MarcNfinit

MarcNfinit
Birth name Marcus Williams
Also known as Marc Nfinit
Origin Virginia Beach, Virginia
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Music producer, sound engineer, DJ
Instruments Turntables, DAW
Years active 2006–present
Associated acts Skyzoo, Torae, Akir, Wale, Raheem Devaughn, Yasiin Bey
Website MarcNfinit.com

Marcus Williams (born Virginia Beach, Virginia), best known by his production moniker MarcNfinit, is an American music producer, engineer, and DJ. Currently based in Silver Spring, Maryland, he has produced for artists such as Akir, Wale, Raheem Devaughn, and Yasiin Bey. Recently he produced the song "Rediscover" by Skyzoo and Torae, which was included on their May 2014 album Barrel Brothers.[1] On July 18, 2012 MarcNfinit released his debut solo album MarcNfinit Compositions Vol 1.[2]

Early life

Marc “Nfinit” Williams was born and raised in Virginia Beach, Virginia. After graduating from Howard University and Omega Recording School in Washington, D.C. he began working as a professional music producer, engineer, and DJ. He has regularly Deejayed at local venues such as Love Nightclub[3] and at private events through 9th Wonder's Truechool DJs.[4]

Music career

Production credits
"Back to Your Heart"
Produced by MarcNfinit, "Back to Your Heart" was released on Raheem Devaughn’s Art of Noise mixtape in June 2009
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MarcNfinit has produced a number of songs for other artists. Among the earliest were “Best Friend” released on Akir’s Street Edition Albums Volume 1 and 2, “So Much” on Akir’s March 2006 Legacy album, and "Am I Dreaming," released on Wale’s debut mixtape Paint a Picture in January 2007.[3] Others include "Back to Your Heart" released on Raheem Devaughn’s Art of Noise mixtape in June 2009.[2] He produced the single "Pressure" by Vayne-Pressure in August 2012,[2] and has also produced for Green Lantern’s Myspace Invasion and XM’s DJ Dub.[3]

He has worked with SmCity since 2013. January 1, 2013 saw the release of SmCity's MarcNfinit produced-track "New Years Revolution," featuring Alison Carney and appearing on SmCity's later March album Dream Cemetery.[5] "What You Don't See," a track by SmCity featuring The Kid Daytona and Precious Joubert, was afterwards released on February 18, 2013, and produced by MarcNfinit.[6] A music video for the song was released in March 2013.[7] The SmCity single "American Sahara", released in April 2013, features The Last Poets and was produced by MarcNfinit.[8] Stated Hip Hop Speakeasy about "American Sahara," "Accompanied by a super sweet instrumental, horns like honey and The Last Poets, rapper SmCity criticizes the washed-up urban dwellers and presses people to pay attention as he takes us on a journey through an urban wasteland."[9]
"Rediscover" ft. Blu
"Rediscover" was produced by MarcNfinit and features several vocalists including Blu
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In May 2013 MarcNfinit contributed to the mixtape Re:Definition by Yasiin Bey.[1] He also co-produced the Nipsey Hussle track "Respect Ya Passion" with producer Bink,[1] and produced the Fleetwood DeVille track "9 to 5", featuring Sofia Portico.[10] The EP it was included on, While I Was Asleep, came out in July 2013.[10] Recently he notably produced the song "Rediscover" by Skyzoo and Torae, featuring Blu. It was included on their May 2014 album Barrel Brothers, released on EMPIRE Recordings.[1]

Solo material, remixes

In March 2012 he produced his own song "Champions," which was presented by The Elitist and featured Zakee.[2] On July 18, 2012, he self-released his debut solo album MarcNfinit Compositions Vol 1.[2] He has also remixed a number of artists, including a remix of the song "Sno" by Roc Marciano, featuring Sean Price. Afterwards he released a remix of "Push Thru," featuring Kendrick Lamar and Curren$y,[1] and he has also remixed "The Cure" by J.Cole[1] and produced the Action Bronson remix of "Pee Pee."[1]

Personal life

Williams currently lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.[3]

Discography

Solo material

Albums by MarcNfinit
Year Album title Release details
2012 MarcNfinit
Compositions Vol. 1
  • Released: July 18, 2012
  • Label: self-released
  • Format: digital
Songs by MarcNfinit
Year Title Album
2012 "Champions" (ft. Zakee)[2] Single only

Production credits

Selected singles produced by MarcNfinit
Year Single name Primary artist(s) Album Role
20 "Best Friend" Akir Street Edition Albums Volume 1 Producer
2006 "So Much" Akir Legacy Producer
2007 "Am I Dreaming" Wale Paint a Picture Producer
2009 "Back to Your Heart" Raheem Devaughn Art of Noise Producer
2012 "Pressure" Vayne-Pressure Single only Producer
2013 "New Years Revolution" (ft. Alison Carney) SmCity Dream Cemetery Producer
"What You Don't See"
(ft. The Kid Daytona, Precious Joubert) 		SmCity Single only Producer
"American Sahara" (ft. The Last Poets) SmCity Single only Producer
"Respect Ya Passion" Nipsey Hussle Single only Co-producer w/Bink
"9 to 5" (ft. Sofia Portico) Fleetwood DeVille While I Was Asleep Producer
2014 "Rediscover" (ft. Blu) Skyzoo and Torae Barrel Brothers Producer
Selected albums w/production by MarcNfinit
Year Release title Artist(s) Role
2013 Re:Definition Yasiin Bey Additional production

Further reading

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Home". MarcNFinit.com. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "MarcNfinit Music". Bandcamp. Retrieved 2014-07-06.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "About". MarcNFinit.com. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
  4. ↑ "Press". MarcNFinit.com. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
  5. ↑ "SmCity "New Years Revolution"". Audiomack. Jan 1, 2013. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
  6. ↑ "SmCity - "What You Don't See"". Audiomack. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
  7. ↑ "SmCity- What You Don't See feat. The Kid Daytona & Precious Joubert (Prod. By MarcNfinit)". Youtube: SmCity. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
  8. ↑ "SmCity Ft. That Last Poets - American Sahara - prod. by MarcNfinit". DMZNWD. April 30, 2013. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
  9. ↑ ""American Sahara (feat. The Last Poets) [prod. MarcNfinit]" – SmCity". Hip Hop Speakeasy. April 26, 2013. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
  10. 1 2 "While I Was Asleep". Bandcamp: Fleetwood DeVille. Retrieved 2014-03-25.

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