Introspective, endearing, reflective, tragic, and triumphant. Maal Himself’s debut album traverses into mental health, today’s troubling social climate, family trauma, and personal milestones, all while balancing being a middle-aged black father and husband in America.

1. Mourning Papers feat. Emmitt James (prod. Suraj Busari) 
Drums, & Trumpet by Streetlight Society
2. Safe (prod. Dylan Graham & Renz Young)
3. Above Ground feat. Skyzoo(prod. Renz Young)
4. V.M.M.D.I. (Virgil Made Me Do It) feat. Renz Young (prod. Renz Young)
5. Playa feat. Camb (prod. Mike Regal)
6. Sarah's Eyes (prod. Dylan Graham)
7. Grandma's Hands (prod. Kenneth English)
8. Time Travel Interlude feat. Mickey Factz (prod. by Mike Regal)
9. Morph (prod. Renz Young)
10. Golden Thoughts (prod. by Renz Young)

Morph

Maaly Napoleon is a lyrical and conceptual hip-hop artist blending Milwaukee grit with cinematic storytelling and national-level polish. Known for intricate wordplay, layered metaphors, and cohesive album concepts, his style draws comparisons to Lupe Fiasco, J. Cole,  Black Thought, and Earl Sweatshirt.

 A master of turning lived experiences into high-art rap, Maaly’s music bridges underground credibility with festival-ready appeal — making him a rare voice equally at home in hip-hop cyphers, sync placements, and main stage performances. Maaly has collaborated with fellow Milwaukee based artists and national recording acts like Conway The Machine, Dave East, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Mozzy, Mickey Factz, Styles P, & Skyzoo,  Maaly lists his musical influences as a range from 8 Ball & MJG, Jay -Z, Lupe Fiasco, Pharrell, MF Doom, The Clipse, Lil Wayne, Wu -Tang Clan, Nas, and Outkast. Maaly has become an artist that whenever he drops new music, you are inclined to stop and listen!

Maaly’s solo and group projects are featured by Respect Magazine, 2DopeBoyz, Hip Hop Dx, AllHipHop.com, Okayplayer, Sway’s Universe, Pursuit of Dopeness, The Mad Bloggas,ThisIs50.com and VladTV. He has opened for acts such as Lupe Fiasco,EmC, Mickey Factz, B.O.B., Pharoahe Monch, Rockie Fresh, and Amine.  

Follow him on social media platforms: 
Twitter @MaalyNapoleon
Instagram: @MaalyNapoleon

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