An acronym for “Based On A Truth Story,” BOATS is poised to transport listeners to a utopia of Malcolm’s creation. “BOATS will take listeners on a journey to Away — an oasis built for the chosen and run by the redeemed,” he shares of the concept behind the record. “Imagine a place where you become what you long to become. Imagine a place where your gift makes a way. Imagine a place where beauty reflects the ones who protect it, and its foundation is held together by the stories of the broken. Welcome to Away.”
Celebrating BOATS, Malcolm serves a heavy dose of reality rap with an autobiographical music video for “Nothing Into Something,” highlighting his growth into the artist and family man we presently know. “This is the most powerful record and video I’ve made thus far! [I] can’t express the excitement and redemption this truth story holds,” wrote Malcolm on social media.
The visual follows “40,” which depicts Malcolm waging war against his flesh, bracing for a fight in the desert — watch HERE. Outfitted with magnetic vocals and thought-provoking lyrics, “40” was the second glimpse into BOATS, following spiritual workout “Cardio,” which debuted in September.
BOATS is a follow-up to his familial 16-track collection, Tree, which received a 2023 GMA Dove Award nomination in the Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year category. The nod marked Malcolm’s seventh career Dove Award nomination.
Stream or purchase BOATS HERE. For more information, visit www.stevenmalcolm.com.
Steven Malcolm BOATS Official Tracklisting:
1. “Truth Story”
2. “Mr. Away”
3. “Cardio”
4. “Bounce”
5. “Ten on Eleven”
6. “Better Days”
7. “Story of a Rider”
8. “All on Me”
9. “On Time God (Interlude)”
10. “Never Let Me Go”
11. “Nothing Into Something”
12. “Enough (feat. Anderson Michael)”
13. “40”
14. “Paper Plane”
15. “Everything I Need”
16. “Not Alone”
