Malary is described as someone “mostly heard and rarely seen.” A Boston-native, Malary grew up listening to the classics and modern rap, and watching his older brother sample both genres for his own beats. As Malary grew up, he was drawn to the ins and outs of the music industry, picking up skills like playing the piano and learning audio engineering. To the world, Malary is elusive. However, his flows and vibe are confident. Inspired by J. Cole, Nas, Jay-Z, Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar, Malary hopes fans appreciate the old and the new in his latest rap/R&B project — All Alone. “Music is oxygen,” Malary believes. “It’s necessary for life.” - Namu Sampath