LOS ANGELES, CA. (Luck Media & Marketing) -
David Martin has transitioned effortlessly from the novelty hit, "Did You Do It, OJ," to bona fide singer-songwriter, musician, and music business honcho. In fact, he is earning a reputation as "the Clive Davis of the Bay Area" for his success with his own independent label, Martel Records.
His most recent accomplishment: his eclectic debut, "King David's Throne," on Martel Records, in stores Oct. 19. A concert tour will coincide with the album's release.
The first single, "Anyway," was released in February, and quickly zoomed to No 42 on the R&R CHR Top 50 chart, where it was the only track from an independent label among the majors.
With a sharp ear for mixing unexpected elements, Martin (www.DavidMartinMusic.com) pulled together rock and hip hop sensibilities, delicious harmonies, and an irresistible reggae bridge, making "Anyway" a song to play.
In the wake of the song's chart status, Martel Records just released the follow-up single, "Chillin'," produced and arranged by Rankin' Scroo, the godfather of Reggae. The renowned reggae artist is also working with Martin and his band as the musical director, in preparation for an October tour.
"I've got some really great players with me, and we're going to make waves wherever we go," Martin promises.
Among the musicians inhabiting the tour bus with Martin is multi-instrumentalist Jimi Fischer (Aretha Franklin), who produced "King David's Throne."
Hailing from Coshocton, Oh., Martin established himself as a vocalist and frontman of considerable presence for a number of San Francisco-Oakland bands, before deciding that the music on the radio wasn't doing it for him.
"This is my attempt to put something out there that has mass appeal to all age groups, to move people, to make them dance," Martin explains. "The album is very eclectic; being from small-town Ohio, I listened to a lot of rock & roll and different types of music, which all reflects in my writing style. It's a real fun album."
