Biography

He’s the Latin prince of soul, has released his first CD on iTunes. And he’s only 20-years-old. He’s Marcos Perez, a former suburban high school football star turned performer of his own music that recalls the heyday of Earth Wind & Fire and Al Green. He has his first single, “Don’t Test”, a soulful combination of Old School R & B and Hip Hop, is in the midst of a distribution deal and plans for a cross country road tour.

All while trying to do homework and finish high school. “I love listening to Prince, Earth Wind & Fire, Al Green – even The Beatles, Lenny Williams and HeatWave,“ he says. “I want to bring back that Old School feel.” Perez, who loves wearing a slightly tilted baseball cap and tight T-shirt showing off the physique he developed during this football workouts, is starting to sizzle in his hometown Dallas.

“ Marcos Perez is the total package! With a great voice, a great look and the ability to captivate a crowd you will enjoy every second of Marcos' performance. I personally am excited to see this young talent evolve and grow and it will only be a matter of time before Marcos Perez will be household name! Truly an exploding talent!- Ki Ki J Asst Music Director K104 Dallas/Ft Worth

"Marcos's music has a great pop/soul appeal, and he definitely has the superstar look,” says Big Bink, program director for 97.9 The Beat, one of the top hip-hop radio stations in the Dallas/Fort Worth market.

“Marcos has the talent and drive to be the next great pop superstar." “Kenny “FLAV” Dickerson, who is a multi-platinum producer who has worked with 50 Cents, Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah and Snoop Dog, says Marcos has a bright future and the fact that he plays multiple instruments. “The future is limitless,” Dickerson says.”

“Popular New York deejay “DJ Rob E Rob”, known for his hot mixes, says, “Marc has the potential to be the new standard of hot the pop soul movement.” Already, Perez has performed from Nashville to New York to Texas And received rave reviews from Mario Tarradell of The Dallas Morning News said “MJP, released on local imprint Toro Records, sports nine tracks drenched in the contemporary R&B sound so prevalent in today's pop radio. Mr. Perez, whose melodic croon has plenty of youthful charm, toys with hip-hop on one cut and then offers a reggaeton remix of another number.

The two songs, "Don't Test," and "Here With Me," respectively, underscore his connection to the audience he's targeting: young, hip and bilingual. “Don’t Test” is part of a CD was released this year on Indie record label, Toro Records. The 2nd song released was a remake of Taylor Swifts “Love Story” Intitled “Love Story-Romeo’ s Song” Now Avalible on Itunes and all on line store. His father, Tony, was a soul singer in the 1980s and 1990s who has appeared on “It’s Showtime at the Apollo!” is driven to make sure they’re successful.

“Look, I’ve worked in steel factories and even worked as a porter cleaning rental cars,” he says. “I don’t want to do any of those jobs again … We’re going to make it.” Marcos and Nate are currently in the studio producing their next cd due out in May 2010 Dream Big Network Texas winner out of 300 contestants 2010 Credits: Tv Produce me a hit – Reality Tv Show Air date TBD filmed 2009 The Ruby Show Style Network Air date Feb- March 2010 Radio Show Nate and Marc Radio Show Green Room Music Production Ms Big Body (rapper) 2009 Songs to be released in Spring 2010 Swagg (rapper) 2010 Songs to be released in Summer 2010 Genesys (pop group) 2010 Songs to be released in Summer 2010 Showcase (rapper) 2011 Mixtape Magazine Lmhmag.com 2009 Sexiest Man of the year www.lmhmag.com.