Jameson Irish Whiskey announced the return of Jameson Distilled Sounds, the brand’s flagship global music platform with cultural icon and ‘Music Distiller’ Anderson .Paak, who joins Jameson for another year, is leading a new cohort of over 20 artists from around the world—including Malaysia’s Saint Kylo—as they continue to grow their music family.
After a successful debut in the home of Jameson, Cork, Distilled Sounds Year 2 is returning to Ireland, the home of Jameson, for an immersive creative experience rooted in connecting cultures, collaboration and crafting sounds.
Artists from across Malaysia, India, South Africa, Portugal, Nigeria and Indonesia, to name a few, will come together to write, record and perform new music under .Paak’s expert direction.
Malaysia’s representative this year, Saint Kylo, is no stranger to commanding a stage. Formerly of live act Ryot Jones, Saint Kylo has carved out a solo sound that fuses soul, funk, and R&B—landing him centre-stage at festivals like Good Vibes and RIUH in the City.
He’s also worked with creative communities across the region, including the Jameson Distilled Sounds takeover at Zhongshan Building in Kuala Lumpur.
As a current independent artist with four singles to his name and an upcoming EP titled ‘Paid For’, he brings both seasoned chops and fresh energy to the Sound Distillery this year.
Saint Kylo reflects on what the experience means to him: “When I found out I’d been picked to represent Malaysia at Jameson Distilled Sounds, it honestly felt surreal. I’ve been grinding for years as an indie artist, so to feel seen—on a global stage, mentored by someone like Anderson .Paak, who’s been a huge influence on my sound—it’s wild.”
“I’m just a kid from Taman Melawati, and now I’m sharing space with artists from all over the world, writing music, learning from the best, and putting Malaysia on the map. That kind of belief? It means everything.”
Saint Kylo joins an eclectic global lineup of trailblazing artists redefining the music landscape.
From South African soul singer Lloyiso to Portuguese experimentalist EU.CLIDES, the 2025 cohort includes a drill innovator from Ireland (Skinner), genre-fusing vocalists like Mary Ann Alexander from India and Monica Karina from Indonesia, as well as East African talent including Kenya’s Xenia Manasseh and Kethan.
Other artists include Nigerian American R&B force Manny Wellz, Namibia’s own Kp Illest, and Kazakh synth-pop pioneer Moldanazar. Together, they form a collective that blurs borders and blends sounds, each bringing the essence of their local scene into something entirely new.
As Jameson Distilled Sounds Malaysia’s ambassador, Saint Kylo will return to give back to the local music community—sharing inspiration, lessons and creative insights from his time at the Sound Distillery under the mentorship of Anderson .Paak, as part of this year’s Jameson programming locally.
You can show your love and support for Jameson’s here and for Saint Kylo here.
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