Five Minutes With: Montréal Rapper Maky Lavender

Maky Lavender is a bilingual rapper who drops lyrics over a variety of beats, from deep emotional synths to dancefloor trap. His music is both pop-forward and laid back, while newer tracks are straight-up club bangers. Maky L’s music is dynamic with a worldly influence, and listeners can hear London, NYC and Montréal influences from track to track.

Maky Lavender

Name:

Maky Lavender

Genre:

Alternative Hip Hop

Founded:

2010

# of Albums:

4

Latest Album:

Maky Lavender Acoustic

Latest Single:

Why You Gotta Be Like That?

Latest Video:

Favourite musician growing up:

Tyler The Creator

Favourite musician now:

Bakar

Guilty pleasure song:

Natural by S Club 7

Live show ritual:

New socks

Favourite local musician:

Planet Giza

EP or LP?

EP

Early bird or night owl?

Early

Road or studio?

Road

Any shows or albums coming up?

New acoustic album recently came out

Where can we follow you?

Facebook | Instagram | YouTube

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Rapid Fire Local Questions:

What is your favourite local restaurant?

Pikliz

What is your favourite street in your city and why?

Sherbrooke most active and agitated

What is your favourite park in your city and why?

Jarry, best skate park

What is your favourite music venue in your city?

Le ministère best sound system

What is your favourite music store in your city?

Studio economik