Afro-Dominican singer and rapper Maluca Mala has graced the music scene with what she describes as “ghetto-techno, Latin-dance, hip-hop, rave music.” Hits like “El Tigeraso,” “Trigger” and “Mala” remain on heavy rotation, but the Washington Heights-raised performer has a new focus: self-care.  

She’s been transparent in sharing her sobriety journey and the importance of holistic health. “I’m just working on living my life,” shares Maluca in her interview with AintILatina.com. “I’m really into wellness.”

That quest for holistic wellness led Maluca to start her own platform, Namaste Mami, in 2017.

With music and entertainment still very much apart of her life, we caught up with the Uptown goddess at Boiler Room and Presidente’s screening of Sean Frank’s Más Fuerte, which focuses on the underrepresented Dominican and NYC sound system culture. We discussed LGBTQ identity within the Latinx community, wellness and why there’s no more room to play nice.

Watch the interview, below:

Interview conducted by Major, and edited by Francis Carrero.