Maliibu Miitch | |
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 Roberts in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Jennifer Jade Roberts (1991-03-04)March 4, 1991 (age 34) |
| Origin | New York City, New York, U.S. |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Atlantic,Island,Def Jam |
| Formerly of | Malibu N Helene |
| Website | maliibumiitchofficial |
Jennifer Jade Roberts (born March 4, 1991), known professionally asMaliibu Miitch, is a rapper, singer, and songwriter. Born inCharlotte, North Carolina and raised inNew York City, Roberts started rapping in 2009. Prior to her solo career, she was a member of the hip hop duo Malibu N Helene.[1]
In 2013, the duo released their debut EP titled,Hood Foreign and signed toDef Jam/Island Records a year later. In 2015, they released two singles: "Figure8" (produced byMustard) and "Starin' at It" (produced byDem Jointz).[2] In 2017, she released a mixtape titledMaliibu Miitch Top 5.[3] In 2018, Roberts pursued a solo career with the release of her debut single titled "Give Her Some Money" underAtlantic Records that was produced byHitmaka.[4][5]
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Maliibu's mother, Venessa White, was born inCharlotte, North Carolina and raised inNew York City, New York. It was there that she met Maliibu's father, Brett Roberts, who was a Vietnamese adopted fromVietnam when he was a child. When Maliibu was 3 years old, her mother leftCharlotte to move toNew York City with her other two siblings.
Maliibu began modeling at 17 years old but quickly picked up rapping. In 2011 Maliibu made it intoJim Jones Hustle In the Morning music video which fueled her desire to rap even more.
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In 2009, Maliibu Miitch picked up rapping, and started freestyling in ciphers around her neighborhood in theSouth Bronx. What started as a hobby for the then 18-year-old rapper ended up helping her land her first record deal in 2011 withRuff Ryders CEO Darin "Dee" Dean. The deal was co-signed by producerSwizz 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 debut extended play through Empire, titledHood Foreign, after her company.
In 2014, Maliibu Miitch signed her second deal, which would become her first major label deal atIsland Records. There, she teamed up with a female singer, releasing two singles in 2015: "Figure8," produced byDJ Mustard, and "Starin At It," produced byDem 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 withAtlantic Records. This was her second major recording deal, but her first-ever solo deal. She released the single, "Give Her Some Money," produced byHitmaka in 2018. She is currently working withEntertainment One Music to release her debut album.
Maliibu cites her mother,Lil' Kim,Lauryn Hill,Rihanna,50 Cent,Jay-Z,Nicki Minaj,Foxy Brown andJadakiss as her style and rap influences.[6][3]
| Maliibu Miitch discography | |
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| EPs | 1 |
| Singles | 13 |
| Title | Details | Ref. |
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| Hood Foreign |
| [7] |
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Ko8e" | 2016 | Non-album singles |
| "Hello" | ||
| "4 AM" | 2017 | |
| "Gwapamole" | ||
| "The Count" | ||
| "Give Her Some Money" | 2018 | |
| "Bum Bitch" | ||
| "Celine" | 2019 | |
| "Double O" | 2020 | |
| "Let's Be Honest" | ||
| "Gucci" (withBree Runway) | 2000and4Eva | |
| "I Like What I Like" | 2021 | Non-album singles |
| "Dangerous" (with THEMXXNLIGHT) | 2022 |
| Title | Year | Album | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Bank" Qveen Herby (featuringMonogem & Maliibu Miitch) | 2017 | EP 2 | [8] |
| "XXXTC" Brooke Candy (featuringCharli XCX & Maliibu Miitch) | 2019 | Sexorcism | [9] |
| "Poppin" On The Hunt (featuring Maliibu Miitch) | 2020 | Non-album singles | [10] |
| "Like That" Adrian Gamboa (featuring Maliibu Miitch) | 2022 | [11] | |
| "T'd Up" 22Gz (featuring Maliibu Miitch) | 2024 | [12] |