The music video for her latest single, “No Swimming Water” (=No Swimming Water), released by Taiwanese up-and-coming R&B/Soul artist Malpaca, has been released on Tuesday, May 13th.
This is the first single from her first full-length album, “(No wool. No hump)), which is scheduled for this summer. It attracted attention by being nominated for the “Newcomer Award” at last year’s Golden Melody Awards (GMA).Hogan T.It is a co-written number with.
What would you do when you were put to stand in front of a sign that says “No playing in the water”? — Should I avoid it or… do I jump in? The “silly girl” who jumps in without hesitation to such a question is Malpaca, the young girl. While writing his papers at the Graduate School of Electrical Engineering at Taiwan University, he studied jazz, became keen on his beloved rock and electro, and finally went on to the path of music. Her musicality, which cannot be found in genre, is summed up in her words, which describe herself as “not a sheep or a reptile. It’s an existence in the middle.”
Co-starring Zheng Hogan T. is an unusual SSW who also graduated from the Department of Electrical Engineering at Taiwan University. He was nominated for Kim Ke Sho’s “Best Newcomer Award (Best Newcomer Award)” for his 2023 debut album, “Best Newcomer Award,” attracting attention in Taiwan’s music world. In addition, the Department of Electrical Engineering at Taiwan University has produced rapper Kumachan. Its poetic, introspective lyrics and sophisticated R&B sound are slowly gaining listeners in Japan, spreading support beyond borders.
The two, who have been friends since college, have collaborated in musical collaborations for several years, in this work, “The Forbidden Swimming.”
Influential music critic in the Chinese region, Emperor Miao highly praised Malpaca’s singing voice, saying, “It seems like Hong Li Yu and Karencici combined.” Focusing on the “thick yet light, wild voice that is both confusing and has a sense of harmony,” and the “sense of overlapping harmony,” he praised “Change?”, which he released last year as a “retro and mystic song.”
The music video was created by a Japanese multi-artist/director living in Taiwan.Sogare. He is also known as a bridge between Japan-Taiwan hip-hop, including a collaboration between RITTO and PiNkChAiN and a collaboration between “Neon Oasis Fest.” Sogare himself was nominated for a Golden Song Award for his album with King Leo at the 2025 Golden Song Awards. Last year, he also attracted attention for filming the music video “Kinishii,” which is popular in Japan.
This time, we will be directing a video depicting the inner world of Hogan T., the Yang Mad and Zheng, in the streets of Taipei. The work reflects the boundary between music and “Taipei” cities.
On Sunday, June 1st, the venue will be held in Taipei City.“Sounds Good”A mini event will be held between Yang Mad and Zheng. Tickets are now on sale at FANSI GO.
[Release Information]
Alpaca, “Following Water (feat. Hogan T.)”
Release Date: 2025.05.13 (Tue.)
Label: ChynaTown Co.Ltd
Tracklist:
1. Prohibition of the Hogan T.
[Event Information]
Lambing Maiden x Zheng “Cross Crossfade Vol. 01”
Date and Time: Sunday, June 1, 2025, OPEN 19:00 / START 19:30
Venue: Taiwan, Taipei Sounds Good
Price: ADV. 600 yuan / 700 yuan
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■The Little Lady Alpaca:Instagram
