Cha Cha Malone facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cha Cha Malone
Background information
Birth name	Chase Vincent Malone
Also known as	Chacha the Beat Boy
Born	(1987-05-25) May 25, 1987 (age 38) Seattle, Washington, United States
Genres	Hip-hop R&B soul pop electronic dance K-pop
Occupation(s)	Singer music producer songwriter composer illustrator b-boy
Years active	2006–present
Labels	AOMG H1ghr Music

Chase Vincent Malone (born May 25, 1987), known by his stage name Cha Cha Malone, is an American singer, songwriter, and music producer. He is a member of the b-boy crew Art of Movement (AOM) from Seattle, Washington. A b-boy is a dancer who does breakdancing.

Malone is famous for making music with his friend, the Korean-American singer Jay Park. Their work together started in 2010. Malone produced many hit songs for Park's popular albums, Take A Deeper Look and New Breed.

Many fans know his unique sound and his producer tag, which is a short audio clip that says, "I need a cha cha beat boy." This tag is often heard at the beginning of songs he has produced, especially for Jay Park.

Besides working with Park, Malone has created music for many famous artists in South Korea. These include Red Velvet, Loona, Baekhyun of EXO, and Onew of SHINee.

Life and Career

Early Life and Interests

Cha Cha Malone was born in Seattle, Washington. His mother is Filipino and his father is African-American. From a young age, his first love was drawing and illustration. This was his main way to be creative.

Music also became a big part of his life. When he was seven, he started playing the piano by just listening to songs, which is called playing by ear. His mother was a singer and songwriter in a band, which inspired him.

In third grade, he began writing rap verses. He discovered how to make beats on a computer in 2000 using a program called FL Studio. At age 12, he started breakdancing with his friends in the crew Art of Movement.

Malone went to college at The Art Institute of Seattle and graduated in 2009. He studied Media Arts and Animation. Even with his busy school schedule, he always found time to make music.

Working with Jay Park and K-Pop Stars

In 2009, Malone's friend Jay Park, who was also in the Art of Movement crew, returned to Seattle from South Korea. Malone sent him some beats he had made to see if they could work together. This was the start of a great partnership.

In 2010, they released their first songs online, including "Bestie" and "Speechless". The next year, Malone produced four songs for Park's EP Take A Deeper Look. The album was a big success and won a Golden Disk Award.

In 2011, Malone also released his own EP called Breakthrough.

Becoming a Famous Producer

By 2012, Malone was working with many more K-pop artists. He produced five songs for Jay Park's first album, New Breed. The album sold over 100,000 copies in South Korea and was number one on music charts.

Over the years, Malone has become one of the most well-known producers in the Korean music scene. He has worked with a wide variety of artists and groups, creating hit songs that fans love. His work shows his skill in mixing different styles like hip-hop, R&B, and pop.

Famous Songs He Produced

Cha Cha Malone has produced hundreds of songs. Here are some of the most famous ones for different artists.

For Jay Park

• "Bestie"
• "Abandoned"
• "Joah"
• "So Good"
• "You Know"
• "All I Wanna Do"
• "Yacht (K)"

For Other K-Pop Artists

• B1A4 - "One Love"
• Red Velvet - "Stupid Cupid"
• Shinhwa - "Alright"
• Loona - "Twilight"
• One - "Gettin' By"
• Baekhyun (from EXO) - "Stay Up"
• Kai (from EXO) - "Ride Or Die"
• Jay B (from Got7) - "B.T.W"
• Yugyeom (from Got7) - "Love The Way"
• Onew (from SHINee) - "On the Way"

Awards and Nominations

See also

• Art of Movement
• Jay Park discography