A Filmmaker By Our People, For Our People.
What started as an independent blog showcasing NYC urban talent in 2016, Underground King Music's founder Michelene "Elle" Mallard combined all of her background work and experiences to create a rebranded powerhouse, Karaokeandvodka Productions merely four years later on UKM's birthday, January 16, 2020.
Michelene is the sole director/producer of all of her works. Michelene is known for her social justice-charged work and Black-centered narratives. As a Miles College Alumnae with a BA in Journalism, and while pursuing an MFA in film production, her goal as a creative is to tap into the eye of the storyteller, creating a candid Black wonderland, captivating audiences around the world.
In a world where the Black woman was born tired, Cicatrix is a wound where the light enters. This is a story of healing… And redemption.