From DJing for “BOOM Entertainment” to embarking on releasing their own music, electronic connoisseur Marbl is taking the scene by storm. With her captivating take on afro-infused R&B, Marbl’s new project called “Front Row”, showcases her infectious and unique sound.

We sat down with the rising star to get to know her early inspirations, where she wishes to take her artistry and exciting future plans.

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Read the exclusive interview below…

Hey Marbl! How are you? What does a day in the life look like for you right now?
Hey hey hey, i’m really good thank you.
So I get up at 5:30am most days. Have a coffee and head to the gym. No questions there, don’t usually budge on this part lol. Then I would usually lay out what I need to achieve for the day. I often have track submission deadlines for sync or producers waiting for a top line idea etc.
I make music in my flat so I have a gap in the day to give my ears a break. Then I get creative and make whatever I want. I experiment with sounds, my voice and lyrics. Most evenings I wind down watching some sort of Tv series.

Tell us about your early days. How did you fall in love with music?
There’s a period of time in my childhood where I remember constantly feeling like I was in a music video. Like everything I was doing matched so perfectly to the words in the music. I was so fascinated by the genius that wrote these songs, like how is this possible. Though at the time I never wished I could be one of them but was in awe of it. I listened to RnB only at that time. As a kid I was really different from my peers. I was a renowned tom boy. I liked playing football with the boys at break time and generally being a bit messy lol. I was also very chubby and wore glasses, so because of this I always felt a bit misplaced. Listening to music was really the only time I actually felt any certainty. I have a memory of when I was about 9 years old and my dad was driving us to the airport to pick up my cousin. He was listening to High Life music which originates from Ghana. I was so lost in the sound without understanding a word they were saying, but I could feel all of it. That is when I knew music was life. I didn’t know what that really even meant but, it was the only real feeling I had ever had.

How did your time as a DJ with BOOM Entertainment influence your transition into becoming a recording artist?
Being a DJ, you have to have your ear to the ground, and really be submerged in the music scene. Subconsciously I feel that djing taught me how great songs are constructed. You get used to listening for the best parts of a track and when the crowds are most reactive. It kind of felt like a natural progression into making music. Seeing people enjoy music in that way from the DJ booth definitely made me want to play some part in making music, not just playing it. The boys in BOOM Ents were really supportive throughout our journey. So Fis-T, one of the other DJs, was already a quite well known producer when we started writing songs for upcoming artists. He really played a huge role in my Journey. And to this day he has stayed a huge part of my career.

Could you share the turning point or moment that made you realise you wanted to pursue your own music instead of just writing for others?
We had produced a track for an artist we were working with that we were struggling to write to. When I got home I thought yeah let me try a couple ideas and see if anything works. So I recorded a demo and sent it to the team. They were like “who is this though?” Their reaction when I finally told them it was me was so encouraging. After that I really felt like I wanted to keep going. It just felt so good to not give the words away. My team mate Sammy and I started working on our sound from there. Because we were both really fresh in creating music, it was a really beautiful period of learning and growth.

What inspired the shift in sound from your previous project “Care More” to your EP “Front Row”?
WOOOOOO this is a very good question. I feel like I was a completely different person when working on ‘Care More’. The project is very lyrically driven. I was in a very emotional place and less concerned about the songs and more focussed on getting things off my chest, which is very R’n’B esq. As a listener, the words are how I took in music most of my life at that time. So when it came to “Front Row” my listening habits had changed. I loved beats, big instruments and sounds. I was listening to House, Dance, AfroBeats and pop now. I couldn’t not have this in my own music. I wanted both sounds merged heavy. I am a super emotional person who loves to dance, it felt like me really finding my way musically. Because of this I also feel like my individual songs have legs of their own now and need no introduction. Everything just sounds and feels right.

What are your goals and aspirations as an artist? How do you want to impact the industry?
I really want to be an integral part of the movement that is driving electronic, soulful dance music forward in this afro space. It’s been a kind of guilty pleasure culturally in the past to listen to this type of music. And now it feels like the time has come where people are ready to take it in publicly. My intention is to be one of the artists who bond these genres together for a new larger audience. My goals and aspirations are vast. I want to be performing at festivals and large concerts of my own. In the next couple years I would love to be producing my debut album. Definitely do loads of cross genre collaborations and hit new pockets of sound. Probably most importantly making undeniable music that reaches a huge international audience.

How does your identity play a role in your artistic expression and the stories you want to tell through your music?
I’ve gone against the norm my whole life. So when I am making songs I use the less obvious perspective. There is always a sense of uncertainty in the stories I tell, because often we make life choices whilst being uncertain. I want people to feel like it’s ok to not be sure but be confident and bold in your delivery.

The lead single of your EP is titled “Baby”, could you delve deeper into the inspiration behind the song and how it connects to your personal experiences?
Yeah, I was in a long term relationship at the time and I was so happy and sad lol. Like that feeling is soooooo draining. Being so happy that you are basically floating and then so sad that you can’t eat. I was so in love and more times than not, it didn’t feel so reciprocated. Like a lot of couples we called each other babe and baby in the good times lol. So in the track repeating the word ‘Baby’ followed by a sentence contradictory to the sentiment was just the perfect way to give the listener an idea of the rollercoaster this relationship took me on.

“Baby” touches on the highs and lows of a relationship. How do you balance vulnerability and personal experiences while still creating music that resonates with a wider audience?
I don’t think I consciously ever consider this. When I have a serious topic I want to deliver, after recording, I take a step back and make sure the musicality isn’t lost. I find that we all have very similar experiences, and the music is written in a way that allows the listener to interpret the meaning of the song for them personally. Relationships are definitely a universal problem lol

What influences the messages behind your sound the most?
I lead with my heart. Even when I try not to. I’ve seen struggle, heartbreak, depression, been happy, excited, scared and a whole lot more. This is my therapy, whether it be through the lyrics or the beats I produce, It’s how I process real life experiences.

What has been the biggest career highlight so far for you?
Easy, definitely the collaboration with Keys’n’Krates with the track “Original Classic”. Such a great experience. It really set the tone for where I was heading musically. I got to collaborate with Juicy J and Chip. I had new producers reach out to me to work on new music. Honestly, just an amazing step in my career.

Any exciting projects coming up? What is in the pipeline for you?
You’re gonna see me at a lot of shows in the next few months. We have a winter single lined up which we’re gonna shoot some visuals for. So far I haven’t done many collaborations with other artists, but that’s gonna be very different in this next phase. I’m just so excited to share what I am working on and keep reaching new heights.