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Malcolm Todd

Malcolm Todd is an act on the Starverb influence map. Their sound grew out of Stevie Wonder, Ryan Beatty, Dominic Fike, Omar Apollo and Steve Lacy. Those roots explain a lot about how Malcolm Todd arrange songs and choose their tones. They run in the same orbit as Dominic Fike, grentperez, beabadoobee, LAUNDRY DAY and Omar Apollo, sharing audiences, venues and reference points rather than a straight line of influence. Altogether the chart holds 27 connections around Malcolm Todd, reaching back through Stevie Wonder. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.

Background

Malcolm Todd Hobert is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. He signed with Columbia Records after he went viral on TikTok for his 2023 singles "Art House" and "Roommates" — both of which were included on his mixtape Sweet Boy (2024). His self-titled debut studio album (2025) peaked at number 49 on the Billboard 200 and spawned the single "Chest Pain ", which became his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2026, his 2024 track "Earrings" became a global sleeper hit, reaching the top 40 of the music charts in several countries, including the US, the UK, and Canada. Todd's music is noted for its blend of indie pop and alternative R&B.

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Malcolm ToddStevie WonderRyan BeattyDominic FikeOmar ApolloSteve LacyJames TaylorGrateful DeadAudrey HobertDominic FikegrentperezbeabadoobeeLAUNDRY DAYOmar ApolloJojiWallowsBryant Barnes

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Malcolm Todd grew out of Stevie Wonder, Ryan Beatty, Dominic Fike and Omar Apollo, shares an orbit with Dominic Fike, grentperez, beabadoobee and LAUNDRY DAY. 27 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.

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