In the world of independent music, Melaku stands as a beacon of artistic ingenuity, and his latest creation, “Bad Thoughts,” is a testament to the musical alchemy that defines his craft. His journey that begins in a small beach town in northern California, where a young Melaku discovered his love for music before the age of 5. Fast forward to the bustling streets of New York City, where he not only pursued a degree at Columbia University but also continued crafting his own sound in the confines of his dorm room. This anecdote sets the stage for the sonic wizardry that unfolds in “Bad Thoughts.”

“Bad Thoughts” is a symphony of autonomy, with Melaku taking the reins from writing to producing, mixing and mastering. It’s a pop masterpiece with a message, a manifestation of spiritual infusion in music. Brace yourself for a sonic journey that nods to the classics while firmly grounding itself in the contemporaryas “Bad Thoughts” emerges as the anthem for those wrestling with universal struggles.