2016.
  7. ↑ "2016 국내 랩/힙합 앨범 베스트 10" [2016 Korean Rap/Hip-hop Album Best 10]. Rhythmer (in Korean). January 6, 2017.
  8. ↑ "2020 국내 랩/힙합 앨범 베스트 10" [2020 Korean Rap/Hip-hop Album Best 10]. Rhythmer (in Korean). January 6, 2021.
  9. ↑ Kang, Jae-uk (October 24, 2021). "던말릭, 정규 2집 [PAID IN SEOUL] 발매" [Don Malik, releases second album Paid in Seoul]. Visla (in Korean).
  10. 1 2 Yoon Ki-baek (December 24, 2022). "이영지·던말릭·블라세·허성현 결승행… '쇼미11' 우승은 누구?" [Lee Young-ji · Dun Malik · Blasse · Heo Seong-hyun to the finals... Who will win 'Show Me 11'?] (in Korean). E-Daily. Retrieved December 24, 2022 – via Naver.
  11. ↑ Ryu, Seung-hyeon (February 22, 2018). "던말릭, 미성년자 팬 성추행, 소속사에서 방출" [Don Malik, sexually harassed an underage fan, kicked out of label]. Rhythmer (in Korean).
  12. ↑ Yoon, Sang-geun (September 6, 2018). "던말릭 "강제추행 불기소처분 받았다" 검찰 통지서 공개" [Don Malik "I was not prosecuted for sexual assault" discloses prosecution letter]. Star News (in Korean).
  13. ↑ Peak chart positions:
  14. ↑ "트라이비스트(던말릭 X 키마) [TRIBEAST]". Korean Music Awards (in Korean).
  15. ↑ "Korean Hip-hop Awards 2020 Nominees". Korean Hip-hop Awards.
  16. ↑ "Korean Hip-hop Awards 2021 Nominees". Korean Hip-hop Awards.
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