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Marvin Belton, former co-vocalist with the Detroit band PSYFUNK, continues to make his mark on the music scene. Marvin’s association with PSYFUNK (1996 thru 1999) resulted in the release of two albums FRESH DEAD FISH (released 1997) and Psyfunk (released in 1999). While in PSYFUNK, Marvin performed in many musical venues, such as, THE MAJIC BAG(Ferndale MI), LILLIE'S and MOTOR LOUNGE(Hamtramck, MI), HOCKEY TOWN and TOWN PUMP, TESTFEST (Detroit), MEMPHIS SMOKE, FIFTH AVENUE, WOODY’S(Royal Oak, MI), ARTS, BEATS AND EATS(Pontiac, MI) and the 1997 TORONTO MUSIC CONFERENCE in CANADA, as well as, performing live on radio programs, such as THE MITCH ALBOM SHOW, THE JUDY ADAMS SHOW.

In the fall of 2001, while at a party in WINDSOR, ONTARIO, MARVIN met SCOTT FERGUSON. Where the two enjoying a bottle of malted scotch whiskey and participated in a philosophical conversation about music and other matters. SCOTT invited MARVIN to come check out some of the music he was working on and planning to release on a new label he started called FERRISPARK Records. MARVIN agreed and met with SCOTT at his then studio, in HIGHLAND PARK, MI. It was during that visit, Marvin being a writer, as well as, a vocalist was enlisted to write and perform in with Scott Ferguson. Their first FERRISPARK published work was "BLEED TO BE FREE" and "FEELIN GOOD". This EP labeled number 6 was released in 2003 to positive reviews. In fact, “BLEED TO BE FREE” which theme is about tolerance continues to gain world wide attention and has been reviewed in magazines such as URB and over the net. Marvin and Scott collaboration continues and will be featured on a new album entitled “IN THE LIGHT’’ due out soon.

In 2003, Marvin lent his vocals label to DYNAMITE SOUL’s to "BACK IN THE MIDDLE", which he sings with female vocalist MIYON BRYANT. "BACK IN THE MIDDLE"is written by MONICA LOCKETT, who goes under the name DJ GENESIS. MARVIN performed "BACK IN THE MIDDLE" with MYION BRYANT at 2003 DEMF TECHNO-FEST and in 2004 THE MOVEMENT in DETROIT.

In 2004, MARVIN worked with THEO PARRISH lending his voice to MR. PARRISH'S single on the SOUND SIGNATURE Label entitled "NATRALLY," which is featured on his album "THE ROTATION ASSEMBLY."

In 2005, FERRISPARK released a new cut by MARVIN BELTON and SCOTT FERGUSON named ANY DAY NOW Ep. This Title song, will also to be included on the album “IN THE LIGHT”. In 2006, Marvin toured Europe with FERRISPARK RECORDS.

In 2007, MARVIN BELTON, VINCENT HALLIBURTON and JAMES THOMAS teamed up to form JOY OF SOUNDS productions. J.O.S.'s focus will be on writing and producing new music for artist and labels looking for new musical material, as well releasing it's own music. Projects are in the works and are due out in the near future.

Summer of 2007, Deep Explorer a label out of Spain released Ep entitled "Deep Explorer 007" with artist ABOVE THE SMOKE featuring side a1 "SWEET IS THE LOVE" lyrics and vocals by Mr. Belton and a2 remix (of same title) by Ferrispark Records producer Scott Ferguson.

Want to contact MARVIN B.?

Email MARVIN BELTON at beltonma@yahoo.com

Keep up to date with Ferrispark Releases: www.ferrispark.com

To learn more about Deep Explorer go to: www.deepexplorermusic.com