Makin’ Moves are proud to present a new artist to the label, Malik Alston hailing from Detriot with his first single release Promise Me Love featuring the wonderful dulcet tones of LaRonn Dolley on vocals which includes remixes from Atlanta’s man of the moment Kai Alce and a hot broken beat mix from Just One.

Malik Alston is one of Detroit%u2019s premier DJ%u2019s, producers, performers, vocalists and improvisationists. Malik was influenced as a DJ by the groundbreaking radio show of the Electrifying Mojo, and the eclectic radio show of jazz aficionado Ed Love. The creativity of DJ/producers Kenny Dixon, Jr., Norm Talley, Craig Huckaby and Rich Medina has inspired Malik%u2019s style on the decks. As a pioneer in electronic dance music, he produces and spins without boundaries, often fusing a multitude of styles to create a new innovation in sound. Malik%u2019s use of keyboards, voice, effects and composition sets a new standard.

Malik has written, produced and remixed for many artists, including LaRonn Dolley, Marissa Guzman, Craig Huckaby, Rich Medina, Alton Miller, Adesola Osakalumi (principal lead, as FELA!), diamondancer, Recloose, Ray 7, John Arnold, Roy Davis, Jr., Pirahnahead plus many others.

Malik is the CEO of his label, Truth Manifest Records, founded in 1997. He continues to be a creative vessel and convey passion in his music, with new and exciting projects soon to be released on Truth Manifest. He has released several well-received projects, including Beyond Jazz, Lost Files: The Beginning, This Music Is Life, Tuxedo Sessions, Dinner Music, Conscious Exposure and Malik%u2019s Mind (Truth Manifest Records); Caterpillar EP (Third Ear Recordings), Butterfly on Beatdown Sessions Series Volume One (Third Ear Recordings). Classic singles from Malik%u2019s repertoire, among many favorites, include Badeya, Back 2 Chicago, In A Better Way (Change) and Inside.

WRITING / PRODUCTION CREDITS

Promise Me Love (ft. LaRonn Dolley)
Produced by Malik Alston, written by Malik Alston & LaRonn Dolley. Remixed by Kai Alce / Remixed by Just One. Lead Vocals: LaRonn Dolley. Background Vocals: Malik Alston, Badriyyah Wazeerud-Din. Under licensing from Truth Manifest Records.
Publishing: Spank That Publishing (BMI). © 2014

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