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Malaya started her musical journey as a child singing gospel music in the church choir. Since then she’s gone from strength to strength, working as a top session vocalist and featuring on a number of releases through labels such as Ministry Of Sound, Universal, Pure Funk, 989 Records and Hed Kandi. In 2011 she guested on blues-rock guitarist Mick Simpson’s album ‘Cruel World’, singing lead vocals on the track ‘Find Another You’. This was followed by a featured vocalist spot on the 2013 hit single release ‘Lady Sings The Blues’ by Mockingbird Hill.

Malaya is now back with her exciting new 5-track solo EP titled ‘The Calm’. Her music draws on a wide range of influences from easy listening jazz-pop right through to gospel blues. There’s also some big band style swing in the shape of ‘When the Cat’s Away’, a little classic soul/R&B with ‘How Did You Do This’, and the smooth jazz guitar vibe of ‘Stormy Waters’. The EP see’s her team up once again with producer/co-writer Andy Littlewood (Mockingbird Hill), and features some fantastic guest musician’s including Giovanni Bruno, Carleton Van Selman, Dario Salvi, Carlos Navas and Mick Simpson. Watch out for Malaya’s debut album in 2014, along with a UK tour.