Big music lover fans, welcome back to another installment of Black Artist Spotlight! This is the episode where we talk to upcoming black artists, musicians, and/or producers to get exposure for their wonderful talents!

Today’s Black Artist Spotlight feature is MARQUIŚ WILLIAMS. MARQUIŚ is a 24 year old singer, songwriter, and producer who began his music journey two years ago with his song One Reason. His music is filled with beautiful wordplay that evoke emotion and eager to bring back the sounds of the late 90’s and early 2000’s. Listen as we discuss his love for Michael Jackson, the process of creating a beat, how his song got on the radio, so much more! 

A show FOR US BY US. 🖤🎵

Songs Featured:

One Reason (Single, 2023)

Do You? (ft. Tee Banks, Vol 1., 2023)

https://youtu.be/VUbtpZliZ40?si=NbzWgChsKkSMlzp4

I’ll Be (Single, 2024)

Go support this brotha on his journey in music!

Listen to MARQUIŚ WILLIAMS on:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3nAhqim0mR6Yz2erw1Qjfm?si=As1slrY_SP6aOuckhEvCFQ

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/marqui%C5%9B-williams/1658599020

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@marquisrnb?si=URHQL9qvgNFEr4sI

MARQUIŚ WILLIAMS Socials:

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551756612451

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marquis_rnb?igsh=MTBoN3Y5aXJmajZ4MA==

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marquisrnb?_t=8q6WXbQz5Zv&_r=1

The Liberation of Black Music Podcast Socials:

Email: theliberationofblackmusicpodcast@outlook.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theliberationofblackmusicpod?igsh=MTVwcHRrcnA4NnN5aw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theliberationofblackmusicpod?si=YrtjTKEHdCeD2oAi

Kevaun’s socials:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/kevaunthesunflower?igsh=dzIzcDFicHBldHlj

Twitter: https://x.com/kevaundasunflwr

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevaunthesunflowerr?_t=8q6X2h1CZ9K&_r=1

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kevaunthesunflower?si=A_zR1EXUNndAsMo_

SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/YRhFbAx1ne2XMEu68

Timestamps:

0:00: Song: One Reason

3:35 MARQUIŚ WILLIAMS’ Welcome/ Liberation Intro

4:36 Introduction to MARQUIS WILLIAMS

6:29 MARQUIŚ WILLIAMS’ appearance 

7:40 The Origin of MARQUIŚ WILLIAMS and Duration of Music

14:04 Early Life, Hometown, and Childhood Beginnings

18:32 First Exposure to Music

21:10 Being a Contributor to Music

23:05 First Song/Inspiration behind One Reason

27:19 The Creative Process of MARQUIŚ WILLIAMS

33:10 The Creative Process of Creating a Beat

42:57: Songwriting/Inspiration behind Thinking about You

53:37 The Inspiration behind W.I.R.L.

56:33 The Inspiration behind Do You? 

59:46 Song: Do You (ft. Tee Banks)

1:03:26 Favorite Song of Discography

1:09:13 One Word to Describe Your Music

1:12:11 MARQUIŚ’s First Performance and His Expectations of Performing

1:23:07 Collaborations

1:27:10 The Pros and Cons of the Music Journey 

1:34:40 The Motivation to Keep Making Music

1:39:14 Milestones

1:48:15 Artists to Work With

1:53:17 A Message to Lil MARQUIŚ WILLIAMS

1:57:02 The Legacy MARQUIŚ Wants to Leave Behind

2:01:47 Upcoming Projects

2:05:32 The Inspiration Behind I’ll Be

2:10:46 NEWEST SINGLE: I’ll Be

2:13:48 Game- This or That: MARQUIS WILLIAMS Edition

2:21:52 Closing Thoughts

2:26:01 Credits