ILLView Incorporation

'Malachi,' was born Prince Malachi Adoni Jah Grant on August 19 and represents New York's (914). His mother Valerie Jones gave him the first name Prince Malachi because she felt he was special right from birth. The whole situation was special, not being born in a hospital. Valerie was declared legally dead but revived from just birthing him into the world. She called him Malachi which in Hebrew means 'my messenger' or 'my angel' and also means 'chosen one'. Since he was her first son you added Prince to his first name and called him Prince Malachi. In his life Prince Malachi has kept the standard his name dictates. His mom has said countless times over due to his overwhelming ability to accomplish and learn things plus his character, "I knew when you were born you were going to be special." Many people that know Prince Malachi will attest he is a special one of a kind individual. His peers youngster and elderly have all said he is a great person to look up to. The is an ingredient that pushes him everyday, because he didn't always feel those words meaning but does everyday now.

One adjective to describe Prince Malachi is tenacious, as he taught himself to read using Hip Hop as his guide. As People like LL, Nas, AZ, Big L, Big Pun, Biggie, Mase and Tupac came on the scene hip hop would capture him completely. As Prince Malachi grew, he played instruments (piano, clarinet) and wrote R&B songs. In his first year at Temple University, Prince Malachi realized music was his passion, and linked every class to music. Prince Malachi was given the nickname Merksmilez for consistently 'merking' which means to cancel "you can't do it" faces by simply accomplishing his goals and smiling as he does so. He began to take his musical talent seriously and started developing his talent for both business law and music.

In doing so, Prince Malachi made numerous connections and has interned with Sport Agent/Lawyer and mentor Michael Duricko. It was through his internship with S.E.M.I. (Sports Entertainment Management International) that Prince Malachi's passion for the law grabbed the attention of Michael Duricko. Duricko began to take extra time to mentor him, asking numerous questions which developed Prince Malachi's business and Law mind even more. One of those questions being, "What is the best way for you to proceed with your passion? Go to law school now and move forward with your passion for music. Or do you want push forward with your music now developing artist and then go to law school?" These questions led to official creation of Prince Malachi's company Illview Incorporated. Michael Duricko is a consultant to Prince Malachi's management company Illview Incorporated (established October 2006), consisting of traditional and non traditional talent. Currently Illview contains producer Ill Phil from Virginia, Hip hop artists Prince Malachi from New York and Young Press Pennsylvania and also R&B Artist Chris from North Carolina.

Malachi has put his aspirations for law school on hold, to put Illview in an 'Ill' position within the marketplace. Do not mistake Malachi's Law school aspirations on hold, as he will not go. He is determined to get his Law Degree so he may practice Entertainment law and Corporate Law and continue to build his company even more with his J.D and possibly a L.L.M. It is Prince Malachi's vision to promote a culture of elitist, no matter the industry. It is his belief that, through delivering top quality music and role models for individuals to aspire to be like. Not in the sense of carbon copies but rather the drive to be the best in their fields while promoting a positive image that is healthy for the youth to be inspired and aspire to do the same. Illview Incorporated is a young company powered by Malachi's vision, a vision power by Malachi's determination and dedication to make that vision a reality. Prepare your mind and eye's for an "Illview" on the world.

May 2007, Prince Malachi Graduated from Temple University with a Bachelors Degree in Business Law and a certification in Human resource management. Prince Malachi also received another honor his first feature in Grip Magazine's quarterly publication "Bout2Blow," an Atlanta based publication. Four months later his second, in 'WWS Magazine,' a west coast publication. December of '07 he made airways on '95.1 FM Hype Radio,' a local Bronx, NY station. A 30 minute segment, where he was interviewed, and received radio play for 3 of his songs. In March 2008 Prince Malachi headlined a show at the 507 Bar in Brooklyn, NY. In July Malachi was interviewed for a Region New York TV show "More than Music" which will air in September. In August 2008 Protégé Magazine, The Weather Report and Storm Watch feature Prince Malachi in their publications. Prince Malachi has performed in over 50 shows and counting within the last year since graduating and returning to New York. Prince Malachi has a compilation album entitled Solidified; this album includes 2 Harlem natives (Dun Da God and Ko-sign). Solidified will be released in August 2008. Prince Malachi also has a solo mix tape entitled, 'Just That ILL' and anticipates its release at the end of August 2008.

Prince Malachi has a musician's ear and a composer's direction. When people hear Prince Malachi many have been reminded of the early '90s rap renaissance period which influenced and helped shape his distinctive sound. People are drawn to Malachi because of the lyrical content and message within his music. Malachi creates catchy hooks with lyrical finesse. He is spiritually connected and wishes to convey a message through every song. Every song is constructed as a novel or movie building the characters feelings to the climax. He draws from his experiences to deliver this structure without trying; he is a natural storyteller and has the positive true stories to prove it. His lyrical ability is mind boggling and encompasses a New York fresh style with an early '90s rap renaissance feel to the new millennium to make Hip Hop his own. His presence is strong and positive and inspirational. His songs, style and flow show every part of him as an individual. He can make you dance, think, smile, cry, aspire, wonder, hope, and be proud to just be you. Fast, slow, tough, relaxed, introspective, fun he can do it all and has the determination to be better than he was one second ago.

Prince Malachi's greatest inspiration comes from his grandfather, Howard Arnold Jones. "He taught me how to be a real man." Unfortunately his grandfather passed before he was able to fully understand. "He didn't get to see me graduate high school or college, but I know he is proud of me. He is a father to me. He treated me like I was his son." Prince Malachi's grandfather was in the hospitalized September 1999. Prince Malachi wasn't worried as he viewed his grandfather as unbreakable. But upon being notified that his grandfather wanted to see him and kept asking for him, Prince Malachi became startled. Upon reaching the hospital Prince Malachi noticed his grandpa's face as though he wasn't going to make it. "He cracked jokes on me and we laughed. Told me to stay focused and I would be all right." His grandfather passed away later on that night. Breeding a feeling that, his grandfather waited to see him before passing away. Prince Malachi believes that, "even in his weakest state he is the strongest man I've ever known. I admire and aspire to be that type of man. Knowing who you are and embracing it fully is one step to doing that. I do that through my music and in my life. My music is just to show others what he showed me. A real man can never fall."

All and all Prince Malachi is simply an ambitious, skilled and talented young man driven off his grandfather's last words to him: "You'll make it". Prince Malachi's younger brother told him, "Destiny is not a given it's a choice so embrace it!" And Prince Malachi is embracing all the challenges and success with a smile.