Mali

Mali is one of four girls. Her father (a full blooded Puerto Rican) and her mother (an African- American Indian mix) explain the exotic beauty of this 5ft. 1in. Bombshell. “I live, breath, and bleed music. Music is my life.”

Mali has the voice of an Angel, very soulful yet soft and sweet. Ever since she could pick up a mic she’s been singing from the depth of her soul. Around the age of 8 or 9 she basically taught herself how to sing. She began to mimic songs on the radio, starting with the lead, adlibs, backgrounds, etc, until she could sing the entire song on key. This diligence and determination proved that she was blessed with a God given talent.

After teaching herself and her sisters how to sing they then began entering talent shows locally and out of town. She has worked with a plethora of artists and producers, writing, arranging, and singing, which makes her no stranger to the music industry. Her style and technique separates her from her peers in the industry. “If I could do a whole album of harmonies and no leads I would,” says Mali jokingly from an undisclosed studio in her hometown. “I love harmonizing!” Everything in Mali’s life hasn’t been as easy as learning how to sing. Music helped me keep my sanity.

“If it wasn’t for music I could have easily fell victim to the drugs and violence that corrupted my hood,” says Mali (born Mali Bonilla) who was raised in one of America’s murder capitals, Youngstown, Ohio

In 2008 she and another Youngstown native Rufus Blaq collaborated on a song called “Perfect 10”. At that studio session she was introduced to Herb Middleton and since then has helped make a new sound that should help catapult Nuvybe Records to the top of the charts. She’s been featured on many songs on Big Herb’s Bodega. If not featured she’s written, arranged, or has done backgrounds on many if not every song on the compilation.
So without further a due I present to you Mali.