Sounds of Marqué

A native of the musical mecca that is Memphis, TN, Marqué grew up listening to the sounds of Kirk Franklin and Yolanda Adams and developed his distinctive style through his early exposure to gospel music. He then learned to manipulate those sounds to make them a soulful expression of his inner self. Growing up in the church, Marqué came to love the saxophone as a child and began playing at 13-years-old. When he entered middle school, he joined the concert band and continued playing through his years at Craigmont High School.

Upon leaving Memphis after high school graduation, Marqué attended Florida A & M University and became a member of the “Marching 100” during his freshman year. After two years of school, he left Florida and returned to his hometown. He became a member of the band Soulful Xpressionz and performed at various venues around the city. Upon departing from the group, Marqué went on to become a member of the R&B group Touch of Soul. He has since left Touch of Soul and has gone on to launch his solo career and form his own band.

The release of Marqué’s debut mixtape in 2010, Rhythm & Jazz: The Unthinkable, was the launch of his solo career. A compilation of hip-hop, R&B, and soul cover tracks, Marqué demonstrates his enticing versatility on some of today’s hottest tracks. In February 2012, Marqué released his sophomore and all original album, QUÉludes: Music. Drugs. Addicition. Coupled with spoken word and live instrumentation, QUÉludes fully captures his unique, new sound.

Featured in the Amalgamated: Discovering New Artistry section of Amalgamation Magazine, Marqué has also made his way on a variety of online radio stations, magazines, and blog sites. Today’s hip-hop is yesterday’s jazz and through his innovative way of bringing jazz music, Marqué is trying to bridge that gap.

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