Mala Rodríguez facts for kids
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Mala Rodríguez
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| Birth name | María Rodríguez Garrido |
| Also known as | La Mala Rodríguez |
| Born | February 13, 1979 Jérez de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain |
| Origin | Seville, Spain |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Universal Music |
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María Rodríguez Garrido (born on February 13, 1979), known as Mala Rodríguez, is a famous Spanish rapper and singer. She is known for her unique blend of Latin rap, hip hop, and flamenco music. Mala Rodríguez has achieved many firsts in the music world.
She was the first female artist to win both Best Urban Album and Best Urban Song at the Latin Grammy Awards. She was also the first urban artist to win Spain's National Music Award. In 2020, she released her album Mala and later, in 2021, her memoir Cómo ser Mala. She also appeared as a judge on Spain's TV show La Voz.
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Mala Rodríguez: Her Early Life and Beginnings
María Rodríguez was born in Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain, on February 13, 1979. She grew up in Seville, where she became interested in the city's lively hip-hop scene as a teenager. Her mother was a hairdresser, and María describes her family as working-class. She has said that her family experienced tough times, which stayed with her.
When she was seventeen, María performed on stage for the very first time. This was a big moment for her. Around this time, she chose her stage name, La Mala, which means "The Bad One" in Spanish.
Mala Rodríguez's Music Journey
Mala Rodríguez became well-known in the late 1990s. She was part of a growing hip-hop scene in Seville, alongside groups like La Gota Que Colma and SFDK.
First Steps in Music
After she started using the name La Mala, she appeared on other artists' albums. She sang on songs like "No Hay Rebaja" and "Dando Guerra" for La Gota Que Colma's album Mordiendo el Micro. She also worked with SFDK on their album Siempre Fuertes.
In 1999, Mala Rodríguez released her first solo music, a maxi-single called A Jierro/Toma la Traca. This was a big step for her. In 2000, she signed with Universal Music Spain. Soon after, she released her first full album, Lujo Ibérico.
Big Hits and Awards
Her second album, Alevosía, came out in 2003 and featured the popular song "La Niña". One of her songs, "Volveré," from the album Malamarismo, was even featured in the movie Fast & Furious.
In 2008, she was invited to sing with Julieta Venegas for her MTV Unplugged show. They performed the song "Eres para mí" together.
Mala Rodríguez has performed at many big events, including the Festival Imperial in Costa Rica in 2012. In 2013, she announced her album Bruja, which was released in June of that year.
In 2015, Mala Rodríguez's music gained even more attention when President Barack Obama included one of her songs on his Summer Spotify playlist. Also, NPR named her earlier single "Yo Marco El Minuto" as one of the 200 Greatest Songs by 21st Century Women.
After a break, Mala released the single "Gitanas" in 2018. Pitchfork praised her powerful vocals in the song. In 2019, she made history by becoming the first urban artist to win Spain's National Music Award. She also became a judge on Spain's version of The Voice, called La Voz. Her album Mala was released in May 2020, and her memoir Cómo ser Mala came out in June 2021.
Her Albums and Songs
Mala Rodríguez has released several albums, EPs (shorter albums), and singles throughout her career.
Full Albums
| Year | Album | Peak positions | Certification |
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| 2000 | Lujo Ibérico | — | Gold |
| 2003 | Alevosía | — | Gold |
| 2007 | Malamarismo | 10 | |
| 2010 | Dirty Bailarina | 11 | |
| 2013 | Bruja | 11 | |
| 2020 | Mala | ||
| 2024 | Un Mundo Raro |
EPs and Shorter Releases
| Year | Album | Peak positions | Certification |
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| 2003 | La Niña/Amor y Respeto | — |
Popular Singles
| Year | Song | Peak positions | Album |
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| 2000 | "Tengo un trato" | 3 | Lujo Ibérico |
| 2003 | "La niña" | 4 | Alevosía |
| 2006 | "Por la noche" | 1 | Malamarismo |
| 2010 | "No pidas perdón" | 30 | Dirty Bailarina |
| 2018 | "Usted" (with Juan Magán) | 4 |
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| "Mujer bruja" (with Lola Indigo) | 6 |
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| 2019 | "Tenamoras" (with Dellafuente) | 97 |
Songs She's Featured In
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| 2018 | "Caprichosa" (Beatriz Luengo feat. Mala Rodríguez) |
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| 2018 | "Contigo" (Stylo G feat. Mala Rodríguez) |
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Working with Other Artists
Mala Rodríguez has collaborated with many different musicians throughout her career. This means she has worked with them on songs or albums. Here are some of the artists she has collaborated with:
- La Gota que Colma – "Mordiendo el micro" (1998)
- SFDK – "Siempre fuertes" (1999)
- El Imperio – "Monopolio" (1999)
- La Alta Escuela – "Espectaculo en la cancha" (1999)
- Jota Mayúscula – "Hombre negro soltero busca..." (2000)
- Ygryega – "XXL" (2000)
- Poison – "El Poeta de Mi Barrio" (2001)
- Dnoe – "Que Piensan Las Mujeres 1: Personal" (2002)
- La Super K – "Agüita" (2002)
- VV.AA. – "Laboratorio Hip Hop CD1" (2003)
- VV.AA. – "Flow Latino (Habana – Madrid)" (2003)
- Jota Mayúscula – "Una vida Xtra" (2004)
- R de Rumba – "Fabricante" (2004)
- Full Nelson – "Confía en mí" (2005)
- VV.AA. – "Bien Sobre Mal Vol.3" (2005)
- Akon – "Locked Up (reedición)" (2005)
- Vico C – "Vamonos Po' Encima" (2005)
- Upsurt – "Втората цедка" (2006)
- Kultama – "Nacional e importación" (2006)
- Antonio Carmona – "Vengo venenoso" (2006)
- Griffi – "Los Impresentables" (2006)
- Calle 13 – "Mala suerte con el 13" (2007)
- Bajofondo – "El Anden" (2007)
- Julieta Venegas – "Tiempo Pa`Pensa" Malamarismo (2007)
- A.B. Quintanilla III y Los Kumbia All Starz and Vicentico – "Vuelve" (2008)
- Jota Mayúscula – "Juega con el monstruo"
- Jota Mayúscula – "Como un títere"
- Mentenguerra – "Por La Noche"
- Nelly Furtado and Julieta Venegas – "Bajo Otra Luz" (2009)
- Diego Torres – "Mirar Atrás" (2010)
- Sebastian Yepes – "De Lo Oscuro a Lo Puro" (2011)
- Romeo Santos – "Magia Negra" (2011)
- Kinky – "Negro Día" (2011)
- SOJA – "Like It Used To" (2014)
- El Guincho – "Comix" (2016)
- Ibeyi – "Me Voy" (2017)
- Beatriz Luengo – "Caprichosa" (2018)
- Juan Magán – "Usted" (2018)
- Stylo G – "Contigo" (2018)
- Dellafuente – "Tenamoras" (2019)
- Denise Rosethal – "Agua Segura" (2019)
- Dyce - "Solito (remix)" (2023)
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In Spanish: Mala Rodríguez para niños
