Between Movement and Melody with Malkalm | Episode 01 | Via the Sound

What happens when faith, dual identity, and a love for Brandy collide into one R&B artist? This week, Riss sits down with Malkalm; New Jersey-bred artist, music exec, and one of the most quietly layered people in the game. From growing up between Nigerian and Sierra Leonean cultures, to dancing at African parties as a kid and pocketing hundreds, to performing at Barclays and touring with Showtime Camp; Malkalm's path to music was anything but linear.They go deep on what it means to be an artist AND a label exec, how authenticity is the only real marketing strategy, the prophetic moment in church that changed everything, and why his songs literally write themselves in five minutes.If you've ever felt in between worlds and wondered if that was your superpower, this one's for you.Chapters:0:00 – Cold Open: Faith & the Music 0:56 – Intro: Welcome to Via the Sound1:29 – Meet Malkalm2:14 – Icebreakers: 3 Emojis & This or That (Nigerian Edition)6:19 – Who Was Malkalm Before Music?8:20 – Growing Up Between Nigeria & Sierra Leone Culture10:47 – Musical Influences: Brandy, Janet, Michael & More12:11 – Dance as a Foundation15:00 – The Mercedes Dealership Moment 18:07 – Faith, God & Staying Grounded19:43 – The Church Prophecy That Changed His Life22:36 – Dance vs. Music: Which Path Wins?23:30 – Touring with Show Dem Camp25:07 – The Double Life: Artist + Music Exec26:04 – Courtesy of Records & Working in the Industry27:01 – Keeping Artists Authentic in a Trend-Chasing World28:49 – Malkalm's Creative Process29:38 – Why His Songs Come From God30:47 - Malkalm Salutes His Fellow R&B Peers32:42- Malkalm's Upcoming Project34:52 - Malkalm's Still Figuring OutPod Jingle By: @uyixshane