On August 8, 2013, following of his mixtape's release, it was met with generally positive reviews from critics such as PopMatters. After it was revealed, it received a nomination at the 2013's BET Hip Hop Awards for the "Best Mixtape Category". After receiving a great response from his label, he released Honest Cowboy: EP to iTunes on September 17, 2013, which is on the same day as the release of the label's third compilation album Self Made Vol. 3. On August 22, 2014, Stalley announced his debut album, Ohio, and four days later, he announced October 27 as the release date. On August 21, 2015, almost one year since announcing his debut album, Stalley released a seven track mixtape, titled The Laughing Introvert. On January 25, 2016, Stalley released his 7th mixtape titled Saving Yusuf. 2017–present: Independent In 2017, Stalley released his second and third albums through Real Talk Entertainment, New Wave and Another Level. In an August 4 interview with Respect. magazine, he confirmed he was now independent. In continuation of his independent releases, Stalley released the Tell The Truth: Shame the Devil in late 2017. The EP was the first in a trilogy, with Vols. 2 and 3 released in 2018. On November 1, 2019, Stalley released an album titled Reflection Of Self: The Head Trip, a collaboration entirely produced by West Coast beatmaker Jansport J. The album was self-released on his Blue Collar Gang imprint. Stalley announced a full length project, titled Blacklight, entirely produced by Apollo Brown on the independent Mello Music Group label. Set for release on November 19, 2021, the album has features from Joell Ortiz and Skyzoo, who both also separately collaborated with Apollo Brown on their own recent albums. Personal life Stalley is a Muslim. When asked about his beard, he revealed he wanted something to grow with him as he grew as an artist, and "Second, I am a Sunni Muslim and it’s part of my religion and me reflecting on all the prophets and great men who had beards before me who were all wise and humbled in their ways of greatness." Discography Singles As lead artist As featured artist Guest appearances References External links 1982 births Living people People from Massillon, Ohio African-American male rappers African-American Muslims Rappers from Ohio Midwest hip hop musicians 21st-century American rappers American Sunni Muslims 21st-century American male musicians Atlantic Records artists 21st-century African-American