Mallokay
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada | Established. Jan 01, 2011
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DURHAM — Brannon Kasthuriratne, a.k.a. BK The Grandson, is one of the opening acts for Rich Homie Quan in Whitby on Feb. 22.
The show celebrates the birthday of Ajax rap artist Peter Jackson and features the American rapper Quan, a.k.a. Dequantes Devontay Lamar, as the headliner. It’s at the JMW Lounge (formerly the Dirty Martini) in the Whitby Entertainment Centrum, 75 Consumers Dr.
Kasthuriratne, 19, says he’s been rapping since he was around 11 years old and plans on releasing an album this year.
He takes the stage at 11:30 p.m. and is part of a lineup that also features Solo Ys, Ruby Red, Fallacy, Bobz and more. The special guest is 6Ten.
Tickets range from $25 to $65 and are available by emailing 90nickelentertainment@gmail.com. - Durham Region News
Brannon Kasthuriratne, also known as Mallokay and formerly known as BK The Grandson, is a rapper who was born on in Toronto, Canada, to a mother and father of Sri Lankan descent. Inspired by artists such as Eminem, J.Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Joyner Lucas, Hopsin, 2pac, among others, Brannon began rapping at the age of 11. He had his first performance in the sixth grade at his elementary school talent show, and just kept on building his craft ever since. Attending Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario – before dropping out – he opened for Obie Trice and Swifty McVay, and then a year later in 2019, opened for Rich Homie Quan.
In April, 2020, Brannon changed his name from BK The Grandson to Mallokay. The root of the name “Mallo”, is a Sinhalese nickname his mother gave him, while “Allokay” means light in Sinhalese, and word with a meaning that Brannon wanted to represent him, as he wishes to become a guiding light for the world to lead it in a better direction.
Mallokay’s latest single release is entitled “RAPture”. The song was mixed and mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer, Ariel Chobaz, produced by Kayo Da Producer, and was recorded at 6IX8 Studios in Oshawa, Canada.
Mallokay isn’t your average rapper, and his explosive new single is the ultimate proof. With a vibrant production behind him, Mallokay comes out of the blocks like a battering ram. He dives headfirst into the bars, stretching his lyrical wings and succeeds in doing so. One of his most impressive displays so far, “RAPture” shows what happens when Mallokay switches up the perspective and imparts some incredible wordplay.
One of Mallokay’s many strengths come from his vocal mastery; that’s not to say his technical ability, but more specifically, his control of cadence. As a result, the man can switch from a devil-may-care swagger to a sinister growl.
His dynamic vocal range leaps forward from the speakers with direct energy threading dense rhymes. Booming bass, rapid-fire rhymes and skittering hi-hats are in his playbook too, but what separates Mallokay from others in this lane is the underlying substance.
Instead of generic turn-up bars, he unleashes no-holds-barred messages. Those familiar with his previous work know that Mallokay has always been a cut above his contemporaries. Technically elite, the rapper’s creative mind has always been his dominant selling point.
The entire single encapsulates the current portrait of Mallokay as an artist. While his previous material showcased the early talent and artistic identity of a Canadian rap scene warrior, “RAPture” emanates the feeling of unapologetic ambition towards something greater. This is a refined effort that puts sonic innovation and lyricism at the forefront.
“RAPture” is an artistic triumph for Mallokay, as he reaches new heights of craftsmanship to create the best work of his career so far. Those clamoring for a balance of bars and beat in Hip-hop, need look no further than “RAPture”. Mallokay has constructed a single that plays to the sonic aesthetics of out time without sacrificing meaningful content in doing so. - JamSphere
Brannon Kasthuriratne, also known as Mallokay and formerly known as BK The Grandson, is a rapper who was born on in Toronto, Canada, to a mother and father of Sri Lankan descent. Inspired by artists such as Eminem, J.Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Joyner Lucas, Hopsin, 2pac, among others, Brannon began rapping at the age of 11. He had his first performance in the sixth grade at his elementary school talent show, and just kept on building his craft ever since. Attending Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario – before dropping out – he opened for Obie Trice and Swifty McVay, and then a year later in 2019, opened for Rich Homie Quan.
