Stalley
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Kyle Myricks aka Stalley is a rapper from Massillon, Ohio
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but a second injury derailed his athletic plans. He changed his focus to music.
on the mixtape release “Goin Ape” as well as toured opening for Mos Def
. His 2nd project MadStalley: The Autobiography brought attention to his transition from small town griot to rap star. He’s since worked with brands like Nike
, ESPN
, 10Deep and Mishka. Currently, Stalley has been working with Creative Control
, the media collective associated with Dame Dash, DD172
and fellow rap artist Curren$y. His recent release titled Lincoln Way Nights (Intelligent Trunk Music), he carefully illustrates a typical night out on his popular hometown strip. He appeared on BET
’s 106 and Park as a part of the Music Matters campaign and premiered his video for “SLAPP” on the countdown. Stalley has also recently signed with Maybach Music Group.
Album
Massillon, Ohio
Massillon is a city located in Stark County in the U.S. state of Ohio, approximately 8 miles to the west of Canton, Ohio, 20 miles south of Akron, Ohio, and 50 miles south of Cleveland, Ohio. The population was 32,149 at the 2010 census....
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Early life
Stalley attended Washington High School in Massillon. Stalley played basketball freshman through senior year. After graduation, he left home to play Division 1 basketball but was injured. That setback brought him to New York to play for Long Island UniversityLong Island University
Long Island University is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution of higher education in the U.S. state of New York.-History:...
but a second injury derailed his athletic plans. He changed his focus to music.
Music career
In 2008, he connected with Ohio DJ, Terry UrbanTerry urban
Terry Urban is an American DJ and mixtape composer. He currently resides in New York City and is originally from Cleveland. He is a former semi-pro skate boarder and graffiti artist.- The Press Play Show :...
on the mixtape release “Goin Ape” as well as toured opening for Mos Def
Mos Def
Dante Terrell Smith is an American actor and Emcee known by the stage names Mos Def and Yasiin Bey. He started his hip hop career in a group called Urban Thermo Dynamics, after which he appeared on albums by Da Bush Babees and De La Soul. With Talib Kweli, he formed the duo Black Star, which...
. His 2nd project MadStalley: The Autobiography brought attention to his transition from small town griot to rap star. He’s since worked with brands like Nike
Nike, Inc.
Nike, Inc. is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, which is part of the Portland metropolitan area...
, ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
, 10Deep and Mishka. Currently, Stalley has been working with Creative Control
Creative Control TV
Creative Control TV is an online TV network founded by directors Coodie & Chike. In 2009, the two partnered with Damon Dash to launch the site with the premier of a collaborative album by Mos Def and the Black Keys, "Blakroc." The network launched in New York City on Black Friday, November 27,...
, the media collective associated with Dame Dash, DD172
DD172
DD172 is a media collective founded by American entrepreneur Damon Dash. DD172 encompasses Creative Control, a video agency; America Nu, a magazine; and VNGRD79, a web design firm. It also includes an art gallery. DD172 is named for Dash's initials and its original street address...
and fellow rap artist Curren$y. His recent release titled Lincoln Way Nights (Intelligent Trunk Music), he carefully illustrates a typical night out on his popular hometown strip. He appeared on BET
Bet
Bet or BET may refer to:* A wager in gambling* Basic Economics Test * Bet , the second letter in many Semitic alphabets, including Aramaic, Hebrew, Phoenician and Syriac* Brunauer-Emmett-Teller isotherm. See BET_theory...
’s 106 and Park as a part of the Music Matters campaign and premiered his video for “SLAPP” on the countdown. Stalley has also recently signed with Maybach Music Group.
Discography
Mixtapes- Goin Ape (2008)
- MadStalley: The Autobiography (2009)
- Lincoln Way Nights (Intelligent Trunk Music) (2011)
Album
- Lincoln Way Nights (2011) SMC RecordingsSMC RecordingsSMC Recordings is an independent hip hop record label established in 2005 in San Francisco, California by Ralph Tashjian, Will Bronson and George Nauful.The full-service independent record label SMC primarily signs and distributes established hip-hop artists....
/Fontana DistributionFontana DistributionFontana Distribution is a subsidiary of Universal Music Group that was launched in 2004, which deals in distribution, as well as in a range of sales, marketing, and back office support services, for a diverse roster of independent record labels and their artists. The company takes its name and logo...
Recent release
Lincoln Way Nights ( Intelligent Trunk Music)Links
- http://pitchfork.com/features/out-the-trunk/7943-out-the-trunk-2/
- http://www.spin.com/articles/rise-raps-regular-guys
- http://www.prefixmag.com/news/stalley-speaks-on-lincoln-way-nights/50108/
- http://the330.com/music/massillon-inspires-rap-with-stalley/