Dream job, besides mayor? Radio DJ. Malik Evans shares his favorite tracks with us.

Robert Bell, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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Imagine Mayor Malik Evans as a radio DJ, spinning records instead of governing the city. In an alternate universe, that's how Evans would make his living, he told us during a recent interview.

He grew up with the hip-hop culture, idolizing his older brother's record collection and listening to the sounds of his parents' generation.

"I can talk to you about Sam Cooke all the way up until SZA," Evans said. He believes the knowledge helps him connect with many people throughout Rochester.

So we got curious about the mayor's musical taste. The Democrat and Chronicle asked him to share a playlist of some of his favorite tracks.

Apple Music

Mayor Evans Playlist by Rob Bell on Apple Music

Spotify

Malik Evans gets an emotional hug from his wife Shawanda Evans' aunt Kimberly Flint as he celebrates with supporters after his win in the Democrat primary race for Rochester Mayor, beating Lovely Warren, in downtown Rochester Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
Malik Evans gets an emotional hug from his wife Shawanda Evans' aunt Kimberly Flint as he celebrates with supporters after his win in the Democrat primary race for Rochester Mayor, beating Lovely Warren, in downtown Rochester Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

— Robert Bell is a multimedia journalist and reporter at The Democrat & Chronicle. He was born in Rochester, grew up in Philadelphia and studied film in Los Angeles. Follow him at @byrobbell on X and @byrobbell on IG. Contact him at rlbell@gannett.com.

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