Ken J. Martin's Bio

With the acclaim of his first album, 3 years 8 days, Ken j. Martin has established his rightful role in Atlanta's soul movement. Hailing from Atlanta's 4th Ward neighborhood, Ken j. fuses his acoustic melodies with his sultry vocals. Ken j. has been performing for over 5 years as a national touring artist. He's been featured on BET's Lyric Cafe, The Monique Show, and other notable venues across the United States. Currently, a senior Music Major at Atlanta Metropolitan College he has released four independent projects. One review of his debut album 3 Years 8 Days proclaims:

Ken J. Martin's CD brings together spirit and soul in a way that moves the listener to tears. His sound reminds me of the stirring voice of Sam Cook and the spirituality of Lauryn unplugged. You'll want to listen to this CD over and over again.


Ascending towards international regard for his vocal flair and songwriting prowess, Ken j. is best described as unique and inspirational by his fans. Maintaining his entrepreneurial savvy through creative business ventures, he hosts The Rent Show, a monthly artist showcase, and The Grind at Urban Grind a weekly open mic session. With his unmovable faith and the guitar he calls Freedom, Ken j. has grown into a musical phenomena.

National Performances

Jacksonville, FL Artistree 9/22/11

Houston, TX Truth Project 9/17/11

Washington DC The Attic 7/01/10

Providence, RI Sound Fest 7/8/09

Washington D.C. Atlas Performing Arts Center 3/28/08

New Orleans, LA Dream 9/06/07, Sweet Lorraine 9/03/07, Shreveport 9/03/07

DC Bohemian Taverns 10/10/07 Bus Boys and Poets 10/09/07

Chicago, II Jokes and Notes 3/06/07  

Colleges

GA, Spelmen College 10/12/11

GA, Clark Atlanta University 9/27/09

GA, Spelman Day of Silence 4/24/09

GA, Georgia State University 4/09/09

GA, Perimeter College Clarkston Campus 4/08/09

NC, Clemson 10/22/08

NC, University of North Carolina College 4/02/08

PA, West Chester Penn. 3/27/08

GA, North Georgia College 2/06/08

GA Southern College 1/25/08

GA,Clark Atlanta open for Janae Monae 9/30/07

Al, Auburn University 2/13/07   

Churches                                 

GA, Vision Church 5/20/09

GA, Greater Works 5/18/07

GA, Jackson Memorial 12/06/06

High Schools

GA, Alonzo Crim Alternative School (Mentoring) 9/24/09

GA, Living Legend High School Tour with 107.9 tour of Atlanta’s High Schools 2/16/08

GA, Douglass High School 2/09/07

GA, North Clayton High School 2/15/07  

Festivals and Special Events

GA, SCLC Opening Day 8/6/07

GA, Sweet Auburn Festival 5/13/07   

Local Gigs

Melia Hotel Atlanta Pride 9/04/11

Apache Soul Eclectic 6/11/11

Studio 281 Performance5/28/11

Smith Ole Bar 500 Songs for Kids 5/07/11

Cloud 9 5/23/11

The 5 Spot Bob Marley Fest 2/28/11

Café Circa 8/17/09

Center Stage Drexel Benefit Concert 6/29/08

Lennys with Water Seed for Kaira little child who died from a rare disease 7/24/08

PushPush Theater with the Atlanta’s Acoustic All-Stars 6/16/07

7 Stages with Poet Queen 12/07/07

Baltic Vinx Show Case 11/21/06

Susan Lori Parks 365 Days Play 6/6/07  

Radio and TV Performances

89.3 with the Witch Doctor 2/18/11

89.3 with Ms. Dia 1/1/09

BET J with Abyss on Lyric Café  8/07/07

DC TV One Internet commercial for my black is Beautiful 2/14/07

BET Commercial Exposure Contest Winner 9/21/06  

Related Performances

The Rent Show 10/02/07 - present 

CD The Rent Show Released Feb 2009

CD Ken j. Live and Friends Released Jan 2008

CD 3 years 8 Days Released March 2006

CD Nesslee, Working Man 2008

CD Smitty Jay, Grown Man’s Blues 2008