Philly artistMal!kreleased his third summer single,“Denial,”onAugust 10on all digital platforms, distributed byGroove Control Productions/AWAL (Kobalt). Topping off Mal!k’s trifecta of summer singles, “Denial” accesses the pain of rejected love and packages it in a contemporary R&B ballad. Produced and written byKeath Lowry, this emotional track utilizes modern synths and production techniques to recreate the classic R&B slow-jam. It’s reminiscent sounds and modern heartbreak story make this song an instant classic.