General News / January 8, 2020

Quick-fire Questions: Malaki

General News / January 8, 2020

Quick-fire Questions: Malaki

Getting lost down youtube worm holes about the ocean’s secrets, his Glastonbury rider and loads more.

He’s not been releasing music for long but Malaki has certainly made a splash since emerging earlier in 2019. The Dublin MC blends numerous styles, most notably borrowing elements from spoken word to spin poignant tales of the mundanities of life in the city.

Grabbing attention through tracks like ‘Love Through a Cigarette‘ and ‘Call Us By Our Name’, the young poet has already played a sold out headliner and bolstered his growing reputation as a lively performer.

He’s capitalised on last year’s growing excitement with his debut EP ‘Butterfly Boy’ that features production from frequent collaborator Matthew Harris.

Undoubtedly one to watch for 2020 we caught up with Malaki to get to know the man behind the music.

You are fighting in the octagon, what song do you walk out to?
AC/DC – Thunderstruck.

What fact about you would surprise people?
I don’t actually have a Spotify account! I’m a YouTube kid.

What does retirement look like for you in the future?
Nothing too crazy, just being happy with who I am and where I am.

What is your morning ritual?
4 Weetabix, 250ml Apple Juice and a rollie.

What movie / video game has the best soundtrack?
Guardians of the Galaxy

Finish this sentence: You should never __________
Lock eyes with a bull in an open field.

What is essential to have with you in the studio?
Cup of tea, Matthew, Notebook.

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What is the last thing you watched on Netflix/youtube/tv?
Ten deepest darkest secrets of the ocean (YouTube)

What are you addicted to?
Trying to please others or make people happy.

You have your own talk show, who is your first guest?
My ex.

 

 

Malaki

You are headlining Glastonbury, what are your most outrageous rider requests?
A therapist, imported wine from the Himalayas and a Toblerone.

The first album you bought?
Jazz – Queen

You can choose one artist to head up the government and subsequently save the country, who is it?
Donald Glover.

You can rock the stage with any act past or present, who are you choosing?
Michael Jackson.

What is your pet hate?
Pessimism.

Malaki Plays Whelan’s March 21 click here for tickets.

Photo Credit: Matthew Harris