New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Mark Balet is a reggae fusion artist based out of New York. Born in April 1983, in the Ivory Coast to military and diplomat parents. He grew up as a third-culture kid between Ivory Coast, Egypt, United States, France, UK and Spain. Mark Balet improved his musical skills through sound systems and formed in 1996 a Hip-hop & Reggae duo called �Mauvaise Race�.Formerly known as Marky, he found his way to the music scene with his first studio album "Eternel" [Eternel
Music Sony ATV] followed by an European tour in 2010 [New Morning, La Sc�ne Bastille, Heineken Hall Madrid, Oldschooltura Festival, Le R�servoir, Meridian 23...].
Mark Balet has collaborated with artists such as Murray Head, Specta (Sa�an Supa Crew), DJ Poska...Signed to world's leading reggae label, VP Records, his new album, Born to Love, is lively and threaded with an innovative fusion of Reggae, Afrobeat & Rock; a unique, intelligible and harmonious amalgamation that uplifts, intrigues and inspires the listener. The exquisite vocals of Mark Balet are a warm, rich and creamy blend of strength and sensitivity, ingrained with deep meaning, infused with sincerity, and sprinkled with a gentle rasp. His writing style is purposefully profound with explicit intent to deliver a meaningful and worthwhile principle message sweeping the listener through a life-journey. (Visit website for Full Biography, Pictures, Video... markbalet.com
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Reviews: "Mark Balet delivers the heart and the soul of Reggae Music."Filip M�ller [Reggaelizeit]
"With his debut album "Born to love" Mark Balet is about to carve a permanent mark on the reggae musical landscape." Biko Kennedy [Jamaicans Music]
"This album packs some eminently fresh, eclectic boardwork. The production incorporates elements of Reggae as well as Rock and Afrobeat... and; shockingly, the mixture sounds pretty damn good." Richard Osbourne [DJ Booth]
"First, the opening guitar pulls back the left curtain. Then the voice pulls back the right curtain, and suddenly the magnum opus that is Love of a Father invites you on a rootsy-bluesy-uplifting-mellow-reggae ride. Typically classified as reggae fusion, Mark Balet's music transcends the usual reggae fusion hybrid genre with a lyrically righteous foundation. And that voice! Think a raspy, Sam Cook - Jah Cure blend - strong, honest, and soulful. RJ Frometa [Vents Magazine]
