MARCUS SMITH

Marcus Smith is a rapper, singer, and songwriter born and raised in Cleveland, OH. After 15 years in hip-hop bands Black & Broke and SANKURO, Smith is now navigating the music scene as a solo artist.

Smith is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist. Starting with piano when he was 14, he learned a new instrument each summer for five years, including guitar, bass, ukulele, and drums. His major influences range from Weird Al Yankovic and Lenny Kravitz to Childish Gambino and Bruno Mars.

“I want to be the first name that comes to mind when you think of rapping guitarists”

 After a musician residency at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a feature on multi-platinum artist Asher Roth’s album in 2021, Marcus is currently working on his sophomore solo album ‘Unique Mélange’ set to release in 2023. With his backing band The Rapscallions, Marcus is known to put on a hell of a live performance!