BIO
MARCUS MACHADO- BIOMarcus Machado is a guitar prodigy who has taken the music industry by storm. He has been recognized as the Best Next Young Gun by Rolling Stone magazine and has been praised by Guitar World Magazine for pushing the boundaries of rock, funk, and soul guitar.
His musical collaborations with Pharoahe Monch, Pete Rock and Robert Glasper have set him apart, and his latest projects showcase his unwavering passion for creating groundbreaking music.He has toured globally with Daniel Caesar, Jon Batiste and Jose James to name a few, showcasing his guitar skills on historic stages including Madison Square Garden and Hollywood Bowl.
Machado began playing the guitar at just two years old, and his latest album, Blue Diamonds, is a testament to his journey as an artist. The album is an amalgamation of R&B, funk, jazz, hip-hop, heavy rock, and psychedelia, creating an electrifying and unique sound. His first solo album, Aquarius Purple, showcases his talent as a musician and his ability to translate his emotions into music.
Aquarius Purple released to rave reviews debuting at #3 on Apple Music. The album was released solely on vinyl through Soul Step Records, and within 57 seconds, the limited edition of the album sold out; and the purple vinyl limited edition also sold out within an hour.
Marcus’ most recent project Blue Diamonds was also released on vinyl and DSPs and was recently featured in Guitar World Magazine.
In 2021, Marcus released a collaborative project with supergroup Th1rt3en featuring Pharoahe Monch and Daru Jones. Their classic rock/hip-hop album “A Magnificent Day For An Exorcism,” charted at #5 the first week of its release. Since then, the group has continued to soar with hard-hitting movie-like videos from leading singles "Fight" and “Cult 45.” The group was featured on both the Stephen Colbert Show and NPR Tiny Desk Concert with electrifying performances.
Marcus’ production team, Mach 7 Muzik includes his sister Vicky Casis and has been on a hot streak since 2020, releasing 2 projects (Black Summer and Black Summer Again) featuring an array of different hip-hop rappers from NYC. The team launched QSTV, a platform for musicians, artists and other creatives to showcase their talents during the COVID pandemic. QSTV can be watched on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook and hosts pop-up events around the U.S.
In addition to a cameo appearance in the TV series “Godfather of Harlem” starring Forest Whitaker, Marcus has secured endorsement deals with several top brands,
including D'Angelico Guitars, Beetronics, Tech 21, and D'Addario, which is a testament to his talent. His music is captivating, and his scores are breathtaking, which makes him one of the most sought-after artists in the industry.