Maliibu Miitch Is Ready To Take Over

In the five years since the release of her last project, Maliibu Miitch has taken massive strides in the development of her career. She has released a few of her biggest solo successes yet in “Give Her Some Money” and “I Like What I Like” and has collaborated with up-and coming and underground stars such as Coi Leray, Bree Runway, Qveen Herby, Charli XCX, Brooke Candy, and Tommy Genesis.

Maliibu Miitch has one of the most distinct flows and verses amongst female rappers currently in the industry. Inspired by stars such as Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, and Jadakiss, the Bronx star is carving out a unique place in the industry for herself. Not many people can fit equally well on a hard-hitting rap song as a hyper-pop song, but Maliibu Miitch sounds effortless over either style.

Since the release of her 2017 EP 'Top 5', Maliibu Miitch has released droplet singles every year. 2018 saw the release of her biggest success to date, the empowering feminist anthem “Give Her Some Money”, alongside its follow-up “Bum B*tch”. After the turn of the decade, in 2020, she released the singles “Double O” and “Let’s Be Honest”, alongside her high profile feature on Bree Runway’s “Gucci”. This success carried her into the successful 2021 single “I Like What I Like”.

While this release rollout may seem muted to an untrained eye, it has served as an effective way for her to keep her growing audience engaged in the process of completing her upcoming album and weaving through varying record deals. Her profile has grown significantly in the time since 'Top 5', and it is hard to see her next project not being her biggest yet.

In the lead-up, Maliibu has released “Letter To My Ex” alongside “Slide” with B-Lovee. While it is unclear as of now which of these, if either, will be included on the new project, they serve as a promising lead-in to the album. “Letter To My Ex” shows a vulnerable side of her while maintaining her confident persona, retelling the story of a fallout with a past lover, but showing how she is thriving in the fallout. The lack of reliance on a catchy, attention-grabbing chorus is a rare delight to see in today’s industry. “Slide” is a more traditionally structured drill banger, where Maliibu commits herself to the streets while flexing her upward mobility in the industry.

When Maliibu MIitch’s next project drops, if she lives up to the critical success of its predecessor, it will likely be one of the most well-received female rap projects of the year. Her prior work has been the recipient of acclaim from Paper, The Fader, XXL, Complex, Pitchfork, and Hypebeast, and she has received a shoutout from Nicki Minaj herself. The time of Maliibu Miitch is now, and her upcoming project is on its way to prove it.

The Female Rap Room had the privilege of hosting an interview with Maliibu Miitch on May 13. The interview can be read below.

It’s been five years since the release of your EP ‘Top 5’. How have you grown as an artist over that time?

I'd probably say my attitude & how I look at the industry now.... I'm trying to be more business minded and more disciplined.

Describe your new album in three words.

Gangsta , blunt & vibes

Did you find any pressure going into this music cycle?

No not at all, I don't believe in stressing myself about things that's going to happen anyway.... I always believed whats meant for me , well be...

What is your songwriting process like, and when did you begin working on this project?

I honestly don't have a process I go to tha studio & listen to a bunch of beats & pick what I vibe 2 the best

What do you like to do outside of music that helps rejuvenate your creativity?

Probably be around my family & friends

What's the biggest misconception people have about you?

That I'm not consistent enough .. I think everyone has their own thoughts on what they think was going on ... & it was honestly because I was in a very sticky situation with my business.

What keeps you motivated to keep pushing for your dreams? Is there a time you had to redefine your own meaning of success?

My family most definitely keeps me grounded and grinding , I always been a hustler so I was always up to something trying to finesse to get my next dollar wether it was music or whatever. Honestly my definition of success is seeing my family happy & having no worries , however that gets done i'll be content.

Is there any female rappers you think that people should be paying more attention to?

Lola Brooke , Girll Codee & Young Devyn

Any dream collaborations?

Jay-Z , Nicki Minaj & If I could go bar for bar with Jadakiss that would literally make my entire lyfe lol

If you could change anything about the industry, what would it be?

The bad business , its like its glorified & accepted. When it shouldn't be at all. It's disgusting the way these cooperations will play with u.

In addition to the project, what else are you working on? Anything coming up for you creatively that you are excited to share?

Fashion! I want to continue working with all the designers I saw in magazines when I was growing up. You know because with fashion you can do & be anthing you want.