#FMSpotlight: Steven Malcolm – ‘All Is True’ (Listen)

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Listen: Steven Malcolm – All Is True

Steven Malcolm counts the blessings that have fallen into his lap in All Is True. The five-track EP gives us a closer look at his upbringing, family (and dating) values, steadfast grind, and how he puts haters to rest. He also gives thanks to the Most High, crediting Him as the key to his success. If one has faith, they’re destined to live a prosperous life. 

Sonically, the 5x GMA Dove Award nominee smoothly delivers his words over instrumentals rooted in trap. Likewise, the beats take inspiration from R&B, drill, jazz, and hip-hop. As for his flows, they’re a mesh of swift, melodic, and bouncy. Given these points, All Is True showcases his personal and artistic growth. The tracklist contains a blueprint for every scenario.

Like he says in one song, “I had to go against the odds/Look how I even it up.” 

One standout track is “Glory On Me (featuring Childish Major and Taylor Hill).

“Glory On Me” finds the three musicians giving praise to the man upstairs. They shout Him out for providing the tools for a successful life. Moreover, he’s shown the trio the light at the end of the tunnel. Taylor Hill sings both the pre-chorus and chorus in a mesmerizing manner. The piano-led beat consists of subtle elements and a ting of R&B. Towards the middle, it picks up the pace implementing a victorious tone with other upbeat instruments. 

Steven Malcolm raps first about what He has done for him. Next, he expresses how God led him to music which then pushed him to continue. Now, Malcolm makes tracks that are designed to motivate the human race. He also uses his good fortune to help his people. 

Speaking more on the impact God has on his life, he spits

“He took me from dirt and he planted a seed/And He gave me the key now my seed on the way/’Bout to break every curse in my family tree/God took the brush and He painted the dream/He showed me the tings that I needed to see.”

Dirt Road Diamond extraordinaire Childish Major glides on the song next, providing us with a backstory of where God’s guidance has led him. He also vocalizes the benefits of following His word. In fact, the rapper has proof that He is the truth.

Childish Major spits, 

“Life’s a movie called my blessings/My darkest days been life lessons/Place peace in my heart when I’m stressing/I ain’t no preacher or deacon or reverend/But this testimony from all of the testing.”

The song is assisted by a heartfelt, cinematic visual that sees the dangers of treading on the wrong path. Yet, it also brings light to how faith ultimately brings solace. 

Listen to All Is True by Steven Malcolm below: 

Written by Natalee Gilbert

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