Malko

Bio

At barely 24, Malko is already one of the most promising figures of the new wave in hip hop. While he points to Josman, Laylow and Stromae as some of his biggest influences, Malko traces his own path – he develops a knack for fashion, takes inspiration from the visual arts and collaborates with musical artists from all horizons. Prolific in his creation, he works tirelessly to master his craft and sharpen his flow. 

He shares his first songs through the Spleen Amore 3-pack (Cult Nation), in November 2021. As the release buzzes overseas, Malko quickly goes back into the studio to work on his next sound and returns in the fall of 2022 with four new tracks. The songs feature local collaborations with artists such as Mike Clay (Clay & Friends), Jason Brando (Charlotte Cardin) et Pops & Poolboy (Fouki), as well as French ones, such as producer BlackDoe (Tayc) and rapper damlif (Yotanka Records). The songs are illustrated by director Aimé Irabahaye (Skiifall). Malko flies to Paris for the release of the 1st single and solidifies relationships built over the internet.

In the summer of 2023, Malko released 30°, a trifecta of afro vibes. Co-written and co-produced by his creative partner Willy Wonder and Hypnotic Beats (Damso, SCH), the project reinforced Malko’s profile at home and abroad. In a couple of weeks, the focus track MOTOMAMI had become the young artist’s most streamed song ever on Spotify. 

Some months later, Malko shared his first EP, MAELSTRÖM and became the first francophone artist to be named Amazon Music Canada’s Breakthrough Artist. The young artist was back in Paris in the spring of 2024 and recorded with creators such as Raydaprince, Lucci et Bloody. Malko will release two projects in 2024 : the 4-pack SAHRARA in July and another EP in the fall.