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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
DC Bohemian Taverns 10/10/07 Bus Boys and Poets 10/09/07
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
PA,
GA,
GA Southern College 1/25/08
GA,Clark Atlanta open for Janae Monae 9/30/07
Al,
Churches
GA,
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
GA,
GA,
Festivals and Special Events
GA, SCLC Opening Day 8/6/07
GA, Sweet
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
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