Malika

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Coming from a strong musical background, Malika’s father founded London’s first pirate radio station Time Radio, which introduced her to the melting pot of sounds that have come from the UK over the decades. She honed her craft among UK Music legends of the Lovers Rock era growing up around family friends Janet Kay and Carol Thompson. Being influenced by such deep roots of Music, Malika had significant successes in music early on in her career, particularly with Crazy Cousinz when she asked them to remix the original RnB song ‘Go.’ Malika also co-wrote and featured on Nathan Dawe’s hits ‘Cheatin’ & ‘Flowers’ and built up a respected reputation as a songwriter and vocalist, having worked with Snakehips, Rita Ora, SG Lewis, Basement Jaxx, Ella Eyre, Jess Glynne and many more. Now she is returning back to the sound that made her: UK Soul. Malika cites her growth from being a girl into womanhood as a major influence on her writing, particularly as this new chapter in her music sees her put the experiences of women at the centre. Malika encourages listeners to meet her where she is now. Inspired by the likes of Mica Paris, Gabrielle, Annie Lennox and Whitney Houston, Lauryn Hill & Stevie Wonder. For Malika, it’s all about the new, focusing on the present and building a legacy within British Soul, Malika's forthcoming music is an anthology for those looking to find the words they are not able to conjure. Malika is one of the names that will long be remembered for years to come.