2024

Malado! is a R&B/Hiphop/Funk/NeoSoul group, from Springfield, MA that has been in existence since 2008. “Malado!” often compared to The Roots, and "1500 or Nothin" due to their smooth and unique style as a full band. 

“Malado!” gained national exposure when they finished as TOP 3 Finalists, out of 160 bands worldwide, of VH1's 24 hour Reality Show, "Make A Band Famous," in the summer of 2014. The competition was based on judges as well as online voting. As well as winning the judges majority of the competition, Malado won 90 percent votes from those viewing at home. The 90 percent wasn't effective the last round due to the record label, Republic Records, making their choice but we still managed to win the crowd and viewing crowd from home. The final round was judged by label reps who signed the winning act of the final 3 contestants to a record label.

“Malado!” performs all over the New England area at concert venues such as Venues like Church in Boston, The Middle East in Boston, Ma, and Maximum Capacity in Chicopee, MA. Malado have perform at venues such as Mass Mutual Center in Springfield, MA, Mullins Center at Umass Amherst, The Iron Horse in Northampton, MA, Eastern States Exposition (The Big E), Wolf's Den (Mohegan Sun casino), MGM Springfield, Dewey's Jazz Lounge (formally weekly house band) and many more.

“Malado!” has done a number of Spring Concerts and Homecoming performances at various colleges along side many A List Artist such as Lupe Fiasco, Ludacris, Big Sean, All Time Low, LMFAO and more. Malado have also played Webster Hall Venue in NYC twice alongside Wiz Khalifa. Most recently performed at the 100th yeat of The Eastern States Exposition fair "The Big E."