Maluca is what she declares, “Half Dominican, half pain in the ass”.  She’s an amazing friend (aka Malu Cottontail), performer, dancer and “it girl” from downtown NYC. I’ve been watching her grow since her & Ebony Wildcat performed as The Clench. She recently started making music solo under the name Maluca and she is about to blow up BIG! She recently graced the cover of Fader Magazine on the latest issue with the rest of the Mad Decent crew and performed at the Issue Release party on a rooftop in Bushwick, Brooklyn. I was there to capture that party w/ the photos below!  Diplo, Switch, Larry Tee, Melo X & many others were enjoying the open bar & refreshing music.  I also got some hot video of Maluca performing at “Tonight We Ride” @ Santos last Thursday…so much fun was had!
Check ‘em out and be on the look out for her new single “El Tigeraso” coming soon on Mad Decent. The Sticky K remix on her Myspace is my favorite! I’m so excited for my chica!!!!

http://www.myspace.com/malucamala
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD2o9XCsf0c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIji–V2N34
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojcV_-mdsBo
http://maddecent.com/blog/2009/03/20/maluca/

Maluca dancing to the Tropical punk beat!

Maluca on the stage! Love her flashlight glasses!!!

You know I had to get a close up of those glasses! She is so beautiful.

Diplo & Switch on their Major Lazer, catch them DJing at a city near you.

Maluca, Legendary Electroclash Producer Larry Tee & Me

Maluca & Mama Maluca! ☺

Maluca & her dancer Oscar Wild

Me, Melo X & Maluca

Diplo & I with the Manhattan skyline