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M&TT: The Future of Music from the Past
MySpace URL:
http://www.myspace.com/marcellandthetruth
M&TT: The Future of Music from the Past: General Info
Member Since
8/18/2006
Band Members
THE BAND:
Marcell Russell (lead singer, lyrics, arranger, & writer), Charles "C.J." Bennett (drummer), Gerald "Fingas" Richardson (bass player, writer), Austin Caughlin (guitar), Mamadi (percussion), Mike Mackey (keys)
BACKGROUND VOCALS:
Kiss Browni & Crystal Brown.
Influences
Frankie Beverly & Maze, Stevie Wonder, Dave Matthews Band, Santana, John P. Kee, Darryl Coley, Sly & the Family Stone, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, Parliment, The Meters, Andre Crouch, R Kelly, Nina Simone, Ray Charles, JAMES BROWN, Mint Condition, The Beatles, "The Motown Sound", Al Green, The Roots, The Weather Report, Cab Colloway, The Eagles, India Arie, Donnie Hathaway, Earth Wind & Fire, The Winans, Marvin Gaye and Prince.
Sounds Like
Hard to say. They say I'm that 6"3" grown man surrounded by musical genuises.
View Marcell & the Truth's EPK
CLICK SONIC EPK TO FIND OUT HOW TO BOOK MARCELL & THE TRUTH AND PERFOMANCE INFORMATION
ALSO VISIT STORES NEAR YOU TO PURCHASE CD:
-Record & Tape Traders (11 locations MD/DC) www.recordandtapetraders.com/locations.htm
-Kemp Mill Music (Iverson Mall - MD/DC)
-Dr. Wax (Chicago--Hyde Park)
-Sound Garden (Fells Point - Baltimore)
-Crazybeats (UK) www.crazybeat.co.uk
-2 Funky Records (UK) www.2-funky.co.uk
-Soul Brother Records www.soulbrother.com
Online Site to Purchase CD:
-cdbaby.com
-Amazon.com
-4daSoulradio
-Iam4radio
Recent Reviews:
In a time when the music industry has grown too smart for itself, when radio is filled with overproduced, mechanical songs that are more about attitude than music, a casual listener would be led to believe that organic soul music no longer existed. And that's what makes an album like Hopes Too High that much more special. Sounding like they simply grabbed their instruments in a club and started playing, Marcell & the Truth deliver a stunning set of songs here that are equally inspired and inspiring. The group effecively mixes elements of jazz, soul and blues, sounding like the rightful heirs of Frankie Beverly and Maze, but with slightly rougher edges. And while the disc consists mostly of midtempo numbers and relatively simple arrangements, it never sounds repetitive or stale. To the contrary, the simplicity makes it more effective, allowing a bluesy guitar riff or a mournful organ note to alone carry the moment, and bringing even more attention to the fourteen excellent compositions that comprise Hopes Too High. Kudos to producer Teddy Douglas, who makes all the right moves in matching musical moods to lyrical content, from the innocent vocal harmonies of the title cut to the almost eerie tension (reminiscent of the the Dramatics' "In the Rain") underlying the break-up song "Maybe I'm Not the Man" to the joyous build-up throughout the standout track "Time Stops."
There will be many more popular and more critically trumpeted albums in 2007 than Hopes Too High, but it will be tough to find many that are better. This is a nearly timeless disc that would have been as notable in 1977 as it is in 2007. But by any measure, it is a keeper -- as are Marcell & the Truth. Very highly recommended.
By Chris Rizik
Soultracks.com USA
"a brand new name and band to me for 2006, this is definitely an album that should be investigated immediately!!"
Roger Williams- Solarradio.com UK
".. but in honesty I kept coming back to "Hopes Too High" it's just one of those great recordings that only real soul people connect with, I guess you are so this is for you - honest."
Bill Buckley - Blues and Soul Magazine UK
"Frontman, Marcell Russell, a soulful brother filled with southern hospitality hit the center of the floor .. to show what he is really made of and why so many are loudly whispering about Marcell & the Truth, the group of the year!"
The VueScene USA
Marcell and the Truth are setting ablaze the New York soul scene with breath taking and awe-inspiring performances. The Truth turned out to be a group of young men with talent way beyond their years.
Soul Grateful - AyeJay Da Muzik Hunta USA
(A Blue Note Performance Review - New York)
THE ALBUM: It's about trying to learn how to love yourself while trying to learn how to love somebody else. It's about a Friendship, Relationship, Love, Marriage, Divorce, Loneliness & Bitterness. Trying to make sense of Life & Religion. It's the Truth.
