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Ex- FBI Fugitive Malik Wade Turned Philanthropy

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San Francisco, CA – February, 2018- Malik Wade is a mentor, author, entrepreneur and leader whose story of personal transformation has motivated and inspired many. Wade has lived three lives starting as a teenager he was an enterprising drug dealer, as a young adult he became a fugitive from the FBI and eventually became a prison inmate.

 Wade was born and raised in low-income housing in San Francisco, CA during the 80’s at the peak of the crack cocaine epidemic that swept through America’s inner cities. Wade was a good student and superior athlete, but his life would change forever when he sold his first rock of crack cocaine at the age of 15. Over two decades Wade experienced a turbulent, yet amazing, personal transformation. In 1993, he was put on the FBI’s most wanted list which lead to him being a fugitive for seven years. He was subsequently arrested and served a fourteen-year federal prison term for conspiracy to distribute cocaine.

Today he is the founder and Executive Director of Scholastic Interest Group (SIG), a non-profit organization in his hometown of San Francisco. As an Executive Director of SIG, Mr. Wade mentor’s at-risk youth, speaks at universities such as Stanford, U.C. Berkeley, and Cal State University San Francisco. He focuses his efforts on at-risk youth facing daily challenges and adversity. He can be seen regularly at the Juvenile Justice courthouse speaking on behalf of these young men or at their schools speaking with teachers and coaches. Mr. Wade’s mentorship also consists of seemingly simple things such as taking young adolescents out for a healthy meal or stopping by their homes to speak with their parents or guardians. He has completely dedicated his life to helping the at-risk youth improve their lives and possibilities for success.

Wade is a leading voice for the youth and is currently spearheading a national youth mentoring movement to help save the lives of young people in inner cities and underprivileged communities.

Wade will be releasing his memoir PRESSURE: FROM FBI FUGITIVE TO FREEDOM this year about his past live and his journey.

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“To Love Is To Perform”: Jada Di’Larosa’s Poetic Meditation on Love, Identity, and Solitude

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On April 17, 2026, independent artist Jada Di’Larosa introduces a deeply evocative new chapter in her creative journey with the release of To Love Is To Perform. Emerging from the rich cultural undercurrent of New Orleans, Di’Larosa delivers a project that feels intimate, cinematic, and emotionally unguarded—an album that quietly lingers long after the final note fades.

Blending elements of alternative, indie, and nu-jazz, the record is less about traditional structure and more about atmosphere and emotional storytelling. It unfolds like a series of late-night reflections—soft, immersive, and deeply personal. Each track carries a sense of stillness, where restraint becomes a powerful artistic choice, allowing listeners to fully absorb the subtle complexities within her sound.

Between the Spotlight and the Shadows

Jada Di’Larosa’s artistry is shaped by a compelling dual existence. As a professional dancer and showgirl, her nights are filled with performance, light, and spectacle. Yet beyond the stage, she retreats into solitude—writing music that mirrors her introspective nature. This contrast is the emotional backbone of To Love Is To Perform, where themes of identity, vulnerability, and perception are explored with striking honesty.

Rather than presenting a polished, conventional album, Di’Larosa embraces imperfection. The project carries the raw essence of demos—unfiltered, organic, and alive. In her own words, it is “a diary” of her experiences, offering a glimpse into a world that is both quietly glamorous and deeply introspective. That authenticity gives the album its emotional weight, transforming it into something profoundly human.

Sound as Atmosphere, Silence as Language

Musically, the album is guided by minimalism and mood. Piano and violin arrangements intertwine with her haunting vocal delivery, creating a soundscape that feels almost suspended in time. Di’Larosa’s voice is uniquely her own—delicate yet assured, drifting through each composition with a poetic cadence that enhances the storytelling.

Tracks such as “showgirl” and “movie star” reflect the tension between persona and reality, while “bayou st. john” grounds the album in a sense of place and memory. The title track, “to love is to perform,” offers a philosophical lens on relationships, suggesting that love itself can be an act shaped by roles and expectations. Meanwhile, “costume” emerges as a defining moment—an exploration of identity, illusion, and the masks we wear.

Tracklist

  1. showgirl
  2. movie star
  3. bayou st. john
  4. to love is to perform
  5. candy
  6. blackbird
  7. spinster
  8. a love noir
  9. costume
  10. curtain call

A Quietly Powerful Artistic Statement

What makes To Love Is To Perform so compelling is its refusal to conform. It does not chase trends or demand attention—it invites it. The album thrives in its subtlety, rewarding listeners who are willing to slow down and engage with its emotional depth.

There is a cinematic quality throughout the record, as if each track is a scene from an unseen film—rich with symbolism, mood, and introspection. It’s an experience designed not just to be heard, but to be felt.

Defining Her Own Space

In an industry often driven by visibility and constant output, Jada Di’Larosa stands apart through intentional distance and artistic focus. She allows her work to speak on her behalf, cultivating a sense of mystery that only enhances her presence.

With To Love Is To Perform, she offers more than music—she offers perspective. It is a body of work that explores the delicate balance between who we are and who we present to the world, capturing the beauty and complexity of both.

As the release date approaches, the album positions Di’Larosa as a distinctive voice in contemporary alternative jazz—an artist unafraid to embrace vulnerability, ambiguity, and the quiet power of self-expression.

Connect with Jada Di’Larosa
Official Website: www.jadadilarosa.com
Instagram: @jada.dilarosa
Available on Spotify, Bandcamp, SoundCloud, and YouTube

For inquiries: jadadilarosa@yahoo.com

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