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M A R V I L L   L .   M A R T I N

    Marvill "Marvillous Beats" Martin has found his stride as a much sought-after hip-hop violinist who has captured the hearts of thousands on social media. He is also a songwriter and composer, sharing his talent in live performances and recordings. The 2017 architecture graduate began playing the violin at eight years old in New Rochelle, NY where he grew up in a Jamaican household as one of five siblings. Martin’s fusion sound of classical training and hip-hop appreciation has caused a viral stir and created a demand at high-profile weddings, political events, major label collaborations, and star-studded grand opening events. His broad repertoire includes songs by Bill Withers, Alicia Keys, Billie Eillish, Ed Sheeran, Earth Wind Fire, and Silk Sonic. His electric violin, accompanied by a wide variety of original beats, adds to the fun and excitement to all events and venues he plays in. After only a few minutes of conversing with Marvillous Beats, you realize one of the secrets to his growing appeal exists in his warmth, authenticity, and ability to serve as a bridge to connect things that would otherwise be fragmented.

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UDC.EDU
 

POSTED BY: UDC.EDU 

APRIL 22, 2022 | PHOTO BY: FK WHITE

"Marvill Martin has found his stride as a much sought-after hip-hop violinist who has captured the hearts of thousands on social media. He is also a songwriter and composer, sharing his talent in live performances and recordings.

The 2017 architecture graduate began playing the violin at eight years old. Martin’s fusion sound of classical training and hip-hop appreciation has caused a viral stir and created a demand at weddings, concerts and events. His broad repertoire includes songs by Bill Withers, Alicia Keys, Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran and the Fugees...

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WASHINGTON POST
 

POSTED BY: SARAH L. VOISIN - AUGUST 5th 2016

The Washington Post

"Marvill Martin, 25, better known as Marvillous Beats, was the first live musician to play on the air at Takoma Radio... (click below to read more)

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TAKOMAVOICE.COM
 

POSTED BY: REBECCA GALLERY JAN. 13, 2017 

PHOTO: @WHOLEHEARTEDSTUDIOS

"Marvill “Marvillous Beats” Martin plays his unique music in the streets. His electric violin, accompanied by a wide variety of original beats, adds to the fun and excitement of downtown Silver Spring. The beats range from “90’s golden era boom-bap, epic orchestral hip-hop, dark trap beats, smooth as cocoa butter jazz and soul beats.” says Martin... (click below to read more)

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BRIDES.COM
 

POSTED BY: ELLE CASHIN |  MAY 3RD 2022

"For our violinist, we searched and searched for a violinist that would provide us with our own version of a hip hop-themed Bridgerton. And we found him! Marvillous Beats was a godsend.” He played as the groom and then bride entered, stringing “The Sweetest Thing” by Refugee Camp All-Stars and “At Last” by Etta James, respectively. ... (click below to read more)

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ALCHEMICAL RECORDS
 

POSTED BY: CYNTHIA ROSS - SEPTEMBER 9th 2021 | Alchemical Records

 

"After only a few minutes of conversing with Marvillous Beats, you realize one of the secrets to his growing appeal exists in his warmth, authenticity, and ability to serve as a bridge to connect things that would otherwise be fragmented. Learn more about Marvillous Beats’ journey with contributing writer Cynthia Gross, including how his background in architecture influences his creative process, the effect of fatherhood on his art, and the role his Jamaican roots play in allowing him to inspire young Black males....

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