Brutally honest, deeply emotional, and full of raw energy—LG Malique’s Carved In Gold mixtape is here to remind us why he’s one of rap’s most exciting new voices. Dropping eight tracks packed with melodic hooks and hard-hitting truths, the project digs deep into the artist’s journey, from struggle to success, all while staying true to his “Living Gold” ethos: resilience, positivity, and the ability to rise stronger from life’s pressures. With his unique mix of vulnerability and confidence, Malique proves once again that he’s more than just another rapper—he’s a storyteller, an artist with something real to say.
Don’t Come Closer kicks off the mixtape and sets the tone from the jump. It’s a warning, almost a plea: stay back. Malique’s not trying to drag anyone into the darkness he’s had to walk through. You give what you’ve got, and when what you’ve got is pain, that’s what spills out. Explaining How It Is keeps the tension high, but shifts the focus to family. Malique puts it plainly: “Growing up in an environment where you always have to be ready changes you, and I’ve seen it happen too many times.” And that weight hits in every bar. With Never Judge Ya, there’s a shift. A breather. It’s a brighter track—one that reaches out, offering understanding, empathy, and a reminder that everyone’s carrying something, everyone’s made their way through mess.
From there, the energy pivots. More Than a Hobby brings a lighter vibe, something breezy, almost spring-like. It’s the kind of track that makes sense when the sun starts showing up again. Make Ya Mama Proud circles back to family, but from a more introspective place. It’s about protecting what matters, growing from your past, recognizing your own patterns, and doing the work to find some kind of mental peace. Even though Comeback looks back at Malique’s past, the lens is softer, more spiritual. It’s not about regret—it’s about gratitude for the present. Livin Lavish wraps things up with a nod to the reward: living well, but knowing exactly what it took to get there. It’s the perfect closing chapter to a body of work loaded with emotion, lived experience, and scars that don’t go away—but that you learn to live with.
Give It to God, the mixtape’s lead single, already gave us a taste of what Carved In Gold would be: honest, heartfelt, and completely unfiltered. LG Malique isn’t just telling his story; he’s shaping the future of rap. His raw honesty, paired with his signature melodic flow, elevates him beyond the typical industry noise. This mixtape is a glimpse into a much larger journey, and if this is just the beginning, we’re all in for a hell of a ride. Don’t sleep on Malique—he’s carving his name in gold, and it’s only going up from here.