MAALIK D’WAN YORK Talent Runs in the Family When did you first get into music? At the age of 18, right after High School is when I started to take music seriously. Plus, everyone in my family did, so I guess it just rubbed off of me. Who or What inspired you to pursue a career in music? Pac and especially NaS inspired me. My first hip hop song I liked was, One Mic by NaS. I was 5 years old and it was dope that all you need is “One Mic” to change the world. And what inspired me, well that’s to do things that has never been done. How has your music evolved since you first began performing? It has evolved a lot. As far as to help me in controlling my breathing when recording.and to make songs a certain way, knowing how the crowd reacts to my particular songs or chants. I’m sure you have shared the stage with a lot of talented artists/celebrities along the way. Would you share 1 or 2 of your favorite stories with us? Well, we were at the Summit Music Hall in Denver and there was a lot of talent around the city. That drove us to perform better, than we had performed before at any other show. It was a “Man-Up” type of deal and to be honest, I like being around great 18talent like that. It truly brings the best out of me.
If you were forced to choose only one, which emotion, more than any other drives you to stay in this tough business? Is it joy, anger, desire, passion or pride and why? Probably Desire.That’s just how hungry I am to be successful. Because, I feel like throughout High School and in my childhood, I just did what everyone was comfortable with and I didn’t do what was comfortable for me. So, I promised myself that no matter what, I won’t be denied my destiny again!!!
