Stalley

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title: "Stalley" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["1982-births", "living-people", "people-from-massillon,-ohio", "21st-century-african-american-male-rappers", "21st-century-american-male-rappers", "20th-century-american-male-rappers", "20th-century-american-rappers", "african-american-muslims", "rappers-from-ohio", "midwest-hip-hop-musicians", "21st-century-american-rappers", "american-sunni-muslims", "21st-century-american-male-musicians", "atlantic-records-artists", "21st-century-african-american-rappers", "20th-century-african-american-musicians", "muslims-from-ohio"] description: "American rapper (born 1982)" topic_path: "arts" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stalley" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

::summary American rapper (born 1982) ::

::data[format=table title="Infobox musical artist"]

Field	Value
image	Stalley 2012.jpg
caption	Myricks performing in 2012
birth_name	Kyle Alfonso Myricks
birth_date
birth_place	Massillon, Ohio, US
genre	Hip hop
occupation
years_active	2008–present
label
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| image = Stalley 2012.jpg | alt = | caption = Myricks performing in 2012 | birth_name = Kyle Alfonso Myricks | alias = | birth_date = | birth_place = Massillon, Ohio, US | genre = Hip hop | occupation = | instrument = | years_active = 2008–present | label = | website = Kyle Alfonso Myricks (born October 30, 1982), better known by his stage name Stalley, is an American rapper from Massillon, Ohio.

Music career

In 2008, Stalley made his mixtape debut, Goin Ape, with Terry Urban. In 2009, he followed with the release of the new mixtape, titled MadStalley: The Autobiography, and a newfound reputation as a force on stage. Stalley attended the 2010 Iron Mic Competition in Beijing as the featured MC.

2011–2017: Maybach Music Group

After Stalley signed a deal to Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group (MMG) label. Stalley has worked with producers Ski Beatz on the tracks, including "Address", "S.T.A.L.L.E.Y.", "Do It Big", and "Harsh Ave". Artist, named Rashad Thomas, was featured on album Lincoln Way Nights and a recording artist, named J. Rawls would be featured on the track "Babblin".

Stalley was featured on Curren$y's Universal/Def Jam album Pilot Talk on the track "Address" (released in June 2010), as well as he featured on Ski Beatz's Universal/Def Jam projects– including 24 Hour Karate School and 24 Hour Karate School, Pt. 2. In February 2011, Stalley completed a sports-themed music project, commissioned by ESPN, for future use in television and online programming. Stalley's Lincoln Way Nights (released in February 2011) has received 130K+ downloads and reigned at number 2 for Bandcamp hip hop releases. Lincoln Way Nights (released in November 2011) debuted at number 18 on the iTunes hip hop charts and has sold 4K+ copies. Stalley also was featured on the Maybach Music Group albums, including Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, along with Rick Ross's mixtape Rich Forever. He also appeared on Ross' fifth studio album God Forgives, I Don't.

His most recent mixtape Savage Journey To The American Dream (released in March 2012), which reached 100K downloads in the first week, and was featured as the Stereogum Mixtape of the Week and the Spin Rap Release of the Week (7 out of 10). It was graded an XL by XXL, and HipHopDX awarded it 3.5 out of 5. The mixtape almost entirely produced by Huntsville, AL underground veterans Block Beattaz. Stalley's debut retail single "Swangin" featuring Scarface, from his Honest Cowboy, released on March 26, 2013 reuses a beat from G-Side's namesake track "Swangin" off their 2008 album "Starshipz & Rocketz", also produced by Block Beattaz. The music video was released on July 9, 2013 and featured a cameo from Paul Wall. On August 8, 2013, following of his mixtape's release, it was met with generally positive reviews from critics such as PopMatters. After it was revealed, it received a nomination at the 2013's BET Hip Hop Awards for the "Best Mixtape Category". After receiving a great response from his label, he released Honest Cowboy: EP to iTunes on September 17, 2013, which is on the same day as the release of the label's third compilation album Self Made Vol. 3.

On August 22, 2014, Stalley announced his debut album, Ohio, and four days later, he announced October 27 as the release date.

On August 21, 2015, almost one year since announcing his debut album, Stalley released a seven track mixtape, titled The Laughing Introvert. On January 25, 2016, Stalley released his 7th mixtape titled Saving Yusuf.

2017–present: Independent

In 2017, Stalley released his second and third albums through Real Talk Entertainment, New Wave and Another Level. In an August 4 interview with Respect. magazine, he confirmed he was now independent.

