“A welcomed breath of fresh air”
Richmond, Virginia May 30, 2022 (Issuewire.com) - The first step in any goal is a dream, and the rising Hip-Hop/R&B star Jamaal Marvel is building his dream, track by track. A Virginia native, this singer/songwriter/rapper/producer blends the best of all that is loved in Hip-hop, R&B, Funk, and Pop into a sound that defines the word unique. Pulling elements of 80's fun and the heart and vibe of the 90s, he continuously impresses with creative melodies and relatable lyrics. With his third solo studio album "Tales of a Fool: Stormfront" on the horizon, Jamaal gives us a taste of what to expect this time around in his latest single "Day and Night."With deep lyrics, soulful harmonies, and infectious flows, the Stormfront EP delivers a sound foreshadowed by his name, a work of art...a work of marvel. In 2012 while stationed in Phoenix, AZ, Jamaal began touring with a small group, performing at local venues. His first album "Love & Imperfections" debuted in 2013. In 2015 he co-founded the fusion group, Half-Black, becoming its lead vocalist. Following the release of songs like On Edge, Jane Doe, Warrior, and I Scream 4 Noise, the group's album "Evolution" debuted in 2016. He was also the vocal melody and lyrical creator behind the 2017 hit Daily, by the artists Rival & Cadmium garnering over 2 million plays on YouTube. The collaborative single "Power of Music" with EDM artist Cadmium also premiered that year. In early 2020, he released the first single "SUCKER" from his second solo studio album, garnering over 100,000 plays on Spotify. Single "Future Love" and hit "Give It To Me" soon followed scoring Jamaal a spot on the top Upcoming 100 Charts. "Tales of a Fool" was released on September 30, 2020, garnering over 350k plays on Spotify. Singles "O.T.P and "Mr. Man" were released soon after. In April 2021, the final single from the album "Darkside" was released also smashing through 100,000 streams. Following the release of the music video for "Darkside" in May 2021, Jamaal Marvel dropped a collaboration track with up-and-coming Hip-hop artist TCvsChanze titled "Saturday Nights Lights". The music video for the track went on to debut on BET, becoming his most successful release yet. In February 2022, Jamaal released the first single "Give It To Me 1.5" from his reimaged version of "Tales of a Fool" titled "Tales of a Fool: Stormfront" reportedly releasing April 2022. The second single from the anticipated "Stormfront EP" drops on 3 June 2022 followed by the full EP release on June 30, 2022, with a whopping 7 tracks! Weaving together instrumentals that vibe, relatable lyrics, and a voice of wonder, Jamaal Marvel is a breath of fresh air! A must-have on any playlist!
Interview Questions:
Why do you make music?
that's simple. Because I have to. My father told me something as a kid. He said whatever it is that you wake up thinking about, whatever it is that consumes your mind in the quiet moments that's what you're supposed to do in life. I wake up creating, I dream about it, I daydream about it. It consumes me. I couldn't stop creating if I tried. I would also add that I make music as a way to help people. Most of my lyrics are opened ended. They have an overarching mist of meaning
but at its core is whatever the listener wants it to be. We all go through life and life brings with it every emotion we are capable of feeling. Music has always helped me to express that, especially in my times of darkness. I want listeners to be able to place themselves in my music, my lyrics. I want people to be able to listen to my music and release their emotions throw it. I want to help grant relief during times of turmoil and magnify during times of joy. This is your third musical body of work.
What makes "Tales of a Fool" different than your previous works?
Growth. My first body of work "Love & Imperfections" was me releasing my creativity. I had no idea what I was doing. I just knew I needed to release my pent-up creativity, so I did. I had an idea, a theme, a dream so I worked to make it real. The group Half Black was...so much fun. It was the melding of Hip-Hop, EDM, Rock, Pop, and R&B. With people that I truly enjoyed spending time with that was as hungry and serious about their art as I was. But both of those albums, at least my part in them didn't tell my story. I wasn't being open, I was pulling inspiration from everything and everyone around me but myself. "Tales of a Fool" represents freedom. It is the first musical body of work where every song is about what I feel or felt. It is a culmination of all of the experience garnered from my past works. It is me now, me living in my truth. And you can hear it...
So, what's next for you?
A lot. The second single from my EP titled "Day & Night", will be dropping in mid-June of 2022. I'm so excited about it! I love the message and the melody of the track and I think it represents the way many people feel as we navigate life. I'm excited about the EP and the new album as a whole! To me, music is a conduit, a point of inflection, and a way to express our current moment in life. It's one of the ways I connect with the world through the sharing of my experiences. It's my way of telling listeners whatever it is you are experiencing, love, pain, joy, you are not alone. I also started a book series inspired by the album. It's a fantasy/adventure epic novel written in episode format. The 1st episode should be available winter of this year. With
that comes merch and artwork, it's a lot but I love what I do so. The full album Tales of a Fool: Stormfront, drops in April 2023.
If you could collaborate with any five artists on a track who would they be?
This is hard. I'd say Timberland. He's been an inspiration ever since I knew what music was. He was different and unapologetic about it which made me feel it was okay to be as well. I'd also say Pharrell for the same reason. Plus, they're both from V.A so. Let's see...J. Cole. I'm a huge fan. I love Hip-Hop artists, their messages elevate and bring change. His flows are dope and his music speaks the truth. Who doesn't want to work with that? Also, I'd say Mariah Carey. I think I've memorized most of her albums from the '90s. I'm not sure why, but her first three albums were extremely influential on my vocals. I sought to hit those same notes and do those same runs. I quickly realized that I couldn't so it forced me to experiment with my voice, my range, my tones, and my style of runs. Lastly...I'm going to cheat and say, Masego, Anderson Paak, and Bruno Mars. Love their styles, I definitely see myself in them and it would be so lit to collaborate with all of them on a track.
Social Media Links:
JAMAAL Marvel (www.jamaalmarvel.com)
Instagram:http://instagram.com/JamaalMarvel
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/jamaal.marvel
Twitter:http://twitter.com/JamaalMarvel
MUSIC Links:
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Eysa5CVqt4LsNl8ghKOJG
Deezer:https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/5808742
Tidal:https://tidal.com/browse/artist/8559310
Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jamaal-marvel/792630634
SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/jamaalmarvel
Music Video Links:
Jamaal Marvel - DARKSIDE (Official Music Video) - YouTube
Saturday Night Lights ft Jamaal Marvel OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO - YouTube
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