Don Malik Explained

Don Malik
Native Name:	던말릭
Birth Name:	Moon In-seop
Birth Date:	21 January 1996
Birth Place:	Seoul, South Korea
Genre:	Hip hop
Occupation:	Rapper
Years Active:	2014-present
Label:	Ambition Musik

Moon In-seop (; born January 21, 1996), known professionally as Don Malik 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.

Controversy

In February 2018, Don Malik was accused of sexually harassing an underage fan and was kicked out of Daze Alive.^[10] However, in September 2018, he disclosed his non-indictment letter and claimed that he was innocent.^[11]

Discography

Studio albums

Title	Details	Peak chart position
		KOR ^[12]
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 (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

Awards and nominations

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

References

1. Web site: 던말릭 . Daum Encyclopedia.
2. Web site: October 20, 2021 . "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 . ko.
3. Web site: May 4, 2015 . 던말릭 - '탯줄'을 끊고 세상으로 . Don Malik - Cutting the umbilical cord and out to the world . Rhythmer . ko.
4. Web site: February 8, 2021 . 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 . ko.
5. Web site: November 17, 2014 . 제리케이의 'daze alive music', 새 멤버 던말릭 영입 . Jerry K's Daze Alive Music, signs new member Don Malik . Rhythmer . ko.
6. Web site: January 1, 2016 . 2015 국내 랩/힙합 싱글 베스트 15 . 2015 Korean Rap/Hip-hop Singles Best 15 . Rhythmer . ko.
7. Web site: January 6, 2017 . 2016 국내 랩/힙합 앨범 베스트 10 . 2016 Korean Rap/Hip-hop Album Best 10 . Rhythmer . ko.
8. Web site: January 6, 2021 . 2020 국내 랩/힙합 앨범 베스트 10 . 2020 Korean Rap/Hip-hop Album Best 10 . Rhythmer . ko.
9. Web site: Kang . Jae-uk . October 24, 2021 . 던말릭, 정규 2집 [PAID IN SEOUL] 발매 ]. Don Malik, releases second album Paid in Seoul . Visla . ko.
10. Web site: Ryu . Seung-hyeon . February 22, 2018 . 던말릭, 미성년자 팬 성추행, 소속사에서 방출 . Don Malik, sexually harassed an underage fan, kicked out of label . Rhythmer . ko.
11. Web site: 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 . ko.
12. Peak chart positions:
    • Web site: Album Chart - 2020 Weeks 14 . October 30, 2022 . Circle Chart.
    • Web site: Album Chart - 2022 Weeks 01 . October 30, 2022 . Circle Chart.
13. Web site: 이영지·던말릭·블라세·허성현 결승행… '쇼미11' 우승은 누구?. Yoon Ki-baek. Lee Young-ji · Dun Malik · Blasse · Heo Seong-hyun to the finals... Who will win 'Show Me 11'?. E-Daily. Naver. December 24, 2022. December 24, 2022. ko.
14. Web site: 트라이비스트(던말릭 X 키마) [TRIBEAST] ]. Korean Music Awards . ko.
15. Web site: Korean Hip-hop Awards 2020 Nominees . Korean Hip-hop Awards.
16. Web site: Korean Hip-hop Awards 2021 Nominees . Korean Hip-hop Awards.