Machala was born Michael Francisco Flanigan on March 7, 1981 in Daly City and raised in South San Francisco. He is multicultural, his Mother immigrated from Nicaragua and his Father is of Irish descent.

Like many passionate musicians, music has been around him his entire life. His love for it began at a very early age. His Mother and Aunts all love to sing loudly, proudly, and beautifully. His Father, Grandfather, and Uncle loved to entertain people whenever possible by playing the guitar. A...