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Creator to Creators S7 Ep 38 MAL€K
June 07, 2025 · 37 min
American Artist MAL€K Releases New Single “Toastto That,” a Genre-Bending Celebration ofSerendipitous ConnectionBioWest Coast artist MAL€K (born Kalin Curran) returns with “Toast to That,” a magneticlead single that weaves hip-hop, pop, and elements of country swing. Building on theemotional depth of his previous work, the track leans into a narrative of unexpectedconnection, capturing that surreal moment when a stranger becomes something more.The track is a nod to fate, flirtation, and the cosmic odds of real chemistry, all setagainst a cross-genre backdrop that reflects MAL€K’s boundary-pushing musicalinstincts.“It’s about that kind of unexpected connection that forms, and moves you so much thatyou want to celebrate it, acknowledge it, or appreciate it in some way,” shared MAL€K.In many ways, this single also serves as a toast to MAL€K’s artistry and technicalprowess, not only highlighting his skill as a writer and storyteller but also underscoringhis evolution into a fully self-sufficient artist. By overseeing every stage of the creativeprocess—from production and mixing to mastering—MAL€K crafts a distinctive soniclandscape, defying genre conventions. “Toast to That” exemplifies his meticulouscraftsmanship, marrying narrative depth with innovative production to deliver a cohesiveand compelling work that cements his place as a contemporary artist.“Years ago, I let someone work on my vocals and was not pleased with the results, so Ipromised myself from that moment I would learn what I needed to, I promised myselfthat no one else would touch my voice or sound, but me!” said MAL€K“Toast to That” is the lead track from MAL€K’s third album, The Never Ending Story PartIII: The Rolling Stone, set to release on May 31st. This album delivers a cinematic sonicpunch, immersing listeners in a vivid, fictional chapter of MAL€K’s life—a restless“rolling stone” with a bottle in one hand and a mic in the other, embodying a rockstar-popstar hybrid caught between chaotic highs and haunting truths.The record journeys through contrasting scenes: from whiskey and picklebacks toserene countryside escapes; from backstage mayhem to the sting of front-pageheartbreaks; from electrifying live shows under neon lights to lost nights battling innerdemons disguised as dreams. Fans can look forward to one more album before thisNever Ending Story saga reaches its powerful conclusion.“It picks up where I left off in The Never Ending Story Part II, so this is meant to beplayed top to bottom, like a movie or story,” explained MAL€K.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creator-to-creators-with-meosha-bean--4460322/support.