Mark Lee has written astonishing lyrical and musical content for the likes of todays most talent and up & coming musical acts such as Khalil Jibran, Reignn, Nude Shoes and TOP Music Entertainment. His impressive lyrical compositions are masterfully crafted. His lyrics will feel they were purposely and specifically made for your artist.
Mark Lee (M.L. Scribes) is a Songwriter/Live & Session Guitarist based out of Newark, NJ that has been writing and performing for over 10 years on the independent level. I have worked with a wide variety of artists, bands and Labels from various different genres ranging from Hip Hop, R&B, Rock and Pop music.I am multi-faceted and very diverse. Slowly but surely I have been all over the Tri-State area building a name and reputation for myself. Offering Songwriting and Live and Session guitar services, If you are an Artist/Label Looking for the song that will boost your career to the next level or a musician looking for a Rhythmic R&B, Rock or Pop guitarist to play at your show or on your project then look no further I am the person for the job. It is my life's mission to ensure that any song i write will give the feel that i was purposely tailor-made to fit the very essence of the client. Can't wait to hear from you. Lets get to work.
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M.L Scribes is one of the most incredible writers I've ever had the pleasure to work with! He wrote 3 songs for a pop artist under my label and I was blown away with his writing, fast turnaround, and professionalism. In my opinion, M.L Scribes writes from a very truthful and soulful perspective. It's as if when I'm listening to his songs, It's easy to visualize the storytelling and feel genuine emotions being conveyed through his writing. M.L. Scribes is also very easygoing and a pleasure to work with in the studio. He has also provided excellent vocal coaching and artist recruitment services.
M.L Scribes is the real deal. Musician, lyricist, singer, and rapper. When working on my project for STORMCLOUDS/SONY-RED I enlisted the talents of M.L Scribes for multiple songs and he did not fail! Every song he touched was taken to a new level. His new project is another great sampling of his many talents. Love it!
M.L Scribes has to be one of the best songwriters I’ve had the pleasure to work with. Not only was he open to my creative input as a vocalist, but every time one of us had an idea, the other was already 10 steps ahead, arranging the next part. It was a great working experience. Just good, fun, creativity- the way it’s supposed to be.
Mark is awesome! We worked together on a group of demos for songs that he wrote on his own. His songwriting is outstanding - catchy hooks and melodies and I was constantly impressed by his harmony ideas as well. Mark has tremendous diversity in the genres he is capable of writing in. He was easy to work with, easy-going, and professional. I couldn't ask for a better client. Don't hesitate - if you need songwriting - mark is your guy!
I hired Mark to work with one of my artist last year before the virus and he knocked it out of the park. He was attentive to my artists ideas and vision and brought a fresh set of eyes to our project with his skill set. Can't wait to with him again in the future. Anyone who hires him as a writer has struck gold. 10/10 would recommend
Interview with M.L Scribes
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: One of my first clients was an Indie label for a pop singer. Showing up on a video set to a i created was surreal. It was a turning point in my career that let me know i had something and knew i was on the right path
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I just released a 10 song demo Really showcasing my flexibility as a writer
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I don't think i know any creators on Soundbetter. im excited to get to know and make connections with as many as possible
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: digital. Im a millennial, man. Digital just comes way easier to me. I've always been more of a visual learner so Digital helps in that aspect.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise to be as open and transparent in the creative process as possible
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: the feeling when i KNOW i have created a really good hit level song.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: How do you get started in writing? My answer is always "there is no right or wrong answer. there is no guide book just start creating and go from there"
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That writers want to be artists.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What vision do you have for your career and what sound do you think would fit that image
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Be honest, clear, concise and have a vision.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My acoustic guitar, a notepad, a pen, a tuner and something to record with so i can translate all the ideas i come up with when i get saved off the island.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: My career path is to be writing hits that break records in the next 3-5 years. I have only been actively writing professionally for artists other than myself for the past 2 years
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I would describe my style as Soulful Emo.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Beyonce, Ne-yo, Chris Brown, Mike Shinoda, Kellin Quinn, Jojo, Shawn Mendez. A day To remember... I can go on all day
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: One of my first clients was an Indie label for a pop singer. Showing up on a video set to a i created was surreal. It was a turning point in my career that let me know i had something and knew i was on the right path
