Malak: The Rising Artist Blending Arabic, African & Electronic Music

Welcome to Ibiza Vibes Radio, where the island’s heartbeat meets the world’s brightest stars.
Today, we have a voice that carries cultures, emotions, and the future all at once.

She blends Arabic melodies, African rhythm, and electronic freedom into a sound that feels like home and the horizon ahead. She sings in Darija, French, and English, and every song she creates is a bridge — connecting souls, stories, and worlds.

From building her first home studio, to 14 cities singing “Habibi” together, to transforming heartbreak into dance and hope — she is the rising artist shaping tomorrow’s music with honesty and fire.

Ibiza… get ready.
This is the one and only Malak Karimeddine — and tonight, we dive into her journey, her culture, and the sound she was born to create.

Malak, you mix Arabic, African, and electronic sounds. What was the first moment you said: “Yes — this is my sound”?

Honestly, the moment I knew yes this is my sound, was when I started blending the rhythms I grew up with and the sounds that make me feel alive today. I had this session where I mixed Arabic melodies, African percussion, and electronic textures, and instead of thinking too much, I just followed instinct. When I played it back, it felt like home and the future at the same time. It was raw, emotional, and powerful, and it finally sounded like me. That was the moment I realized my sound isn’t one genre. It’s a journey between cultures, between who I was and who I’m becoming. That fusion… that’s where I feel the most honest and the most free.

That moment of discovery is everything — your sound is truly a world of its own.

You sing in Darija, French and English. Is there one language you feel most like yourself in when you sing?

I grew up listening to English songs, so it feels very natural to express emotions that way. But Moroccan Darija is my root, it carries my culture and my identity. So English feels like home in music, and Darija feels like home in my soul.

Beautiful — you sing from both the heart and the soul, and we can feel it.

Your songs begin with feelings before music. What emotion inspires you the most when you start writing?

My songs always begin with feelings, that’s the first spark. But I usually listen to the beat to understand how that emotion wants to come out. The beat helps me translate what I’m feeling into words, melodies, and energy. So the emotion comes first, and the music becomes the bridge that brings it to life.

That connection between feeling and rhythm is exactly what makes your music so deep.

You’re self-taught and created your own home studio, Malak. What’s one thing you learned alone that you’re really proud of today?

One thing I’m really proud of is learning how to record and mix my first demo by myself. Even though I rely on a professional engineer for the final mix, the feeling of creating a song from scratch and making it listenable on my own was amazing. It showed me I can bring my ideas to life with my own hands.

That independence shows your passion — you turned creativity into confidence.

“Habibi” became a big success and you performed in 14 Moroccan cities, Malak. What was the best memory from that tour?

The best memory from the tour was during “Habibi” when the whole crowd lit up their phones for their loved ones. Seeing people crying and connecting so deeply with the song really moved me. It reminded me why I make music.

Those are the moments every artist dreams of — pure connection with the crowd.

Malak, Moroccan music has a lot of culture and history. Which part of Morocco do you carry the most inside your voice?

I carry a lot of the South of Morocco in my voice, especially because my dad is from Taroudant. The southern feeling is warm, soulful, powerful and deeply emotional. People from the South express themselves with sincerity and heart, and their music has this earthy, grounded energy. That spirit, that warmth and authenticity, is what naturally comes through in my voice. It’s a part of my roots.

And that southern warmth is in every note — we can truly hear your heritage.

You say you want to make all universes meet in your songs, Malak. How do you balance tradition with new global sounds?

I balance tradition with global sounds by starting from my roots and then building around them. The traditional elements, the melodies, the emotion, keep my music grounded. Then I blend them with electronic and international influences to make the sound fresh and modern. It’s like creating a bridge: tradition gives the soul, and global sounds give the vibe. Together, they make something unique.

You’re not just mixing genres — you’re building a new musical world.

You turned heartbreak into music in “SIR”. Do you think music is the best way to heal?

Absolutely. For me, music is the best way to heal because it lets you feel, process, and release emotions all at once. With “SIR,” turning heartbreak into a song helped me understand how to transform pain into something creative. Sharing it with others who relate makes it even more powerful.

Turning pain into power — that’s what makes music a real healing force.

You love artists like Martin Garrix, Tiësto, Dua Lipa, etc.  If one of them called you tonight — who would you want to collaborate with first, and why?

That’s a tough question, but I think I’d choose Martin Garrix. I feel like he has this incredible ability to transform emotions into beautiful progressive house melodies that make you feel free, even from pain. Collaborating with him first would be amazing because I love connecting deep feelings with uplifting sounds.

That would be a magical combo — emotional energy meets dancefloor freedom.

LA LA LA” connected Morocco and Saudi Arabia. How do you feel when your music brings different cultures together?

Answer: I really feel the power of unity and richness, making music to build bridges especially with the amazing vocals of Jara. Seeing people from different cultures vibe with the same song shows me that music has no borders.

No borders — just music. That’s the real magic.

When you step on stage now, Malak, what is the first thought that runs through your mind?

Honestly, the first thought that runs through my mind is, “I’ll make my dad proud.” The second is that I’m built for this, this is the mission I came to earth to do. Then I focus on transferring that energy and feeling to the people in front of me.

That’s the mindset of someone born to shine — pure purpose and passion.

If your younger self could see you today, Malak, what would you want to tell her?

I would tell her to trust herself and be patient. To believe that every step, every struggle, and every dream she has will lead her exactly where she’s meant to be. And most importantly, to never be afraid to shine and follow her own path.

A message full of strength — your journey is inspiring.

Your sound is emotional but also made for dancing, Malak. What do you want people to feel in their body when your beat drops?

When my beat drops, I want people to feel hope. Even if the lyrics are sad or emotional, I want them to release that sadness and let their bodies move freely. Dancing becomes a way to transform emotions into energy and joy.

Hope on the dancefloor — that’s the best kind of energy.

You’ve been featured in big media like Musivv and Morocco World News. How does it feel to see your story travel further than your hometown?

It feels amazing and surreal. Seeing my story reach people beyond my hometown reminds me that music really has the power to connect hearts everywhere. It’s inspiring and motivates me to keep creating and sharing my journey with the world.

Your voice is traveling far — and this is just the beginning.

You’ve crossed TV, radio, festivals… What’s the next big dream stage — Ibiza sunset set or international festival mainstage?

Honestly, I’d love both🤍 Performing at an Ibiza sunset stage would be magical, and an international festival mainstage is a dream too. For me, both are meaningful ways to connect with people and share my music on a big scale.

Both stages are waiting for you — the world is opening its doors.

Complete the sentence: “I make music because ____.”

I make music to touch souls and elevate the spirit.

And that’s exactly why your music resonates — it lifts the spirit higher.

“Thank you, Malak”

What a powerful journey tonight.
From Taroudant roots to global dreams, from raw emotion to music that heals — Malak Karimeddine reminds us that sound is culture, rhythm is connection, and hope is made to dance.

Malak, thank you for bringing your heart, your heritage, and your energy to Ibiza Vibes Radio.
And to our listeners across the world —
keep moving, keep believing, and remember:
music has no borders when it comes from the soul.

This is Ibiza Vibes Radio…
Until the next beat — stay bright, stay bold, and stay Ibiza.