Malloy James is a musician, composer, and sound designer.

A formally-trained musician and sound engineer influenced by the conceptual and virtuosic practices of artists like Pharrell Williams, Erykah Badu, Kanye West, Trent Reznor, Solange, J Dilla, Lauryn Hill, and Childish Gambino, Malloy James embodies an open, fluid, artistic, and engaging approach to contemporary composition and style.

In addition to his solo artistic practice, James is an accomplished sound designer, creating ethereal compositions for projects with Lexus International, the National Building Museum, and the Miami Design District, to name a few. He has participated in a number of leading design residencies, including the inaugural summer residency at Alvar Aalto’s Paimio Sanatorium in Finland and is the Distinguished Fellow for the 2024 season at the Design Akadamie Saaleck in Germany.