User:Marvellismusic/Marv Ellis

A poet from the great northwest, who represents the final stages of hip-hop’s growth across North America.

Marv Ellis has been playing live music for the last ten years, breaking down genre borders with his abilities to blend his message into anything.

Currently he is one of the hardest working emcees on the west coast, having performed over a hundred shows since the beginning of 2009.

He has been paying all the bills with his talent for the last three years, independently releasing three full length solo albums, as well as two collaboration albums, one with Lafa Taylor, and one with Portland’s Male artist of the year, Keegan Smith.

He has assembled a touring band with drums, congas, keys and bass.

Every player in his band is a veteran of thrilling entertainment.

The live show can also be digital with Dj Dv8.

Over the years, Marv Ellis has shared the stage with Michael Franti, Nas, Bone, Krs-One, Blackalicious, Mr. Lif, Speech of Arrested Development, Tre of Pharcyde, Living Legends, Lyrics Born, Souls of Mischief, Ozomatli, and Chuck D.

He raps in English,

with a touch of Spanish at times, adding vocal scratching and beat boxing, while singing all his hooks.
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