Malik Pendleton

It's hard to imagine Malik Pendleton, a gifted singer and studio player, was once a convict serving 11 months in a North Carolina prison for illegal street activities. Nevertheless, this New Jersey native got his act together and pursued his true calling in music--songwriting. Pendleton is a four-year songwriting veteran who has already penned lyrics for R&B artists like 702, Diana Ross, SWV, George Benson and Zhane. His teamwork with R&B diva Mary J.