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When did Malik Yusef start making music?
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Malik Yusef's first song “Wouldn’t You Like to Ride” released in 2003.
Malik Yusef El Shabazz Jones (born April 4, 1971), known simply as Malik Yusef, is an American spoken word artist, poet, musician, film producer and actor based in Chicago, Illinois. He is most known for his extensive work with superstar Kanye West as well as artists like Common, Vic Mensa, and more.
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