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"Free Agent - Mark McLaughlin"

For former DJ Mark McLaughlin, life behind the wheels of steel was pretty darn good. But because of McLaughlin’s prodigious dance steps, not to mention his stylish attire, his cousin urged him to join his group, Ready and Willing, as a backup singer five years ago. “My friends were getting into trouble at the time,” he says. “So I thought I should invest in something worthwhile.” McLaughlin, a mailroom manager during the day, thrived in the group despite having no prior singing experience. After three years, he went solo. And so far, it’s turned out to be a wise choice. On “Brooklyn,” from his self-produced album Mark My Words, McLaughlin pays homage to hip hop heroes and reminisces over summer park jams in his street-hardened baritone. “I went from being a Dalvin in Jodeci to becoming K-Ci,” he says. How the tables have turned. - Vibe.com. By: Jayson Rodriguez


"Single Release “See You Move”"

Mark Mclaughlin is on his way to the top debuting with his first single entitled “See you move”. This will be the anthem for all DJ’s and clubs alike, combining a pandemonium of R&B, Hip Hop and Pop Culture. Featured on this hot single is one of New York’s hottest Hip-Hop artists Maino, which holds the number one spot for his single “Hi Hater."
Mark has opened for charting artist such as Lala Hathaway, John Legend, Estelle and many others. The write up in Vibe Magazine, founded by legendary producer Quincy Jones capitalized Marks creative talents in music composition and arrangements. Mark along with his team which includes producer Omen of Stadium Red Studios, NY Majestic Management and Brenda Marston of Events by Brenda have collectively created the Mark Mclaughlin project.
“See You Move” sets the tone for what is to come from the Mark McLaughlin Project. Upcoming plans and events and for this single are as follows:

• “See You Move” will be aired August 2008
• East Coast Radio interviews beginning with Sirius August 2008
• NACA College Tour Mid Atlantic Region – August 2008
• The White House - September 2008
• Gorilla Fest- October 2008
- Majestic Management


Discography

The single "Gotta Go" from Mark McLaughlin was produced by Omen who also produced the Hip Hop artist named Ludacris Grammy wining album "Release Therapy" Mark McLaughlin's song "Gotta Go" was premiered on New York's #1 radio station Hot97 and was released on a compilation album named 'Luv Game' in Japan '07 hosted by DJ Tomiken

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Born in Brooklyn, New York and raise in Queens, Mark McLaughlin comes from a musically inclined family with all of his siblings, as well as his father, taking interests in his song and dance. Mark started performing for local senior communities and talent showcases at a young age.

Mark developed an affinity for song writing and began writing for signed performers and producers. Mark gained a reputation for his strong writing skills, but he longingly desired for a larger spotlight. He began taking Bel Conto classical and Speech level voice training, working hard to improve his voice wherever and whenever possible. Today, Mark Mclaughlin boasts a vocal range of four octaves. The hard work and dedication has reaped its benefits, as any witness can feel the raw confidence exuded during live performances.

Mark McLaughlin has opened for marques artists such as the legendary Ashford & Simpson, Lala Hathaway, daughter of the great Donny Hathaway, John Legend, Remy Ma, Dead Prez, Dwele, and Rashaan Patterson, to name a few.

Mark is no stranger to the legendary stages of B.B Kings, S.O.B.'S, The Sugar, and the M-Bar in California. Mark also performed for the Metro TeenAIDS program, founded by NBA star Doug Christy, in Washington, D.C. and recently headlined S.O.B.'S for the first time in his career.

Mark's first album entitled "Mark My Words" is in development and marks the beginning of a musical trilogy to be succeeded by "Mark of the Beast" and culminated with "Land Mark." "Mark My Words" is receiving contributions from some today's top upcoming producers, most notably Omen, a producer known for his work on Ludacris' Grammy award winning album, Release Therapy. "Mark My Words" features two time Grammy award winner and television host of MTV's "Man and Wife" (airing in '08), Fat Man Scoop. The album "Mark My Words" is scheduled to be released in the winter of 2008.