Mad Decent chanteuse Maluca Mala speaks of being "half hood rat, half hipster" in W Magazine's January issue. The feature is a short interview where she muses about music inspirations, touring in Europe with Robyn and answers the question: "Do women really use cans as rollers?" If you're curious, the answer is yes.

Check out her interview with W Magazine //here//. Download her newest mixtape "China Food" //here//. "Fluorescent Beige" is my personal fave - enjoy!

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MALUCA | MySpace Music Videos

She performs this song waaay better than the vide could show. And sooo many cameos...I spot Ezra (DJ Kingdom), Oscar (of the 1999 party with Vashtie), Contessa, Sable (forever stylish!), Not Shayne but...??? help me out, Roxy...ugh maaaad people... such a fun video :)

I almost missed Mad Decent! Despite hearing it was wack, I decided to go and at least see all my peeps!

But I got there just in time for the reggae and all the acts that I was waiting to see: Maluca, Ricky Blaze, Jasmine Solano, and Chellyyyyy! My song will forever and always be "I Took The Night," by Chelly so I ran laps and danced like crazy when she came on!

Here's a great vogue crew that does a routine to the song!

On the eve of New York Fashion Week, Mr. Wang releases his T Alexander Wang video for S/S 2011. Randomly forward and chic, the promo features Diplo [known for his partnerships with O.M.O. faves: M.I.A., Santigold, and Maluca] along with model Ashley Smith both awkwardly dancing to Amanda Blank's "DJ."

Mr. Wang, you win once again with this video. Now, I will be purchasing even more drapey knits this spring...if it ever gets here. Enjoy the vid and print ads below.

//posted by c. bilal salaam//