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MARQUISE PORTER - authentic, determined, persistent- Marquise Porter is considered to be one of Detroit's most talented and revered rappers on the scene and is considered to be one of the most respected artists to surface from Motown onto the multifaceted world of hip-hop. This can all be attributed to his unique style of rap: street-conscious combined with unique hooks that transcend the streets to a commercial appeal that many people can relate to. Known for his versatility in lyrics and in his music, high energy and poetic-like flow, Marquise sets himself apart from the status quo. However, his path to stardom has not been easy. A combination of struggles, personal tragedies and one “wrong place, wrong time†incident with the law could have ended his career as an artist and performer before it fully took flight. Growing up in Detroit, Marquise's life always involved rap music. After attending a rap concert, Porter was so captivated by the artist's performance that it was abundantly clear that becoming a rapper was his eminent goal. Shortly after, he began collaborating with his brother Corey a.k.a. “Peschi†as a pastime that soon transitioned into a full-time endeavor. Unfortunately, his life as a developing rapper suddenly changed. In 1999, Marquise lost his brother and collaborator due to gun violence halting his progress as an emerging rap artist coupled with his facing possible jail time. He knew his life was now torn between the world of rap which he desired and the potential pitfalls of street life that seemed predestined to take him down. As fate would have it, he did not go to jail and was literally allowed a second chance at a better life. So, he decided to put all efforts into his budding music career, took the reigns on his own and began to flourish with fierce intensity. But still this was no overnight success story. It took years in the making before reaping some measurable successes in his career. In 2001 after hearing just two of Marquise's tracks, he was quickly signed to Wish Records, a label owned by TLC's Lisa “Left Eye†Lopez. Simultaneously, his rhymes also impressed the well known Rough Riders label which housed famous rap artists such as DMX and Eve, as well as the infamous Suge Knight who also showed an interest in Marquise's brazen skills. Unfortunately, the record deal with Wish Records fell short due to some difficulties the label faced and Lopez graciously decided to release him from his contract to pursue an independent projects. His first solo album titled The Book Donald Didn't Finish was released in the summer of 2001, which included the popular single “To The Top,†a rap song featuring MC Breed. A local hit, the song held the #1 spot for nearly a year on WDTJ - Radio-One's “Battle of the Beatz,†a radio segment showcase for local talent. Soon after, he completed his second album Lobster Tailz back in March 2005. His next single off that album titled “313†produced by DJ Los was placed on a mixtape and circulated around town and in popular radio stations in the summer of 2004. The song's popularity and mass appeal about the inner city of Detroit grew so much that it solidified Marquise Porter's stance in the rap industry. But before the album was released, it all came to halt when he was shot twice during a robbery attempt while on his way to a performance. This unfortunate incident abrupted the promotion of his second album. Not letting this deter him from his dreams, after recuperating from his injuries, he chose to pursue his next venture with a vengeance. A music trendsetter, Porter's upcoming single “In Da City†(produced by Saint Denson), from his third album titled The Porterhouse, is a song that tells a thought-provoking story about the conditions of Detroit from his eyes. His third album is scheduled for release July 4, 2006. A remarkable talent, Marquise Porter has worked with as well as shared the stage with a roster of impressive artists such as MC Breed, Lisa “Left Eye†Lopez (TLC), Mocha (from Missy Elliot’s camp), Big Mike (from the Geto Boyz) and T.I. Most recently in May 2006 he was selected to express his lyrical prowess on stage and performed on the bill with famed rapper E-40 at the first annual “What's Next On The Menu†Concert presented by WJLB, a major Clear Channel radio station. In December 2004, Marquise Porter signed with Mobb North Records and enjoys the relationship and creative control it allows him. “I am thrilled to have such a skilled remarkable talent on our team, and I look forward to a long and prosperous relationship with Marquise Porter,†says Frankie Glass, President and CEO of Mobb North Records. Music can be found on CDBaby.com, www.marquiseporter.com and myspace.com/marquiseporter. Check out the artist's website: http://www.marquiseporter.com Track List: 1. Porter House 2. Eazy 3. Neva Stop 4. What U Know 5. P.G. All above 6. Alone 7. New Day 8. In The City 9. Up Early 10. One 11. Bird in the Hand 12. Real Out Here 13. Pour That Rosae 14. M Dot Poe 15. Wet 16. Be Bout It 17. Don't Ask Me Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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