The LIVE SHOW - Man that's where they shine best. The record labels are doing us all a favor. They are forcing us to choose for ourselves the real leaders of our time. The people seem to be taking notice that the labels and radio stations are creating one name brand artist (product) and then selling 20,000 generic artist (products) from the prototype. The people seemed to be tired of spending their money only to find out the products are fakes. The stories they speak of are not theirs - the life they're speaking of, they haven't lived. Live Shows are showing us the truth. Who is real music?
See, live shows expose not just the creativity but the hard work, unity, and dedication. You can hear the rehearsals or the lack there of. The studio is like a picture. It can lie. However, Live shows are like looking into a mirror. What you see is what you get - The Truth.
Marcell & the Truth believe's it is unfair to ask people to get dressed, come out of the house, find and pay for parking, wait in long lines, buy tickets, share dirty restrooms, and stand in musty clubs only to not be completely blown away by the performance. Marcell believes that if "TIME DOES NOT STAND STILL," when the lights drop and the music starts, the people have waisted their money. They feel you shouldn't just listen to the commercials but go see the product for yourselves and then decide.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
Greetings Family. Several of you want to hear us on more radio stations nationally. We thank you for believing in us. Those of you who believe in us span from every walk of life. We thank you and love your support. Several radio announcers, that really believe in the band feel that the music should be heard on more stations and more places. We know you feel the same. The time is now.
There are radio stations in every city that need to have our music playing for the people. Many of you have asked what you could do to help our music get to more places and reach more people. So many have gone far beyond what we could have imagined just because you believe in us, and we thank you so much. For everyone that may want to help, please help in a way that is best for you.
Great Ways to Help:
*Support Us and Pray for Us* Spread the Word About Us * Spread the Word About Upcoming Performances with Friends & Family * Send Us Your Suggestions* Purchase an Extra CD and Drop it off at your Local Radio Station *Contact radio stations by phone or email and ask/request for us to be played * Please keep us updated with things you are doing to spread the word. Thank you again for all your support and prayer. Thank you for you what you have done. Thank you for what you will do.
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“There is enough for all. The earth is a generous mother; she will provide in plentiful abundance food for all her children if they will but cultivate her soil in justice and in peace. ”
William Bourke Cockran
Love, Light, Laughter and a BIG HUG to you my Dear Friend!!! XOXO
Came by to share my Love, hoping you've had a wonderful Sunday and you are enjoying your eveing M&TT... *smile* Have a prosperous week! God Bless! Isaiah 53:5-6 5: But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. 6: All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. ~MUCH LOVE~ Until next time...tah...tah...
Hey M&TT, yeah I know it's been a long time for one of these messages... LOL! But like I said before if I've heard from you, you've heard from me... *smile* I've been going through somethings in my life and talking to others going through as well... and God just spoke a word to me... Hopefully if will help you as much as it helped me...
I was reading Joshua 24th chapter
God gave the people of Israel rest from all their enemies. In his farewell address, Joshua reminded the people of God's bountiful grace & mercy. He gave the Israelites command to help the avoid falling into most likely areas of temptation.
We must resist the temptation to sin and live in loving obedience to God.
Hold to His hand God's Unchanging Hand...build your hopes on things eternal... Hold to God's unchanging hand... I LOVE THAT HYMN! Do we find it hard to keep a grip on our day-to-day dependency on Christ? Or worse, have we lost our grip? When we feel we don't need to depend on Christ, we won't... Our natural tendency is to depend on self, not Christ. Depending on Christ is an act of the will by faith, not the natural reaction of our heart. God has the power to give us what we deserve, whether good or bad. I have come to fear, with reverence and awe, the God who is, for He is a consuming fire.
Have our abundant resources kept us form depending on God? have we lost our grip on God's help? Focus on a special need that only God can meet. Seek His help today and everyday...HOLD TO GOD'S UNCHANGING HAND!
Have a Blessed weekend & week! ~MUCH LOVE~ Until next time...tah...tah... *smile*
Yo fam! thanx fo da friendship and congratulations for ur spiritual vivrations you give us! Ur tunes are amazing and -maybe im not the man- is my fav! Keep grooving as you know! hope u like my tunes too! Blessings from Spain Peace
i just cant understand why u are not picked up by a major label....they dont crave "the truth" of music anymore? wow..u should not be slept on...diggin u and the truth
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