Album Notes

Malika “MotherSista” Madremana is honored to introduce herself in representation of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I and all freedom fighters in the liberation struggle.

Malika Madremana is a Puerto Rican sista, born in New York City and raised in Cali, who has spent a lifetime on stage. Since the age of four, Malika has been singing and dancing in musicals and choirs. As a teen, she entered Performing Arts School to pursue voice. It was at this age that Malika was manifesting a strong consciousness against the system and its wrongdoings. Rastafari manifested in her life shortly after- and reggae music had the greatest impact and influence upon her ever since. Heavily influenced by the legends such as Bob Marley, the I-three’s, Abyssinians, Hugh Mundell, Jacob Miller, etc…she began writing and composing songs.

Malika officially began her baptism into the reggae field as a background singer and vocal arranger for a number of prominent and heartical artists. She has toured and performed abroad and internationally with legends such as Wadi Gad, Yami Bolo, Apple Gabriel, the Mighty Diamonds, Mikey Dread, Roots Natty, among many others. Malika has performed at numerous festivals and shows including the Ragamuffin festival in Long Beach, the Sierra Nevada Music Festival, Bob Marley Day Festival, Dreadstock, and the Monterrey Reggae Festival.

Livicated to the power of the music and the potential of the stage, Malika began her first album project in 2002 with the talents of producer/artist Blaaklung (Greensphere Records). Their efforts manifested in the album “Healing”, made up of 15 tracks of roots, dancehall, lover’s rock, and rockers cuts that established her as a songwriter and an upcoming artist to watch.

Malika Madremana is pleased to bring forth her newest release “Elixir”out of Greensphere Records/Madremana Music. This work was a blessed collaboration of talents and livity including the production of Blaaklung and the tribtutions of artists Batch, Tuff Lion,Vince Black, Kenyatta Itola, and Ras Attitude. Elixir is sure to exemplify Malika’s growth as a vocalist and songwriter. She wrote and co-produced 16 tracks of more roots, rockers, and conscious danehall tunes with uplifting lyrics that are intended to educate, as well as heal, with a smooth and fulfilling sound that’s like elixir to the ears.

The year 2007 is wide open for Malika Madremana to continue introducing herself to the world. Look forward to her bringing her “Elixir” for the Healing of the Nations…..