MAR. is an American rapper and songwriter whose musical influences are as expansive as his personal style. Growing up in Washington, DC, he fell in love with music and discovered his penchant for storytelling. Indeed original, MAR. has combined his passion for Rap and love of Luxury into a melodic exploration into his lifestyle.

The pop performer will champion rising local artists in 10 different cities throughout May.

MAR. discovered his call at 15, when his fascination for rap led him to exploring new sounds and melodies. His first album, 2020's Begin, introduced his audience to lavish, over-the-top lyrics, and his latest single, “The Mood (Is You),” continues the journey by merging elements of pop, afrobeat and trap to establish a signature sound.

The DMV Daily had the pleasure of speaking with MAR. He is a rap artist from Ohio, now based in Washington, D.C. Mar gets his inspiration from classical Rap, R&B, and Pop sounds from the…

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Where education and realization meets a bop.

With his debut EP ‘BEGIN’, MAR. initiates a sound meant to inspire, uplift, and challenge the current landscape of music. BEGIN consists of seven tracks that fuse new era sound with a nostalgic nod to the golden age of Hip-Hop.

Our discovery today will make us start 2021 on the right foot. In a sad period, a little musical hope is demanded; a sunny moment that will make us disconnect from reality is everything we crave for. If you are looking for that too, you are in the right place.