Los Angeles-based artist and fashion creator Malvika returns with her second single, “High Note,” releasing August 1st on all major platforms.
Building on the success of her debut “Love Is a Game”—which garnered over 1M+ views across social media—”High Note” continues to shape Malvika’s genre-bending musical identity. The track blends glossy electro-pop with trap-infused R&B and layers of South Asian instrumentation, including veena and flute, delivering a sound that is both dynamic and deeply personal.
Lyrically, “High Note” explores ambition, identity, and creative autonomy. “I just wanna hit a high note / Tell ’em all the things they don’t know…” Malvika sings, as the chorus opens up into soaring synths and a powerful, bass-driven groove. While the track nods to vocal range and artistic success, it also gestures toward something more intimate: the journey of rising above anxiety, doubt, and expectation—with both style and self-awareness.
A standout lyrical reference to “PRNDL” (the automatic gear shift) offers a playful wink to Malvika’s self-professed passenger princess energy and lingering driving anxiety. Like her previous single, she also includes a quiet cultural marker: just before the second chorus, the word “Sur”—Hindi and Gujarati for “note”—can be faintly heard, honoring her South Asian heritage with intention and subtlety.
Released during South Asian Heritage Month (July 18–August 17), “High Note” reflects Malvika’s commitment to blending cultural influence with sonic innovation. Known to her 200K+ followers as @stylebymalvika, she has been featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and ELLE for her bold, cross-cultural storytelling. This time, she brings that signature aesthetic into her sound.
“The goal wasn’t to make something overly perfect,” Malvika shares. “I wanted to have fun, ease up on the formalities, and create something that feels honest and a little more intimate.”