Artist Information Biography Marquis Melody                   Biography Singer/Songwriter/Producer/Performer, Mr. Melody in an artist who finds success in wearing many hats!  An upcoming quality vocalist destined for success, Marquis Melody is currently  releasing a New Lover's Rock Single tilted "Do You Know" that also features full length tracks from famed artists Turbulence and Lutan Fyah.  Last summer 2008 Mr. Melody released a roots-dancehall singled titled "Miserable" that also included full length tracks from the other two artist. Marquis has been performing his solo debut album project titled “Straight From the Heart” and select cover tracks at West Coast USA venues with the Majesty band.  The album features a variety of reggae music culture styles including Lovers Rock, Roots, Culture and Dancehall recorded in part at Tuff Gong studio in Jamaica.  Crowd favorites include roots & culture single release "Sunshine" and lover's tune "I Need To Know."  Mr. Melody is writing and producing additional new material to be released on an upcoming 2nd album.  Be on the lookout for some great uplifting music by Marquis Melody! * * * * * * * * * Text Provided Courtesy of Skank So Studio Instrumentation Recording Lineup--- 'Marquis Melody and Skank So Sound' Lead Vocals:  Marquis Melody Featured Artists:  LazaRas, Murdac Background Vocals:  4th Street Sistas, Earl & Maria, LMJ, Dalton & Maria Drums:  Wilburn "Squidly" Cole, Shawn Mark Dawson, Anthony Thomas, Rolando Alphonso Wilson Percussion: Uzziah "Sticky" Thompson, Alvin Haughton Bass:  Andrew "Bassie" Campbell, Michael Fletcher, Christopher Meridith Guitar: Paul "Wrongmove" Crossdale, Robert Brownie, Phillip Portor, Dalton, Robert "Guss" Angus Keyboards: Paul "Wrongmove" Crossdale, Ansel Collins, Franklin "Bubbla" Wall, Ray, Dwight "Duke" Dawes, Christopher Birch, Alan "Eay Gee" Gordon Saxaphone:  Earl "Sax" Performing Lineup-- "Marquis Melody & Majesty" band Marquis Melody- Lead vox Jenny- Back vox/Percussion Lijah- Back vox Hamu- Drums Burton- Bass Benard- Keyboards Kem- Rhythm/Lead Guitar Discography Debut CD Album "Straight From The Heart" -20 tracks total; 14 straight versions, 5 dub   versions -Re-released Summer 2007/Initial released   Valentines Day 2006 -Receives radio airplay -Avaliable online i.e. itunes, Ernie B's Reggae  Distribution, CD Baby, Walmart, Target,etc... -Available in stores i.e. Rasputin's Single 7 Inch Vinyl "Sunshine" + "Sunshine Dub" Released July 26, 2006 Distribution via reggae One Love Jamaica International; Kingston, Jamaica; Italy based www.onelovehp.com Single 7" Vinyl "I Need to Know" (not available) -Straight version and dub version -Avaliable via Reggae One Love Distribution,   Kingston Jamaica -An earlier version of "I Need to Know" than was   released on Album Single 7" Vinyl "Tree of Life" (not available) -Straight version and combination track including    Sanchez -Distribution via Tuff Gong International -An earlier version of song released on Album Links http://www.marquismelody.com