In continuation of his independent releases, Stalley released the Tell The Truth: Shame the Devil in late 2017. The EP was the first in a trilogy, with Vols. 2 and 3 released in 2018.

On November 1, 2019, Stalley released an album titled Reflection Of Self: The Head Trip, a collaboration entirely produced by Jansport J. The album was self-released on his Blue Collar Gang imprint.

Stalley announced a full length project, titled Blacklight, entirely produced by Apollo Brown on the independent Mello Music Group label. Set for release on November 19, 2021, the album has features from Joell Ortiz and Skyzoo, who both also separately collaborated with Apollo Brown on their own recent albums.

Personal life

Stalley is a Muslim. When asked about his beard, he revealed he wanted something to grow with him as he grew as an artist, and "Second, I am a Sunni Muslim and it’s part of my religion and me reflecting on all the prophets and great men who had beards before me who were all wise and humbled in their ways of greatness."

Discography

Main article: Stalley discography

• Ohio (2014)

Singles

As lead artist

::data[format=table title="List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name"] | Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | US | US R&B | US Rap | "Lincoln Way Nights" (Shop-Remix) (featuring Rick Ross) | "Swangin" (featuring Scarface) | "Jackin' Chevys" | "Always Into Something" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign) | "One More Shot" (featuring August Alsina and Rick Ross) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 2011 | — | — | — | Lincoln Way Nights | | | | | | | | | 2013 | — | — | — | Honest Cowboy | | | | | | | | | 2014 | — | — | — | Ohio | | | | | | | | | — | — | — | | | | | | | | | | | — | — | — | | | | | | | | | | ::

As featured artist

::data[format=table title="List of singles as featured performer, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name"] | Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | US | US R&B | US Rap | "Slow Down" (Torch featuring Meek Mill, Wale, Gunplay, Stalley and Young Breed) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 2012 | — | — | — | U.F.O. Vol. 2 | | | | | "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | | | | | | | | ::

Guest appearances

::data[format=table title="List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name"]

Title	Year	Other artist(s)	Album	"Address"	"Do It Big"	"I Got Mines"	"S.T.A.L.L.E.Y."	"Cook Up"	"The World Is Ours"	"Party Heart"	"Slow Down"	"Gentleman's Quarterly"	"Another Round" (Remix)	"Ten Jesus Pieces"	"Tye Dye"	"Love Sosa" (Remix)	"Fuckin' Problems" (Remix)	"Thot Street"	"Chain Smokin'"	"5x A Day"	"Payout"	"Hustle Route"	"Peace of Mine"
2010	Curren$y	Pilot Talk
Ski Beatz, The Cool Kids	24 Hour Karate School
Ski Beatz, Tabi Bonney, Nikki Wray, Ras Kass
Ski Beatz
2011	Wale, Black Cobain, Tone P
2012	Rick Ross, Pharrell, Meek Mill	Rich Forever
Rick Ross, 2 Chainz
Torch, Meek Mill, Wale, Gunplay, Young Breed	U.F.O. Vol. 2
Ski Beatz	24 Hour Karate School Presents: Twilight
Rick Ross, Wale
Rick Ross	God Forgives, I Don't
Chevy Woods	rowspan="3"
2013	Rick Ross
2014	Fat Trel	Gleesh
2015	Gunplay, Curren$y	Living Legend
2016	Westside Gunn	Hitler Wears Hermes IV
Skyzoo, Apollo Brown	The Easy Truth
2017	Leeb Godchild	N/A
2018	Gerald Walker, Rockie Fresh	N/A
"Reflect Reprise"	2018	R+R=Now	Collagically Speaking
"Floatin'"	2018	Chico	Steak X Shrimp, Vol. 3
"Asteroids"	2019	Mickey Factz, Daylyt, Grafh, Skyzoo, Yatta Barz	The Achievement: The Deluxe Edition
"Let Me Know"	2020	LNDN DRGS	Burnout 4
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References

