Maaly Raw: The Sonic Craftsman Behind Uzi’s Hits

By HypeFresh

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Philly-born producer Maaly Raw (Jamaal Henry) has become the hidden hand behind some of hip-hop's most explosive tracks.

Known for his signature intro tag “Dat be Maaly Raw,” his production—like on Lil Uzi Vert’s Luv Is Rage 2 hits “444+222” and “Dark Queen”—combines unconventional melodies with hard-hitting drums that “hurl songs forward”. His influence extends to other heavy-hitters like Meek Mill, Playboi Carti, and PnB Rock

“I told him, ‘I need a tag.’ … ‘That be Maaly Raw,’ that’s what stood out.”

Growing up in West and Southwest Philly, Maaly started producing in high school, mastering FL Studio in just minutes—and never looking back thefader.com+1thefader.com+1. In interviews, he shared how Lil Uzi Vert recorded the iconic tag in-studio:

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Stay tuned—explore the producers and innovators crafting Philly’s next wave of hip-hop.

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