In April, 2020, Brannon changed his name from BK The Grandson to Mallokay. The root of the name “Mallo”, is a Sinhalese nickname his mother gave him, while “Allokay” means light in Sinhalese, and word with a meaning that Brannon wanted to represent him, as he wishes to become a guiding light for the world to lead it in a better direction.
Mallokay’s latest single release is entitled “RAPture”. The song was mixed and mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer, Ariel Chobaz, produced by Kayo Da Producer, and was recorded at 6IX8 Studios in Oshawa, Canada.
Mallokay isn’t your average rapper, and his explosive new single is the ultimate proof. With a vibrant production behind him, Mallokay comes out of the blocks like a battering ram. He dives headfirst into the bars, stretching his lyrical wings and succeeds in doing so. One of his most impressive displays so far, “RAPture” shows what happens when Mallokay switches up the perspective and imparts some incredible wordplay.
One of Mallokay’s many strengths come from his vocal mastery; that’s not to say his technical ability, but more specifically, his control of cadence. As a result, the man can switch from a devil-may-care swagger to a sinister growl.
His dynamic vocal range leaps forward from the speakers with direct energy threading dense rhymes. Booming bass, rapid-fire rhymes and skittering hi-hats are in his playbook too, but what separates Mallokay from others in this lane is the underlying substance.
Instead of generic turn-up bars, he unleashes no-holds-barred messages. Those familiar with his previous work know that Mallokay has always been a cut above his contemporaries. Technically elite, the rapper’s creative mind has always been his dominant selling point.
The entire single encapsulates the current portrait of Mallokay as an artist. While his previous material showcased the early talent and artistic identity of a Canadian rap scene warrior, “RAPture” emanates the feeling of unapologetic ambition towards something greater. This is a refined effort that puts sonic innovation and lyricism at the forefront.
“RAPture” is an artistic triumph for Mallokay, as he reaches new heights of craftsmanship to create the best work of his career so far. Those clamoring for a balance of bars and beat in Hip-hop, need look no further than “RAPture”. Mallokay has constructed a single that plays to the sonic aesthetics of out time without sacrificing meaningful content in doing so. - VideoMusicStars
Brannon Kasthuriratne, also known as Mallokay and formerly known as BK The Grandson, is a rapper who was born on in Toronto, Canada, to a mother and father of Sri Lankan descent. Inspired by artists such as Eminem, J.Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Joyner Lucas, Hopsin, 2pac, among others, Brannon began rapping at the age of 11. He had his first performance in the sixth grade at his elementary school talent show, and just kept on building his craft ever since. Attending Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario – before dropping out – he opened for Obie Trice and Swifty McVay, and then a year later in 2019, opened for Rich Homie Quan.
In April, 2020, Brannon changed his name from BK The Grandson to Mallokay. The root of the name “Mallo”, is a Sinhalese nickname his mother gave him, while “Allokay” means light in Sinhalese, and word with a meaning that Brannon wanted to represent him, as he wishes to become a guiding light for the world to lead it in a better direction.
Mallokay’s latest single release is entitled “RAPture”. The song was mixed and mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer, Ariel Chobaz, produced by Kayo Da Producer, and was recorded at 6IX8 Studios in Oshawa, Canada.
Mallokay isn’t your average rapper, and his explosive new single is the ultimate proof. With a vibrant production behind him, Mallokay comes out of the blocks like a battering ram. He dives headfirst into the bars, stretching his lyrical wings and succeeds in doing so. One of his most impressive displays so far, “RAPture” shows what happens when Mallokay switches up the perspective and imparts some incredible wordplay.
One of Mallokay’s many strengths come from his vocal mastery; that’s not to say his technical ability, but more specifically, his control of cadence. As a result, the man can switch from a devil-may-care swagger to a sinister growl.
