ivanmalave

Paterson, NJ, USA

Even at the young age of 16, Ivan Malave has faced an abundance of adversity, but has found a way to channel his experiences into music, art, and fighting to make others’ lives better. Growing up around multiple forms of music from heavy metal to classic rock to Spanish folk (both his parents are Venezuelan) and classical impacted his own musical interests and versatility. “Listening to that range of genres allowed me to blend them into my own music. Electronic music was kind of my own thing. I made a seven-track mix tape, which was awful,” he laughed. “A few sings displayed by emotions about how I felt growing up in a broken home. I have a lot of unreleased music from that era, but I keep the stuff I am proud of on display.” Eventually, he found his style in a classical electronic sound featuring classical instruments with electronic beats. ~ Timothy's Features