Maliibu Miitch

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Jennifer Jade Roberts (born March 4, 1991), known professionally as Maliibu Miitch, is an American rapper, songwriter, and entertainer of African American , Vietnamese, and Filipino descent. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and raised in the South Bronx since the age of three, Roberts started rapping in 2009 and started releasing songs and freestyles throughout the following years.

In 2013, she released her first EP titled HoodForeign. In 2014, she signed to Island Records and released two singles the following year: "Figure8", produced by Mustard on the beat and "Starin at It", produced by Dem Jointz.[1] In 2017, she released a mix tape titled Maliibu Miitch Top 5,[2] In 2018, Roberts released her debut single titled "Give Her Some Money" under Atlantic Records that was produced by Hitmaka.[3][4]

Early life[]

Maliibu's mother, Venessa White, was born and raised in the deep south of South and North Carolina. It was there she met Maliibu's father, Brett Roberts, who was an adopted refugee from Vietnam. When Maliibu was 3 years old, her mother left Charlotte to move to New York City with her other two siblings. Maliibu began modeling at 17 years old, but quickly picked up rapping. In 2011 Maliibu made it into Jim Jones Hustle In the Morning music video which fueled her desire to rap even more.

Career[]

In 2009, Maliibu Miitch picked up rapping, and started free styling in cyphers around her neighborhood in the South Bronx. What started out as a hobby for the then 18 year old rapper ended up helping her land her first record deal in 2011 with Ruff Ryders CEO Darin "Dee" Dean. The deal was co-signed by producer Swizz Beatz.

In 2013, at the age of 21, Maliibu Miitch went independent and started her own label and all-female cooperation. Later that year, she released her first EP through Empire, titled HoodForeign, after her company.

In 2014, Maliibu Miitch signed her second deal, which would become her first major label deal at Island Records. There, she teamed up with a female singer, releasing two singles in 2015: "Figure8," produced by DJ Mustard, and "Starin At It," produced by Dem Jointz. After taking a two year break from music, Roberts returned in 2017 with her EP, "Top 5," and singles "Gwapamole" and "4 AM,".

Within a couple of months, Maliibu Miitch once again landed another deal, this time with Atlantic Records. This was her second major recording deal, but her first ever solo deal. She released the single, "Give Her Some Money," produced by Hitmaka in 2018. She is currently working with Entertainment One Music to release her debut album.

Influences[]

Maliibu cites her mother, Rihanna, 50 Cent, JayZ, Nicki Minaj, Foxy Brown and Jadakiss as her style and rap influences.[2]

Discography[]

Extended plays[]

List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Details
Hood Foreign
  • Released: September 3, 2013
  • Format:
    • Digital download
    • Streaming
  • Label: Hood Foreign

Singles[]

As lead artist[]

Title Year Album
"Ko8e" 2016 non-album singles
"Hello"
"4 AM" 2017
"Gwapamole"
"The Count"
"Give Her Some Money" 2018 TBA
"Bum Bitch"
"Celine" 2019
"Double O" 2020
"Let's Be Honest"
"Gucci"[5]
(with Bree Runway)
2000and4Eva

References[]

  1. ^ Jagota, Vrinda. "Maliibu Miitch Is Empowering Women on Her Way to the Top". Paper. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  2. ^ a b Grayevsky, Noa. "Maliibu Miitch Is the Bronx's Next Big Rapper". Vice. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  3. ^ "Maliibu Miitch Celebrates the Baddies of the World on New Song "Give Her Some Money"". XXL. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  4. ^ "Maliibu Miitch "Bum Bitch" Video: Watch Rapper Count Up Racks". XXL. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  5. ^ "Gucci". Twitter. Retrieved 2020-07-21.
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