Marcus H.

Dope & Edgy Writing and Vocals

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Marcus H. on SoundBetter

Hey guys, I'm Marcus! I've worked with Grammy Nominated Producer/Engineer Doug Fenske as well as 4x Grammy Award Winner Brian Kennedy. I've also written songs for ExileTribe The Rampage which received millions of streams on YouTube peaking at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 Japan. My music has also been featured on campaigns by AWA and McDonalds Japan

I've also written closely with Multi-Platinum Producer Dominic "DOM" Rodriguez on multiple projects and campaigns for SM ENT. and AVEX Music Publishing in the Asian territories. This ultimately led to me signing with Audity Music as a songwriter.

In August 2018, I signed with Fr8 Train Music Publishing/ Westlake Recording Studio in Hollywood, CA.

I always push myself to meet the goals of my clients. What means the most to me is when my clients can have the song they've envisioned. For that reason, I always ask for reference tracks that embody and capture the essence of what my clients are looking for.

Pop Vocal Style (Justin Bieber, Usher, Jason Derulo)
Urban/ R&B (Frank Ocean, Chris Brown, Tory Lanez)
Rap/HipHop/Trap (Big Sean, Future, Drake)

I record in Pro Tools and provide post-editing in every project. Vocals are recorded at Westlake Recording Studios writing suite with Apollo Twin & Z5600a

Click the contact button above! I'd love to hear about your project and see how we can make it bang!

I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.

Credits

AllMusic verified credits for Marcus Hall
  • THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE
  • Side Walk Slam
  • Side Walk Slam
  • Ss.hh.a.n.a
  • Campain
  • DJ Sha Boogz
  • THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE

Languages

  • English

187 Reviews - 59 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Ashwin G.
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    Marcus took the time to tap into the vibe I was looking for and the results spoke for themselves.

  2. Review by Tyler
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    Marcus outdid himself again his pen game never disappoints. Needed a song written and he did exactly what had to be done he's definitely my go-to person.

  3. Review by Andrew
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    Delivered exactly what I wanted based on what I described. Would highly recommend.

  4. Review by Seunghee Shin
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    It was such a pleasure working with Marcus! He's got an amazing talent and he delivered exactly what I wanted. :D I loved working with Marcus and I will definitely be back in the future!

  5. Review by Tyler
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    It was truly an honor and a privilege to work with Marcus. I needed a song written, and usually when it comes to having people write for me I don’t really trust them because they don’t know my style, but Marcus was able to bring my song to life and created a amazing flow for my song I truly appreciated his time and effort to turn my song into a masterpiece definitely would recommend him to anyone💯

  6. Review by Jiwon K.
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    Marcus has a good sense, a very trendy sound and vocal.
    And he replied very quickly and worked really fast.
    I think we'll work together again next time!

  7. Review by Sean M.
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    This man is an absolut hitmaker! He wrote a amazing hot for me and also as a person he's a very great guy! Amazing talented! Def coming back!

  8. Review by ET
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    Working with Marcus is a positive experience. He delivers in a timely fashion, and executes your vision and precise as you would want it to be. He is definitely the way to go!

  9. Review by SwitchBlade/Higher Lane
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    Great professional vocalist, extremely talented. Will definately be back for more

  10. Review by Speck
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    Marcus was absolutely amazing!! Great vocals, clear communication and knocked the job out on schedule! He took my vision and executed it flawlessly...I am 1000% pleased with the results. I look forward to working with Marcus on future projects!!

  11. Review by Matt K
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    I shared a demo track with Marcus, and he worked wonders with it. He skillfully expanded on my concept, transforming the song into something truly beautiful... His exceptional writing skills truly shine. If you're seeking a talented songwriter, look no further than him.

  12. Review by Lisa M.
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    Wow! Marcus is so talented! This is my second project with him and he totally got what I wanted and brought his originality and gorgeous voice to make for an AMAZING recording! He is also very nice and totally pro... more than easy to work with and incredibly responsive! Thank you SO much Marcus! I can't wait until the next time I can work with you! -Lisa Dawn Miller

  13. Review by Lisa Dawn Miller
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    Wow! Working with Marcus is AMAZING! He wrote and recorded to perfection on my song and I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with him! I'm also blown away by how quickly he got this done and his professionalism! He's MEGA talented! Thank you so much, Marcus! I look forward to many more projects together in the future! -Lisa Dawn Miller

  14. Review by King l.
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    Realest and honest person. Always on time amazing prices and quality. If you go too anybody else your crazy

  15. Review by Javon H.
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    Marcus is one of the greatest writers on the planet and everytime I work with him it’s a great experience and I plan on working with him more!

