Today we’d like to introduce you to MALA $ANTA.
Hi MALA $ANTA, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Ever since I was a kid, I have always felt this unique connection with music where I could experience a complete shift in mindset. I could feel exactly how the artist felt making the song, how they wanted me to feel. I was never really musically inclined because I was so focused on making my parents happy, so I never allowed myself to explore music. That all changed in February 2022 when I produced my very first song, “BALLROOM INTERLUDE” on GarageBand. It was really just a bunch of loops, but something about the process made me feel something I’ve never felt before. Since then, I’ve been creating beats and producing my music myself in my room with my Yeti microphone and MacBook. I think what really made me consider music professionally was once I realized that this is what I was meant to do.
You know, I was tired of lying to myself and telling myself I was not good enough and that I’d never make it. Look at me just months later, I’ve produced and mixed four songs since then. Performed three times, had multiple photoshoots, business deals, and collabs. I’m not sure where my journey is taking me, but I know God has a beautiful plan in store for me. I can’t express enough how intoxicating it is to listen to a piece of art that you made both organically and improvised- every note, every beat, every lyric. Then to top it off, I create the album cover art as well as short videos to go along with the song. It just feels like a whole project and each project is so much harder and challenging than the last because I keep trying to one-up myself. Believing in myself and keeping faith and gratitude throughout is the best choice I’ve ever made in my life.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
When I first started making music earlier this year, everyone seemed so excited and proud of me. When I started telling people I wanted to take it seriously and really make something of myself, I could feel that the comments and doubts would come, but honestly, they didn’t come from who I thought they would- they came from me. I would struggle so hard getting back to a beat I was creating because I believed I didn’t have the ability to sing or rap. There were so many songs I scrapped, so many late nights in which I would just give up. My last release took me 4 months to complete simply because I would overanalyze my voice, lyrics and beat-making. I would be lying if I said I always believed in myself as an artist. Looking back, I wish I could just give myself a hug and remind myself that there will never be someone who is immediately good at their craft. Today I know that I am still in my learning process of my journey,
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am a twenty years old producer, rapper, singer, and songwriter. I go by my stage name MALA $ANTA. Since early this year 2022, I’ve been producing beats for myself and arranging and mixing my own music. I’ll use my MacBook keyboard to create beats with different software instruments from GarageBand. I wouldn’t say I necessarily specialize in anything because I think I’m talented all around. That’s why I know I’m special. I’m a makeup artist, graphic artist, photographer, videographer, and musician. I’m also a hell of a dancer. When you put that all together, it just creates magic. I’m known for making music from genres of Reggaetón, Hip-Hop/Rap, Electronic, Soul, to Urban Latin. Although I create all of my music from my house, my music sounds not only professional but incredibly intriguing.
I am a Chicago-Houston based artist who introduces new rhythms, beats, and unique lyrics to my audience. I’m proud of myself because I didn’t let people’s ideas of who I should be standing in the way of who I am. Although I may have doubts sometimes, I don’t ever let it stop me from pursuing my dreams. What sets me apart from the crowd is that I’m not chasing the money, I know what it’s like to have money. I’m not chasing love and acceptance, I’ve got plenty of people who do that for me already- most importantly myself. Unlike A LOT of people, I actually have pure intentions and genuinely just want to inspire and touch people’s hearts. Spreading love and musical magic is my goal.
If we knew you growing up, how would we have described you?
When I was growing up, I was super adventurous. You couldn’t tell me what to do. I climbed trees, jumped into the deep end (even though I didn’t know how to swim); I guess that’s the rebellious Aquarius in me. I was interested in dance and fashion at a young age, I remember how much fun I had dressing up and dancing in my room and filming myself on VideoStar. I was outgoing and goofy, I didn’t mind looking funny as long as I was making people laugh. Not going to lie, I loved attention, I loved the feeling of being the main character. I’m meant to be shown off to the world. I know that.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/Jaritzza
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/yosoylarey?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCR8agj21o1suy6_9dfKXXlw
- SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/jaritzza?ref=clipboard&p=i&c=1&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0bw8ltVCaKHviQ6ECMjHRh?si=-0J7_rwWTl-zfi8iDKkBLg
Image Credits
@thirdeyeviews_ on Instagram took the photo of me on stage with the balloons behind me. @i_amskyye I was at their studio in the photo of me with the sunflower in my hand.
