Malaa
about the artist
Malaa, a DJ and producer, burst onto the scene in 2015, captivating audiences with his enigmatic persona concealed behind a balaclava. Playing off his anonymity, he established himself by releasing music on Tchami's Confession label, starting with his debut EP, "Illicit," in 2016. This was followed by his immensely popular single, "Notorious," and since then, Malaa has shown no signs of slowing down.
In addition to maintaining a steady flow of releases, Malaa has curated remarkable mixtapes under the title "Illegal Mixtape" and collaborated with Tchami for the highly acclaimed project, NO REDEMPTION. Known for his skillful remixes, Malaa has…
MoreMalaa, a DJ and producer, burst onto the scene in 2015, captivating audiences with his enigmatic persona concealed behind a balaclava. Playing off his anonymity, he established himself by releasing music on Tchami's Confession label, starting with his debut EP, "Illicit," in 2016. This was followed by his immensely popular single, "Notorious," and since then, Malaa has shown no signs of slowing down.
In addition to maintaining a steady flow of releases, Malaa has curated remarkable mixtapes under the title "Illegal Mixtape" and collaborated with Tchami for the highly acclaimed project, NO REDEMPTION. Known for his skillful remixes, Malaa has taken on notable tracks like "In the End (2023)" by Linkin Park. Malaa has solidified his reputation as a performer, with shows at some of the most prestigious venues and festivals across the globe. From Coachella, Ultra, Tomorrowland, to Creamfields, HARD, Electric Zoo, and EDC all have experienced first hand the raw energy Malaa brings to the stage.
In recent years Malaa has achieved more milestones with the release of his debut album in 2022, "Don Malaa." The full length work featured collaborations with esteemed artists such as Ghostface Killah, Fivio Foreign, Tchami, DJ Snake, and more. The success of the album was celebrated with the Don Malaa Tour, where Malaa mesmerised audiences with sold-out shows at renowned venues like the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles and Radius in Chicago. In 2023, Malaa's journey soared to new heights when he delivered a standout performance at the legendary Coachella Music Festival. His ability to defy expectations and push the boundaries of electronic music has cemented his position as an innovative force in the industry.
2024 has brought about the emergence of Malaa's Alter Ego as both an adversary and collaborator. A rebellious counterpart born out of the need to disrupt the status quo in the electronic music scene, this project sees them perform B2B shows as well as produce shared releases. Malaa's mysterious persona has become even more intriguing with the addition of this new counterpart. Through this daring project, Malaa's Alter Ego seeks to push boundaries and create a new space in the world of electronic music, where rules are meant to be broken.
The future of these two is still to be decided but Malaa's enigmatic persona remains a captivating mystery that entrances and intrigues fans and produces uncompromising sonic results.