Ekstra Bonus x mediopicky presents. MALA KAWAII
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Dominican artists mediopicky and Ekstra Bonus reunite with their new single “MALA KAWAII,” following their past collaborations “SOLA” and “Repica.” The track blends Dominican street merengue mambo with hyperpop, telling the story of a bold yet playful girl whose style bridges Dominican and Japanese street culture.
Co-written with La Marimba, “MALA KAWAII” imagines a youthful character — a Dominican girl who loves the party, the streets, and the joy of life. She embodies duality: “una mala kawaii,” a fearless baddie with a hyper-cute aesthetic.
“I’m listening to a lot of hyperpop but also a lot of mambo, and I’ve always had a soft spot for 90s merengue acts like Las Chicas del Can and Yarumba,” says Ekstra Bonus. “Mediopicky and I are both into Japanese and street culture, so we wanted to bring that kawaii touch to both the song and the video.”
The video, shot, directed, and edited in Santo Domingo by Mariela Pichardo (La Marimba), captures a perfect day in the life of a Dominican “mala kawaii” — dancing in the streets, drinking beer, riding motorcycles, and embracing the joy of being both baddie and kawaii.
“MALA KAWAII” is out now
Ekstra Bonus · single · 2025 · 1 songs
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