References

1. "ACE Repertory".
2. (2012-03-29). "Interview: Stalley Talks New Mixtape, His Maybach Music Group Crew, and Self Made Vol. 2". Complex.
3. (2011-04-19). "Rick Ross Signs Stalley To Maybach Music Group". Complex.
4. (2011-03-10). "Stalley charts own course after basketball - ESPN". [[ESPN]].
5. (2011-11-08). "iTunes - Music - Lincoln Way Nights (Deluxe Version) by Stalley". [[iTunes]].
6. (2012-07-31). "iTunes - Music - God Forgives, I Don't (Deluxe Edition) by Rick Ross". [[iTunes]].
7. (2012-04-11). "Mixtape Of The Week: Stalley Savage Journey To The American Dream". Stereogum.
8. (2012-03-30). "Stalley, Savage Journey to the American Dream - XXL". Xxlmag.com.
9. Ortiz, Edwin. (2012-04-06). "Stalley - Savage Journey To the American Dream (Mixtape Review)". HipHop DX.
10. (2013-03-26). "iTunes - Music - Swangin (feat. Scarface) - Single by Stalley". [[iTunes]].
11. (2013-07-09). "Stalley Swangin Video Scarface". Complex.
12. (September 5, 2013). "Stalley: Honest Cowboy". Popmatters.com.
13. Music News Desk. "MMG Rapper Stalley to Release 'Honest Cowboy' EP; Out, 9/17". Broadwayworld.com.
14. (September 17, 2013). "iTunes - Music - Honest Cowboy by Stalley". iTunes.
15. (September 11, 2013). "Maybach Music Group Talks 'Self Made 3' With Breakfast Club, Teases New Tour". Vibe.com.
16. Trevor Smith. (September 15, 2014). "Stalley Announces Title Of Debut Album [Update: Release Date & Album Cover Revealed]". HotNewHipHop.
17. Ken McLauchlin. "Stalley the Laughing Introvert New Mixtape". HotNewHipHop.
18. (August 4, 2017). "Trunk Muzik: An Interview With The Midwest Savior, Stalley".
19. Clark, Trent. (2017-11-02). "Stalley Announces Post-MMG Album & Drops "My Line" Single With Migos".
20. Lamb, Karas. (2019-11-04). "Mixtape Monday: Stalley, Brother Ali, Apollo Brown, Scarab Shabazz + More".
21. "Reflection Of Self: The Head Trip, by Stalley".
22. (October 31, 2019). "Stalley Freestyles + Talks Being Independent, Spiritual Evolution & New Project {{!}} SWAY'S UNIVERSE".
23. "Blacklight, by Apollo Brown & Stalley".
24. "Apollo Brown".
25. (October 10, 2013). "MMG Stalley: How Ross discovered him. Speaks on being Muslim, on tour w/ Kendrick Lamar & more".
26. (May 11, 2012). "Stalley Reveals Progress On "Self Made Vol. 2," And His Relationship With Rick Ross". [[HipHopDX]].
27. (April 27, 2010). "Stalley: Man Plans and God Laughs".
28. (2011-10-24). ["iTunes - Music - Lincoln Way Nights (Shop-Remix) feat. Rick Ross] - Single by Stalley". [[iTunes]].
29. (2013-03-26). "iTunes - Music - Swangin (feat. Scarface) - Single by Stalley". [[iTunes]].
30. (2012-07-24). "iTunes - Music - Slow Down (feat. Meek Mill, Wale, Gunplay, Stalley & Young Breed) - Single by Torch". [[iTunes]].
31. Jeffries, David. "Pilot Talk – Currensy". [[Rovi Corporation]].
32. Jeffries, David. "Ski Beatz – 24 Hour Karate School". [[Rovi Corporation]].
33. (2011-06-02). "New Music: Wale Ft. Stalley, Black Cobain x Tone P "Cook Up"". Rap Radar.
34. Jeffries, David. "Rich Forever – Rick Ross". [[Rovi Corporation]].
35. (2012-01-31). "New Music: Torch Ft. Meek Mill, Wale, Stalley, Gunplay & Young Breed "Slowdown"". Rap Radar.
36. (2011-12-14). "New Video: Ski Beatz x Stalley "Gentleman's Quarterly"". Rap Radar.
37. (2012-03-12). "New Music: Rick Ross, Wale & Stalley "Another Round (Remix)"". Rap Radar.
38. Jeffries, David. "God Forgives, I Don't – Rick Ross". [[Rovi Corporation]].
39. (2012-10-25). "New Music: Chevy Woods x Stalley "Tye Dye"". Rap Radar.
40. (January 16, 2013). "Rick Ross & Stalley "Love Sosa Freestyle". Cheri Media Group.
41. (2013-02-07). "New Music: Rick Ross x Stalley "Fuckin' Problems (Freestyle)"". Rap Radar.

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