D-E ’22

Malachi Samedy | Dwight-Englewood 2022 | performing arts | MUSIC

Current D-E student Anne Nodelman ’24 interviewed Malachi Samedy ’22 for the December 2023 issue of Spectrum, D-E’s Upper School student newspaper.

The following is excerpted from that article:

“Keeping Up with the Alumni: Malachi Samedy ’22

By Anne Nodelman ’24

This week, Spectrum caught up with Malachi Samedy ’22 about his life as a college student at Berklee College of Music, as well as his music career. This year, Malachi Samedy is taking on a new musical identity as Malachi Nasser as his album drops in the new year.

How has your sophomore year been going at Berklee College of Music? Berklee is great! It’s definitely what you make of it. It’s about meeting people and building a community. Now that I’ve done a year I’m sure it’s not for me but it’s definitely something I’m glad I did.

What was the motivation behind the album you will be releasing this upcoming school year? J.O.Y is a culmination of experiences and feelings that I’ve had over these last few years. Writing is a form of expression for me and a way to release. J.O.Y actually stands for Jokes of Yesterday, and it’s really just me reflecting on life’s past relationships and hardships.

What has it been like leading up to this major milestone in your music career? Life isn’t linear. There are bends and turns and you get taken places you wouldn’t expect to be. This upcoming opportunity is just such a blessing I’m ready to take it by the horns.

What do you hope people will take away from your album? I hope that within the upbeat tracks and infectious melodies they’ll be able to reflect on really how great life can be. J.O.Y is meant to convey its name and show you just how much joy is in the world.What is one piece of advice you would give a student at Dwight-Englewood who is interested in pursuing music long-term? Be ambitious. And this applies to more than just musicians. Whatever you do, dare to be bold, be willing to look stupid, and be willing to be wrong. Be ambitious, make mistakes, and learn from them. There is nothing bad that could come out of doing your best and reaching for the stars.”

Schedule of Upcoming D-E Alumni and Community Events

Save the Dates!

November 28 – Dec 22, 2023

Blue & Gold Community Challenge
25 Days… 400 Donors… Unlock $50,000 for D-E!

February 1, 2024

Deadline for submission of Class Notes to our next magazine!
Email alumninews@d-e.org

April 27, 2024

Bulldog Bash
A Special Fundraiser Event to Benefit Financial Aid, on D-E’s Leggett Field!
Featuring The RUBIX KUBE Band!

May 23, 2024

Young Alumni BBQ for classes of 2021, 2022, 2023 on Leggett Field
Senior Class Panel with Young Alumni
Speed Networking with Alumni

October 18 – October 20, 2024

Reunion Weekend for all alumni and faculty
With special milestone celebrations for class years ending with 4 and 9.

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