Born Mallik Demond Wells on April 27, 1998, in Washington Park, Illinois, Redd Bricks grew up just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, in the Metro East area that has long fed the region’s music scene. Today, the African American musician, songwriter and YouTuber represents the St. Louis area as an emerging voice in hip-hop and trap.
His creative life stretches beyond the studio. Through his YouTube channel and Twitch streams, Redd Bricks has built a community around entertainment and real-time connection, giving fans a direct line to his personality. That same openness shapes his songwriting, where he speaks to listeners as if they’re already part of his circle.
His latest single, “Going On,” brings those sides together. Built around motivation, resilience and self-discovery, the song captures the long middle stretch of chasing a dream, the part where the work is constant and success isn’t guaranteed yet. Rather than flexing what he hasn’t reached, Redd Bricks leans into the grind itself, delivering an honest record that anyone pushing toward a goal can relate to.
From Washington Park to a growing online following, Redd Bricks is steadily laying the foundation for a bigger career. Stream “Going On” on Spotify and YouTube, and follow @51reddbricks to watch the next chapter unfold.