His dynamic vocal range leaps forward from the speakers with direct energy threading dense rhymes. Booming bass, rapid-fire rhymes and skittering hi-hats are in his playbook too, but what separates Mallokay from others in this lane is the underlying substance.
Instead of generic turn-up bars, he unleashes no-holds-barred messages. Those familiar with his previous work know that Mallokay has always been a cut above his contemporaries. Technically elite, the rapper’s creative mind has always been his dominant selling point.
The entire single encapsulates the current portrait of Mallokay as an artist. While his previous material showcased the early talent and artistic identity of a Canadian rap scene warrior, “RAPture” emanates the feeling of unapologetic ambition towards something greater. This is a refined effort that puts sonic innovation and lyricism at the forefront.
“RAPture” is an artistic triumph for Mallokay, as he reaches new heights of craftsmanship to create the best work of his career so far. Those clamoring for a balance of bars and beat in Hip-hop, need look no further than “RAPture”. Mallokay has constructed a single that plays to the sonic aesthetics of out time without sacrificing meaningful content in doing so. - IndependentMusicNews24
“This track caught me off guard upon first listen. I had to take a second listen. This one features contemporary trap drums with a lofi-style instrumental line. Awesome track.” – Eric E - Petrichor
Discography
Die - April 10, 2020
RAPture - June 19, 2020
Setback - August 7, 2020
Rainy Days - October 2, 2020
Pause - December 4, 2020
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Brannon Kasthuriratne, also known as Mallokay and formerly known as BK The Grandson, is a rapper who was born on June 3, 1999, in Toronto, Canada, to a mother and father of Sri Lankan descent.
Brannon began rapping at the age of 11 ever since he began freestyle rapping for fun and learned he had a talent for it. His biggest influences were artists such as Eminem, 2pac, and many more who were known to leave a mark on the following generations after them. Brannon would rap often, using this as an outlet, as well as a way to hone a talent he could finally say he has that many of his friends did not. He’d use every opportunity to create songs, especially in school presentations where he was allowed creative freedom to do so. It was not long at all before he knew that this was the career path he would follow to the best of his abilities.
He had his first performance in the sixth grade at his elementary school talent show, where he performed an original rap over the beat for Drake’s song “Over”. From then on, year after year he would continue performing at every show he had the chance to perform at, which especially consisted of his elementary school and high school talent shows, where he was often praised by his teachers for his lyrical capabilities, including the ones who strongly disliked the Hip Hop genre for various reasons.
In the month of September in 2018, Brannon attended Durham College in Oshawa, Ontario to partake in their Music Business Management program where he would eventually drop out of by the end of the first semester. He did, however, receive the opportunity to open for rappers Obie Trice and Swifty McVay because of an opening shared in the Music Business Management Facebook group. This show became Brannon’s first show that involved selling his own tickets and opening for well known artists. This day lead to another opportunity of opening for Rich Homie Quan in March of 2019.
In August, 2019, Brannon established a recording studio in his home that he uses to record all of his music, as well as opens up to local youth in the music industry to record, learn, and network. This has lead to many well established connections, but even more than that, a stronger sense of community where he lives.
In April, 2020, Brannon changed his name from BK The Grandson to Mallokay, which is a name he gave himself that holds many meanings when broken down into parts. The root of his name “Mallo” was thought of when he noticed how his mother calls him that, which is a nickname in Sinhalese that is exclusive to him in his family. “Allokay” means light in Sinhalese, and Brannon wanted this to represent him, as he wishes to become a guiding light for the world to lead it in a better direction using resources he plans to attain as he becomes more successful in his music career. As well, there are many more small meanings in this name that have added up to the full name, “Mallokay”.
Brannon continues to release music in hopes to become known as the greatest lyricist in Hip Hop while achieving the rest of his life goals that transcends beyond the scope of his music career.
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