  16. Review by Nick P.
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    This is my 2nd time working with Marcus and both times have been great. He's reliable and contributes his valuable insights to my projects. Final deliverable is always on time and top-notch.

  17. Review by Hearsana A.
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    The sound is super dope and I can't wait to work on it - it works really well with the concept I had in mind. Delivery times and the amendments were made quick too, so it's definitely been a good experience so far!

  18. Review by Jason Ray
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    Def will be coming back for future song production! Very cool professional personality as well. Nails it every time!

  19. Review by Mattijs M.
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    Love his melodies and timing! So yeah, excellent songwriting. Also good communication and clean vocal takes.

  20. Review by Joel M.
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    A++ - amazing vocal work and very easy to communiate

    will be working with marcus again if he will have me!!

Interview with Marcus H.

  1. Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

  2. A: Mechi Pieretti & Doug Fenske

  3. Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

  4. A: The project that I take the most pride in is a record that I wrote and produced with Grammy Nominated Producer/Engineer Doug Fenske at Westlake Studio

  5. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  6. A: Right now I'm working on writing songs with Mechi Pieretti

  7. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  8. A: It really depends but I'd have to say Analog. Nothing beats the warmed of analog.

  9. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  10. A: My promise is that you'll get maximum effort for every job. I promise a turn around time that is more than reasonable for the job given.

  11. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  12. A: I love the fact that I can be creative and that my customers usually give me room to be as creative as I possibly can. I don't feel constricted.

  13. Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

  14. A: Usually customers ask about splits and what my turn around time is like.

  15. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  16. A: The biggest misconception is that it is easy work and that it happens overnight.

  17. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  18. A: I ask what it is that their looking for. What is the overall vibe? What artist inspired the track. What songs (if any) can I use as a reference.

  19. Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

  20. A: Trust your ears. Work with someone open to seeing YOUR vision.

  21. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  22. A: I would take my trusty AT2020, my mbox (never let me down), Snowball for mic isolation, Headphones

  23. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  24. A: I've been writing songs since 2011. I went to school as Full Sail University for Audio Engineering in 2012. I eventually moved to Los Angeles from New Jersey in 2015. I attended Cre8 Music Academy in West Hollywood in 2017. I now am in-house writer at Westlake Recording Studio

  25. Q: How would you describe your style?

  26. A: I would describe my style as vibey and fresh yet contemporary at times. It really depends on what the record calls for.

  27. Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

  28. A: I'd love to work with James Fauntleroy because listening to his demos back in 2009-2011 was what made want to become a writer.

  29. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  30. A: Write what you would want to hear in a song as opposed to what you think other people would want to hear. Listeners and since genuine emotions and authenticity.

  31. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  32. A: I usually work on Pop, Urban R&B, and Trap records. I'd say that rap/trap has become heavily melody driven which makes me able to use my strongest skill ever more often than years prior!

  33. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  34. A: Ability to write strong, catchy, and interesting melodies that keeps the listeners invested and never bored

  35. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  36. A: I bring a very unique tone first and foremost. Starting in music with Rap/hip-hop, I've always been more lyric-oriented. It wasn't until 2014 where I can say melody writing became my strongest skill

  37. Q: What's your typical work process?

  38. A: I typically get a track to work on by my clients and after loading it into pro tools, I make sure my key and bpm is set and matching the instrumental. Then I record a series of melodies for each part of the song (Verse, Pre, Hook, etc.). While a lot of people like to work from the hook first, I like to work from the first verse first.

  39. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  40. A: I have a small studio space/ Production Room that I work out of at Westlake Recording Studio. I use a Mbox preamp and AT 2020

  41. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  42. A: I'm inspired by writers like James Fauntleroy, Frank Ocean, Ester Dean, Eric Bellinger, Ryan Tedder and Daniel Caesar. A few Producers that inspire me are Brian Kennedy, Harvey Mason Jr., Timbaland, Pharrell Williams, Calvin Harris, Ludwig Göransson and Diplo.

  43. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  44. A: I more commonly write Pop R&B and Urban songs. Verses Pre-Chorus and Hooks. I also sing demos for other writers very frequently

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GenresSounds Like
  • Usher
  • Justin Bieber
  • Chris Brown
Gear Highlights
  • SE z5600a
  • Pro Tools Ultimate
  • Logic X
  • Waves Diamond Bundle
  • Synchro Arts Vocalign
  • Antares Autotune Evo
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