Flavia Abadía effortlessly blends genres, cultures and languages with her single and lyric video Mala — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
The Toronto singer-songwriter’s latest collaboration with platinum producer Medylandia highlights the creative synergy between these two musical talents. This fusion of reggaeton, R&B, Arab and brass elements invites listeners to a captivating world where diverse cultures come together. Both Flavia and Medylandia share a unique background that mixes French-Canadian with French, Arab and Latino influences. Flavia hails from Colombia. Medy is from the Dominican Republic. They have been collaborating since 2018.
Mala‘s lyrics weave a mysterious tale, akin to a cat-and-mouse game or the narrative of two spies attempting to decipher each other’s secrets:
“Yo se que tu no sabes que yo se
Que tu eres un bandolero
Soy buena pero aveces tambien
Soy mala cuando yo quiero.”
(“I know that you don’t know that I know
That you are a bandit
I am good, but sometimes too
I am bad when I want to.”)
As the story unfolds, both characters discover that things aren’t always what they seem. A quiet and unspoken attraction emerges, adding a layer of tension. The narrative suggests that a change is on the horizon. The woman shows a rebellious side, while the man carefully maneuvers the situation, finding himself unexpectedly victorious in the end.
Speaking of victorious: Abadía’s debut album Crossover hit the right notes in 2021, delighting fans. The music warmly welcomes listeners into a world where diversity takes center stage, solidifying her reputation as an artist who breaks boundaries. She unveiled her first all-Spanish album, Hacia La Luz, in 2023. Flavia’s music has garnered over 2 million streams, and as we ease into 2024, she is about to drop her much-anticipated third album, Salvaje.
Watch the video for Mala above, hear more from Favia Abadía below, and find her on her website, Instagram and Twitter.
