ULIT January Featre: Marc Marcel

Marc Marcel

One of the world’s most recognized and prolific Spoken Word Artist of his generation, Marc Marcel finds it difficult to restrict himself to the labels of the art form. “It took me over a decade into my profession for me to realize poetry isn’t my gift,” Marc reveals, “Poetry is just a tool I’ve been using, to spread my gift through.”  With his many artistic attributes, if you were to categorize his efforts, a philosopher would be more fitting. 

Born and raised in Baltimore, MD, diagnosed with Dyslexia at the age of 10, Marc has far exceeded the boundaries brought on by yet another label, this early disability. Not only has he traveled the world, performing in 5 Countries, over 150 American Cities, published a Novel, ‘Saint Thomas;’ a book of poetry, ‘Unchained,’ produced 16 Spoken Word CDs, performed and/or held workshops for over 50 Colleges and Universities, (Harvard, Yale, Morehouse and the University of Florida, etc.), made 5 National Television appearances, (BETJ Lyrics Café, No Reservations, etc.), performed in front of 12,000 people for Scion Night at Knots Scary Farm, but he has also graced legendary stages such as, The Smithsonian in Washington, DC for the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Peace Ball for President Obama. 

“Funny, all that means nothing,” when asked about his massive history of work, Marc explains, “Everything I’ve ever done in my life seems like it just prepares me for the next door I’m about to enter.” 

Through his lectures and performances he captures the emotions and feelings of several subjects, everyday struggles of life, politics, love, spirituality, self-revelation and most importantly, Higher-Consciousness. “I just try to awaken people, share what I know.  I always wanted to know what we were doing here,” he admits, “I just never thought I’d find the answers.  Inspiring, candid, raw, clever, thought-provoking and entertaining are just a few descriptions of his presentations.

Marc works just as hard off of the stage as he does on it. Throughout his career he has written thousands of unreleased poems, several unreleased novels and has produced hundreds of underground tracks. Marcel lives as if his next second is the most important moment he has, and his devotion to his art is reflected in his great body of work. He is Spoken Word, at its rawest, highest level of performance!

• Author –2000 to Present

Published a novel and a book of poetry, with thousands of unreleased work

• Profession Spoken Word Artist -2001 to Present

Toured over 150 US Cities, England, Germany and the Czech Republic

• Public Speaker –2001 to Present

Spoken and hosted many engagements or events during this career

• Recording Artist -2001 to Present

Released 16 Spoken Word CD, along with hundreds of underground tracks

• Workshop Instructor –2002 to Present

Held many workshops for Universities, High School and Art Councils

• Producer –2003 to Present

Has produced his last 13 Spoken Word CDs, and production for other artists

• Actor –2006 to Present

Has acted in small roles for skits and extras

• Film Producer –2008 to Present

Has produced videos, PSA announcements and a documentary, Louder Than Life