ABOUT
M A R V I L L L . M A R T I N
Marvill "Marvillous Beats" Martin has found his stride as a much sought-after hip-hop violinist who has captured the hearts of thousands on social media. He is also a songwriter and composer, sharing his talent in live performances and recordings. The 2017 architecture graduate began playing the violin at eight years old in New Rochelle, NY where he grew up in a Jamaican household as one of five siblings. Martin’s fusion sound of classical training and hip-hop appreciation has caused a viral stir and created a demand at high-profile weddings, political events, major label collaborations, and star-studded grand opening events. His broad repertoire includes songs by Bill Withers, Alicia Keys, Billie Eillish, Ed Sheeran, Earth Wind Fire, and Silk Sonic. His electric violin, accompanied by a wide variety of original beats, adds to the fun and excitement to all events and venues he plays in. After only a few minutes of conversing with Marvillous Beats, you realize one of the secrets to his growing appeal exists in his warmth, authenticity, and ability to serve as a bridge to connect things that would otherwise be fragmented.
V E N U E S & B R A N D S:
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Residence of the Colombian Embassador, DC
Grand Hotel Amalfi, Italy
The Hudson Yards (Grand Opening), NY
Crystal Plaza, Livingston, NJ
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, VA
White House Historical Association, DC
US Department of Agriculture, DC
Federal Bureau of Investigatoion, DC
The Cotton Room, Durham, NC
The Waterfall, Claymont, DE
Ronald Reagan International Trade Center, DC
Smithsonian Natural Museum of American History, DC
Hirshhorn Museum Sculpture Garden, DC
Thomas Jefferson International Building, DC
Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons, Cockeysville, MD
Gaylord Convention Center, National Harbor, MD
Baltimore Museum of Art, MD
Larz Anderson House Museum, DC
Meridian International Center, DC
Handsome Hollow, Long Eddy, NY
Belvedere & Co. Events, Baltimore, MD
The University of DC
Water's Edge Event Center, Belcamp, MD
Carlyle House Historic Park, Alexandria, VA
Patterson Mansion, DC
Ceresville Mansion, Frederick, MD
Woodend Sanctuary & Mansion, Rockville, MD
Newton White Mansion, Mitchelville, MD
Gramercy Mansion, Stevenson, MD
Great Rock Mansion, Pikesville, MD
Liriodendron Mansion, Bel Air, Md
Martin's Valley Mansion, Cockeysville, MD
Moonstone Manor, Elizabethtown, PA
Harbour View, Woodbridge, VA
Omni Shoreham Hotel, DC
Kimpton Hotel Monaco, DC
The Fairmont, DC
The Four Seasons Resort, DC & MD
The Pendry, DC & MD
Gari Melchers Home & Studio Museum, Falmouth, VA
Union Station, DC
DC World War Memorial
The Watergate Hotel, DC
Morais Vineyards & Winery, Bealeton, VA
Bureaux Vineyard, Purcellville, VA
Greenville Vineyards, Middleburg, VA
Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery, Stafford, VA
Springfield Manor Winery & Brewery, Thurmont, MD
Historic Oakland Manor, Columbia, MD,
Tacaro Estate, Tracy's Landing, MD
Fauquier Springs Country Club, Warrenton, VA
Belmont Country Club, Ashburn, VA
Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, Stevensville, MD
Salamander Resort & Spa, Middleburg, VA
Landsdowne Resort & Spa, Leesburg, VA
Chesapeake Bay Gold Resort & Spa, Cambridge, MD
Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott City, MD
Merriweather Lakehouse, Columbia, MD
Rooftop at Riggs, DC
Herrington on the Bay, North Beach, MD
Main Street Ballroom, Ellicot City, MD
The Grand, Baltimore, MD
The Villa, Beltsville, MD
Marriott Watefront Hotel, Baltimore, MD
Hotel Washington, DC
Cosmos Club, DC
Hotel Zena, DC
AC Hotel, National Harbor, MD
The Riverview at Occoquan, Lorton, VA
Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis, MD
Celebrations at the Bay, Pasadena, MD
The Lincoln Theater, DC
The Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD
Frederick Ballroom, Frederick, MD
Commonwealth Tower, Arlington, VA
The Boathouse, Midlothian, VA
Martin's Chapel Baptist Church, Mebane, NC
La Vie at The Wharf, DC
District Pier at The Wharf, DC
Del Mar at The Wharf, DC
Pearl Street Warehouse, DC
Oficina Lounge & Restaurant, DC
Osteria Costa, MGM National Harbor, MD
District Winery, DC
The Green Turtle, Windsor Mills, MD
Gala Center, Windsor Mills, MD
RPM Italian, DC
BlackSwn (Grand Opening), Baltimore, MD
VisArts, Rockville, MD
ListenVision, DC
The Hotel UMD, College Park, MD
Hilton The Main Hotel, Norfolk, VA
Citron Restaurant & Bar, Baltimore, MD
Port Discovery Children's Museum, Baltimore, MD
Maryland Live Casino, Arundel Mills
Sunrise Senior Living, DC
Brands:
Amazon
BET Network
NPR Tiny Desk
National Geographic
The MLB
Verizon
JP Morgan Chase
FOX 5 DC News
MGM
PRESS
UDC.EDU
POSTED BY: UDC.EDU
APRIL 22, 2022 | PHOTO BY: FK WHITE
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"Marvill Martin has found his stride as a much sought-after hip-hop violinist who has captured the hearts of thousands on social media. He is also a songwriter and composer, sharing his talent in live performances and recordings.
The 2017 architecture graduate began playing the violin at eight years old. Martin’s fusion sound of classical training and hip-hop appreciation has caused a viral stir and created a demand at weddings, concerts and events. His broad repertoire includes songs by Bill Withers, Alicia Keys, Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran and the Fugees...
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WASHINGTON POST
POSTED BY: SARAH L. VOISIN - AUGUST 5th 2016
The Washington Post
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"Marvill Martin, 25, better known as Marvillous Beats, was the first live musician to play on the air at Takoma Radio... (click below to read more)
TAKOMAVOICE.COM
POSTED BY: REBECCA GALLERY JAN. 13, 2017
PHOTO: @WHOLEHEARTEDSTUDIOS
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"Marvill “Marvillous Beats” Martin plays his unique music in the streets. His electric violin, accompanied by a wide variety of original beats, adds to the fun and excitement of downtown Silver Spring. The beats range from “90’s golden era boom-bap, epic orchestral hip-hop, dark trap beats, smooth as cocoa butter jazz and soul beats.” says Martin... (click below to read more)
BRIDES.COM
POSTED BY: ELLE CASHIN | MAY 3RD 2022
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"For our violinist, we searched and searched for a violinist that would provide us with our own version of a hip hop-themed Bridgerton. And we found him! Marvillous Beats was a godsend.” He played as the groom and then bride entered, stringing “The Sweetest Thing” by Refugee Camp All-Stars and “At Last” by Etta James, respectively. ... (click below to read more)
ALCHEMICAL RECORDS
POSTED BY: CYNTHIA ROSS - SEPTEMBER 9th 2021 | Alchemical Records
"After only a few minutes of conversing with Marvillous Beats, you realize one of the secrets to his growing appeal exists in his warmth, authenticity, and ability to serve as a bridge to connect things that would otherwise be fragmented. Learn more about Marvillous Beats’ journey with contributing writer Cynthia Gross, including how his background in architecture influences his creative process, the effect of fatherhood on his art, and the role his Jamaican roots play in allowing him to inspire young Black males....
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