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I just released a 10 song demo Really showcasing my flexibility as a writer
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I don't think i know any creators on Soundbetter. im excited to get to know and make connections with as many as possible
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: digital. Im a millennial, man. Digital just comes way easier to me. I've always been more of a visual learner so Digital helps in that aspect.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise to be as open and transparent in the creative process as possible
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: the feeling when i KNOW i have created a really good hit level song.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: How do you get started in writing? My answer is always "there is no right or wrong answer. there is no guide book just start creating and go from there"
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That writers want to be artists.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What vision do you have for your career and what sound do you think would fit that image
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Be honest, clear, concise and have a vision.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My acoustic guitar, a notepad, a pen, a tuner and something to record with so i can translate all the ideas i come up with when i get saved off the island.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: My career path is to be writing hits that break records in the next 3-5 years. I have only been actively writing professionally for artists other than myself for the past 2 years
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I would describe my style as Soulful Emo.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Beyonce, Ne-yo, Chris Brown, Mike Shinoda, Kellin Quinn, Jojo, Shawn Mendez. A day To remember... I can go on all day
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Reverb can work wonders for non singers looking to get into creating music
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Im not tied down to any one genre but i enjoy writing rock music the most
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My strongest ability is being able to connect to certain clients and artists through their works and seeing a fresh song through their eyes. My song i write for them is going to feel like it was specifically tailor made to fit their style and overall vibe.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: What i bring to any given song is the ear to create original concepts yet also the ability to make those concepts relatable and radio friendly
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: My typical work process is in isolation with my thoughts and notes from the client about the song. i like to establish a relationship with the client and maybe evaluate past works so i can really get a gauge of the psychology of how this person would write this song
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My studio setup would be describes as quaint but effective. I have a really simple setup with just my IMAC computer, a 64 key Arturio Synthesizer, an M-audio Interface, Blue yeti Microphone, Gibson Les Paul Guitar and Orange Amp. Real small, real simple but it gets the job done
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I pull a lot of my inspiration from artists like Prince, Michael Jackson, Brian Micheal Cox, Johnta Austin, Chris Brown, Gladys Knight, Otis Redding, Jason Lancaster and so many more.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: The most common type of work i do for my clients are songwriting/Top lining and session rhythm guitar.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Reverb can work wonders for non singers looking to get into creating music
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Im not tied down to any one genre but i enjoy writing rock music the most
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My strongest ability is being able to connect to certain clients and artists through their works and seeing a fresh song through their eyes. My song i write for them is going to feel like it was specifically tailor made to fit their style and overall vibe.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: What i bring to any given song is the ear to create original concepts yet also the ability to make those concepts relatable and radio friendly
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: My typical work process is in isolation with my thoughts and notes from the client about the song. i like to establish a relationship with the client and maybe evaluate past works so i can really get a gauge of the psychology of how this person would write this song
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My studio setup would be describes as quaint but effective. I have a really simple setup with just my IMAC computer, a 64 key Arturio Synthesizer, an M-audio Interface, Blue yeti Microphone, Gibson Les Paul Guitar and Orange Amp. Real small, real simple but it gets the job done
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I pull a lot of my inspiration from artists like Prince, Michael Jackson, Brian Micheal Cox, Johnta Austin, Chris Brown, Gladys Knight, Otis Redding, Jason Lancaster and so many more.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: The most common type of work i do for my clients are songwriting/Top lining and session rhythm guitar.
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Every song and/or Project requires a 25% NON-REFUNDABLE deposit to get started. $75.00 USD revision fee after the first revision. 48 hour turn around per 1-2 songs.
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