A fresh sound in Roots Rock Reggae can be found in up and coming solo recording
artist Marquis Melody. Marquis Melody has recently released his debut album project
titled "Straight From The Heart." 19 tracks of the finest in modern
roots and culture recorded at Tuff Gong in Kingston, Jamaica. The album is currently
selling worldwide via online websites and reggae music distributor.
Debut Music
Video and 7" Vinyl for song "Sunshine" were for released Summer
2006. "Sunshine" has attained a host of accomplishments including successful
entry into early round voting for nominations in multiple field/categories of
the 49th Grammy Awards, advancement through the judging rounds of the 2006 International
Songwriting Competition also posts on music chart rankings.
Primarily a roots style artist, Marquis Melody uses his strong vocal delivery
to display a variety of styles in this album including Lovers Rock, Ska, Dub
and Dancehall. Marquis Melody chooses quality lyrics in order to use the relative
influential power bestowed upon musical artists in a beneficial manner so as
to have a positive affect on the mind, mood and intellect of the would be listener.
Marquis Melody performs at nightclubs w/in the S.F. Bay Area.
Marquis Melody, Singer-Songwriter, Publisher, Producer and Performer, lives
a tale of two cities having roots in both Oakland, California and Kingston,
Jamaica. A "Jamerican" as some may say, most feedback from listeners
say Marquis Melody has the sound of a "Marley" but with his own uniquely
different style.
Listen for an exciting sound in reggae music as Marquis Melody displays a wide
array of emotions and talents in his musical journey featuring ever so conscious
lyrical tracks. "Straight From The Heart" is a must experience for listeners
rooted with a lust for quality roots reggae. Get onboard, keep your senses alive
and dive into the wonderful world of Marquis Melody Music!.
Recommended release:
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Title: Straight From The Heart
Artist: Marquis Melody
Year: 2007
Label: Skank So Studio
More info: www.marquismelody.com
Where to buy: Amazon | CD
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Tracks:
01 - People Get Ready
02 - Sunshine
03 - I Need To Know
04 - Tree Of Life
05 - Call We Foolish
06 - Straight From The Heart
07 - Straight From The Heart (Dub)
08 - Night Shadows
09 - Give Me Love
10 - Lift Your Head Up feat. LazaRas
11 - Calling Rastaman
12 - Reunite
13 - Judge Not
14 - Jam Skank So
15 - Unruly feat. Ras Murdak
16 - Unruly (Dub)
17 - Give Me Love (Dub)
18 - Reunite (Dub)
19 - Sunshine (Dub)
20 - Sunshine (Unplugged) |
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