Malik Alston

Malik Alston is one of Detroit's premier producers, performers, vocalists and improvisationalist. He produces without boundaries, often fusing a multitude of styles to create a new innovation in sound. Viewed as “one of Detroit’s hidden treasures” (Chris Rizik, SoulTracks.com), Malik has been compared to the likes of Earth, Wind and Fire, and Roy Ayers. He has written and produced eight albums, four EP projects, and many singles and collaborations. His original music can be heard in the 2006-2008 Home Team campaign for the Southeastern Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Malik’s newest project - This Music Is Life - taps into the essence of his imagination, revealing a fusion of soul, jazz, funk and inspirational lyric – taking the listener on a soul-filled journey that is perfect, timeless and complete. Malik continues to be a creative vessel and convey passion in his music. His intoxicating blend of music for the future lets you move, explore and expand your horizons. This music is joy, this music is love, this music is reality - This Music Is Life.

He has produced, written and collaborated with many artists including Painted Pictures, Baatin (Slum Village), Amp Fiddler, Al McKenzie, Roy Davis, Jr., Paul Randolph, No Milk, Javontte, Doc Link, MonicaBlaire, Neco Redd, John Arnold, :brownstudy, The Godbrothers, and Recloose.

Malik has entertained audiences from Miami to Japan. He has had the pleasure of performing with many artists including Painted Pictures, The Linwood Ensemble, Ortheia Barnes, Al McKenzie, Allan Barnes, Grammy-nominated Afropean soul group Les Nubians, Grammy-nominated jazz group Straight Ahead, Rejoice Community Choir, Slum Village, The Last Poets, Jessica Care Moore, and as a special guest with Grammy award-winning artist Louie Vega at Movement: 06. Malik has toured with Grammy-award winning artist Dwele.

DISCOGRAPHY: MALIK ALSTON

>CD Releases<

*Malik Alston presents Truth Manifest In The Mix! Mixed By DJ Norm Talley, 2007 / various artists, compilation (Truth Manifest Records)

*This Music Is Life, 2007 / Malik Alston (Truth Manifest Records)

*Tuxedo Sessions [Japan Edition] 2005 / Painted Pictures (Truth Manifest Records / P-Vine Records)

*Tuxedo Sessions, 2004 / Painted Pictures (Truth Manifest Records)

*Dinner Music, 2001 / Malik Alston (Truth Manifest Records)

*Conscious Exposure, 2001 / Malik Alston (Truth Manifest Records)

*Poetic Reflections, 2000 / Malik Alston (Truth Manifest Records)

*Malik’s Mind, 1997 / Malik Alston (Truth Manifest Records) EP Releases

*The FutureSoul EP - This Music Is Life, 2007 / Malik Alston / 12" (Truth Manifest Records)

*The Soulatin EP - This Music Is Life, 2007 / Malik Alston / 12" (Truth Manifest Records)

*Tuxedo Sessions EP, 2004 / Painted Pictures / 12" (Truth Manifest Records)

*Caterpillar EP, 2003 / Malik Alston / 12" (Third Ear Recordings)

*Inside on Cabin Fever EP, 2003 / John Arnold and Malik Alston / John Arnold / 12" (Ubiquity Recordings)

>Singles/Collaborations<

*Vibe Out on Out of Detroit, Into Dodge [Dodge promotional CD, International Owner Loyalty Program] 2008 / Malik Alston, MonicaBlaire, Neco Redd

*Changing Faces, 2007 / EMan and Doc Link feat. Malik Alston / Malik Alston, Doc Link, EMan / Digital Download (Liberate Recordings)

*Step N2 My World, 2007 / Malik Alston / Malik Alston and Doc Link / Digital Download (Liberate Recordings)

*Cardiology [Isolée Remix] on Prins Thomas Presents Cosmo Galactic Prism, 2007 Recloose and Malik Alston / Recloose / 2 x CD, LP (Eskimo Recordings)

*Paige One, Sparkle on A Reason To Be, 2006 / Al McKenzie and Malik Alston / Al McKenzie CD (AMAC Records)

*Butterfly on Rolando: From There To Here And Now, 2006 / Malik Alston / 2 x CD (NRK Sound Division)

*Butterfly on Fusicology Spring 06 Sound Sampler, 2006 / Malik Alston / 2 x CD (Fusicology)

DISCOGRAPHY: MALIK ALSTON

>Singles/Collaborations<

*Close To You on Up All Night, 2005 / Malik Alston and No Milk / No Milk / CD (Music Conception/Soundscape)

