MARCUS AMAYA Singer | Songwriter | Independent Artist Artist Information: Biography: Label: Self Released Marcus Amaya is a guitarist and vocalist from South Florida. Genre: Acoustic, Alternative Hip Throughout his childhood, Marcus faced many obstacles while growing up in Hop, Rock, Reggae Fusion, Ska Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL. a broken home. In 2009 he took to music as a form of healing and expression, teaching himself the guitar, practicing vocals, and composing his own songs. Influences | R.I.Y.L.: Bravely, he chooses to break away from the general mold of a nine-to-five (Recommended If You Like) career and pursue his passion for spreading positivity and manifest love • Bob Marley • Sublime through the art of music. • John Mayer As a voice for change, Marcus is involved in various charitable events • Jason Mraz throughout his community and hosts many of his own events throughout the • Bruno Mars year. Marcus hopes to touch hearts and bring people together from all walks • Ed Sheeran of life. His motto - “ Never be afraid to forgive or love unconditionally; be fierce • Dirty Heads enough to stand up for what you believe in - for me music is the key.” Recent Press | Community Involvement: Reverbnation: • “#8 singer/songwriter for January & February 2017!” • “Very smooth, from the instruments to the vocals. His lyrical delivery has great jazz sensibility, yet is very pop oriented. The warm guitar solo really captivates the listener.” Nine 5 Four Magazine: • “Despite his challenging Venues & Performances: upbringing, Marcus fuses alternative rock and island Marcus performs at a range of venues, from festivals to intimate private vibes that really resonate with his audiences- taking them on events. He captivates his audiences fusing sweet tropical rhythms, head uplifting and groovin’ auditory bumping hip-hop/R&B beats with gritty blues leads, vivid lyrics, and memorable experience.” vocals. Community Involvement: • This is My Brave • Original Fat Cats • Parrot Jungle Island • Trump Towers Aventura • No More Tears • America’s Backyard • Rene’s Spot Wynwood • Shipwreck Island Festival • Kristi House • Stache • Elbow Room • Beach Place • Puerto Rico Relief Flight • Guanabanas • Midici’s Pizza • Q Bar • Stoneman Douglas Benefit • South Port Raw Bar • Aruba’s Cafe • McSorley’s Beach Pub Concert • Y.O.L.O. Restaurant • S3 • LauderAle Brewery • Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza • Township • Tarpon River Brewery • CWS • Harbor Beach Marriott • Revolution Live 754-265-8124 | [email protected] | www.marcusamayamusic.com .