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Big Duke | |
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| Birth name | Chris Malloy |
| Born | October 25, 1986 |
| Origin | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, drum programmer, artist manager |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Website | dontmindifiduke.com |
Chris Malloy (born October 25, 1986), professionally known as Big Duke or DONTMINDIFIDUKE, is an American record producer, drum programmer, and former artist manager. He is best known for his work with artists such as Kanye West, The Game, Symba, and Machine Gun Kelly. Active in the music industry since 2007, he is recognized for his dynamic production style, particularly his drum programming and artist development skills.
Early life
editMalloy was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He began his career in the music industry as a manager, working with local artists before transitioning into full-time music production. In 2012, he relocated to Los Angeles to further his career.[1]
Career
editManagement and Transition to Production
editMalloy started as a manager working with artists including Chip Tha Ripper (now King Chip) before transitioning to production full-time in 2013.[2]
Collaborations and Production Work
editMalloy is credited as a producer on Born 2 Rap (2019), the ninth studio album by The Game.[3] He produced songs such as “Just So You Know” and “Stainless” (featuring Anderson .Paak). He also contributed to the 2022 single “Eazy” by Kanye West and The Game.[4]
His credits include collaborations with:
- Kanye West
- The Game
- Symba
- Machine Gun Kelly
- Anderson .Paak
- 21 Savage
- Snoop Dogg
He is known for blending soulful samples with heavy drums and cinematic layering.[5]
Podcast and Education
editIn 2025, Malloy began developing a podcast focused on music publishing, management, production, and artist development, aimed at educating aspiring producers.[6]
Personal life
editMalloy emphasizes the importance of creative control, artist ownership, and mentoring the next generation of music professionals.[1]
External links
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References
edit- ^ a b "Meet Chris "Big Duke" Malloy". VoyageLA. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ "Big Duke". SoundBetter. 25 April 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ Williams, Keith Nelson Jr. (January 27, 2022). "Big Duke talks studio sessions with The Game and Kanye West". Revolt. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ "Big Duke talks witnessing Kanye and Game make 'Eazy'". Yahoo Entertainment. February 3, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ "Everything You Need to Know About TJPL News Magazine Issue 16". TJPL News. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ "Unveiling #LOFIDUKE: A Conversation with Chris Malloy". Music Arena GH via Medium. January 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2025.