*Close To You, 2005 / Malik Alston and No Milk / No Milk / 12" (Music Conception/Soundscape)

*In A Better Way on Mahogani Music, 2005 / Jason Hogans and Malik Alston / CD (Mahogani Music)

*Butterfly on Detroit [Beatdown Remixes] 2005 / Malik Alston (Amp Dog Knight, Jovante Remix) / CD (Third Ear Recordings)

*Butterfly on Detroit (Beatdown In The Mix) - Mixed by the Beatdown Brothers, 2005 / Malik Alston (Amp Dog Knight, Jovante Remix) / CD (Third Ear Recordings)

*Inside [Mr. Scruff Remix] Inside (Henrik Schwarz Remix) on Style and Pattern, 2005 / John Arnold and Malik Alston / John Arnold / CD (Ubiquity Recordings)

*Don't Fight It featuring Courtney Jackson, 2005 / Dwayne Jensen [Malik Alston Afro-Latin Remix] 12" (Fathom Records)

*Ecoutez on In The Dark: The Soul of Detroit, 2005 / Keith Worthy and Malik Alston / CD, 2 x 12” (Still Music)

*Shari Vari, 2005 / Malik Alston, Sky, Mike Grant [Cool People Remix] 12" (Moods & Grooves)

*Back 2 Chicago [R.D. & Doc Link Short Drive Mix] on Abstract Jazz Journey – Mixed By Rainer Trüby, 2005 / Infinity feat. Malik / Roy Davis, Jr., Malik Alston, Doc Link / CD (King Street)

*Cardiology [Isolée Remix] on Body Language Vol. 1 By M.A.N.D.Y., 2005 / Recloose and Malik Alston / Recloose / CD (Get Physical Music)

*Cardiology [Isolée Remix] on Circoloco At DC10 Ibiza: Monday Morning Session, 2005 / Recloose and Malik Alston / Recloose / 2 x CD, DVD (Four:Twenty Recordings)

*Cardiology [Isolée Remix] on Chicks, Acid n Disco, 2005 / Recloose and Malik Alston / Recloose / CD (Trust The DJ)

*Cardiology [Isolée Remix] on Famous When Dead IV, 2005 / Recloose and Malik Alston / Recloose / CD, 3 x LP (Playhouse)

*Lightshine on African Diaspora Vol. 2: An Electronic Music Compilation, Cranbrook Art Museum, 2004 / Malik Alston / CD (Time Machine Commercial Recording Studios)

*Inside on Detroit Soul: Real Soul Music From The Motor City, 2004 / John Arnold and Malik Alston / CD (Unisex Recordings)

*Cardiology [Isolée Remix] 2004 / Recloose and Malik Alston / Recloose / 12”, S/Sided (Playhouse)

DISCOGRAPHY: MALIK ALSTON

>Singles/Collaborations<

*Back 2 Chicago, 2003 / Infinity feat. Malik / Roy Davis, Jr., Malik Alston, Doc Link / 12" (King Street)

*Back 2 Chicago, Part 2, 2003 / Infinity feat. Malik [DJ Pierre and Smitty Remix] Roy Davis, Jr., Malik Alston, Doc Link / 12" (King Street)

*Back 2 Chicago [Smitty’s Deep Dub] on King of New York – King Street Sounds 10th Anniversary Compilation, 2003 / 2 x CD (Cutting Edge)

*Inside on Neighborhood Science, 2003 / John Arnold and Malik Alston / John Arnold / CD, 2x LP (Ubiquity Recordings)

*Butterfly on Detroit Beatdown Vol. 1, 2002 / Malik Alston / 3 x LP, 2 x CD (Third Ear Recordings)

*Simple Pleasures, 2002 / A Minor / Alton Miller and Malik Alston / 12" (Muse Recordings)

*Undeniable You (Let Me Be The One) on Lover's Quarrel (EP), 2002 / Malik Alston and Szymanski / Szymanski / CD, 12" (Omoamusic)

*Cardiology on Cardiology, 2002 / Recloose and Malik Alston / Recloose / CD, 12" (Planet E)

*Cardiology on Cardiology, 2002 / Recloose and Malik Alston / Recloose / 2 x LP (Studio !K7)

*Shari Vari, 2002 / Malik Alston, Sky and Mike Grant (Remix) / 12" (Puzzlebox)

*Snorkel Funk, Van Gogh's Revenge, Pole Shift, 2000 / The Dark River Collective / Malik Alston and Jerry the Cat / 12" (75 House Street)

*Funk All Y'all on Funk All Y'all, 2000 / Detroit Grand Pubahs / CD, 12" (Jive Electro)