MARLON SAUNDERS - ENTER MY MIND
Fusing Old School R&B, funk and gospel within a contemporary framework the debut album from the lead singer with the Jazzhole, is being hailed as one of the best male vocal albums of the year so far. He has worked with artists like Sting, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel and Bobby McFerrin and written songs for Barry White, Maysa and Vanessa Rubin amongst others, and was the voice of 'Miller Lite' for three years. Marlon possesses an incredibly soulful voice which combine with Organic grooves and meaningful lyrics to produce an outstanding album. It will appeal to lovers of our Organic Soul series and those of artists as diverse as D'Angelo, Maxwell, Marvin Gaye Al Green and Curtis Mayfield. The album comprises of self penned contemporary songs with a retro 70's Afro- centric funky soul feel. This is evidenced by tracks like 'Afro - Blue My Mind' and 'Keep On Doin What Youre Doin', a modern soul style dancer 'Love Serenade' and beautiful mid numbers like 'For Love' and 'The Beginning of Never'. Track Listing

Marlon's Thank you's...To the Divine Giver of Life, Peace, Love, Grace, and Mercy… All Praise!!! *** To my Mom and Dad, words cannot express the love and the gratitude I feel. Your support and unconditional love is endless! I love you. *** My sister Monique, I feel so blessed to have the closeness that we share. Thanks for the long talks and laughs; they are such a gift! *** Miss Edie, your love, your advice, and your hugs have kept me many a day. I love you! *** Aunt Joan, you have always been there for me, and for that I am deeply grateful. Your belief in me and my dreams have been a blessed gift. I love you and am so glad to know you feel this project!!!! *** My brutha Arif, we’ve been through a lot together. You are always there for me and you are always willing to lend a helping hand. Singing with you is one of the greatest gifts in the world!! *** My sistahs Chioma, Zenzalai, Rosa, and Robin. Such beauty, such strength – and you always keep me laughing. Love y’all so much and the singing is off the hook!! Ladies we’re moving!!!!! *** Warren, you are an amazing friend. Always there, whenever I need you. Thanks for making this project possible. I am humbled by your benevolence. The musical journey has been awesome; I look forward to more creative times. Love ya brutha! *** Carl Carter, you are a genius man!!!!! Your talents on the bass, as a bandleader, and as a human being are awesome! I am glad we have been friends for so long. Let’s keep making this music bruh! *** Shawn Lucas, what can I say my brutha…your musical skills are off the chain!!!! Working with you on this project has been a dream come true. Thanks for taking what I envisioned and giving it just the right vybe!!!! Ya know ya a crazy brutha!!! *** Al Harmon, my lifelong friend, brutha, and the man who keeps it all together, I thank you for believing in me, and for having my back throughout this journey. Thanks for ya patience, time, and support. Without you this project could not have been possible. I love you my brutha!!!!! *** Scott Poulson Bryant, thanks for your support, for every e-mail sent, every phone call made, every word written. I am so grateful. *** Ms. Attalia Shabazz, thank you for believing in me! Thanks for the phone conversations and the great pick me up messages!!!!! Love Ya!! *** Shout out to my peep’s at Locs and Chops! Yeah, I’m gonna loc it up real soon! *** Anta, thanks for keeping the brutha’s braids looking good!!! *** Dennis Collins, thanks for supporting me. It means so much to hear ya singing on this project! *** Tawatha Agee, thank you for making a dream come true, Damn, Tawatha is on my CD!!!!!!!! *** Fonzi Thornthon, my big brutha!!! From the first day I met you on a session, you have been there for me. Always willing to share advice and the support you so freely give is a blessing. Working with you has been a dream fulfilled. I am happy to call you friend and brutha. I love you man!!!!!! *** B. David and Billy, what a joy it is to sing with y’all!!!! To the musicians, singers, and engineers on this project, Carl Carter, Shawn V. Lucas, Warren Rosenstein, Daniel Sadownick, Chris Herbert, Eric Adams, Chris Davis, Gary Pozner, Mark Robohm, Mazz Mlani, Jiro Yoshida, Dennis Collins, Fonzi Thornton, Arif St. Michael, Catherine Russell, Biti Strauchn, Chioma, Lenora Zenzalai Helm, B. David Whitworth, Billy Baker, Robin Small, David Chandler, Rosa Russ, David Robertson, Julio Acosta, Elliot “ET” Thomas, Rich Lamb, Fran Cathcart and Chris Athens… your talents and vybe that you shared so unselfishly are a gift. This recording would not have been possible without you!!! *** Kemba Francis and Steve Williams, welcome to the family!!!!! *** Michael Durnas, your support, your insight, and your amazing vybe has been a wonderful gift! I am so grateful to know such a beautiful spirit!!!! I love you my brutha! *** Massimo, thanks for being a wonderful friend. You are always there for me, and for that I am so grateful! *** Major Scurlock, thanks for always lending a helping hand and for being a truly great friend. *** Shai, thanks for you dedication to this project, your being a part of this has been a blessing!! *** Vanessa, thanks for the support, the vybe, and the checkin’ up on ya phone calls *** Ivan, my crazy azz friend, thanks for being there!!!!! *** Rosa, I really do miss ya boo! *** Derek, thanks for the support, the laughs, and making sure a brutha has eaten!! Glad to know ya my brutha!!!!! *** Gabby, I am glad to have you back in my life! I was just about to call you! *** Erwin, thanks for being a part of my project. *** Bobby McFerrin and Voicestra, thanks for the wonderful music and the wonderful vybe!!!! Bobby, working with you has taught me so much about the precious gift of music. Thanks for allowing me an opportunity of a lifetime!!!!! *** Kamal aka “The Guru” – thanks you so much for your knowledge, your guidance, and your dedication to the craft!!!!!! Thanks for keeping a bruh’s voice in check! *** Nikki Giovanni, thanks for sewing sweet poetry!!! *** Roman, welcome to the world L’il Man!!!!!! *** To a host of family and friends, your love and support mean the world to me.



Track list (click to hear tracks - one minute clips)