We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Dewey Markie. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Dewey below.

Dewey , appreciate you joining us today. We’d love to hear about when you first realized that you wanted to pursue a creative path professionally.

When I was a child In elementary school, I was a part of an African drumming performance ensemble … and as a new member, due to my talents I was kind of fast tracked through the ensemble and eventually became a lead drummer and performer.

But seeing my peer’s reaction mixed with the teacher’s, I knew then, that I’d be pretty good at this..

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

My name is Marcus Platt, but my stage name is Dewey Markie.

I’m a local performer and recording artist out of the Highland Park/East liberty / Garfield area (we moved around a lot).

I’m primarily a hip hop and spoken word artist, but thanks to my involvement with ManMade Studios I have gained experience with Artist development, Consulting, photography assistance, and some event planning.

From this collaboration Brothamans, and I formed our own band/group called ‘Kinfolk’, which I am most proud of. Having released two projects as a group currently, our third installment ‘Kinfolk 3’ is set to release in the late spring.

I (Dewey) currently have 3 projects released on all major platforms and am currently working on releasing two more projects in the coming month, which include the Kinfolk 3 release and an upcoming solo project entitled ‘Yours Truly’.

My style is versatile, switching between melodies and raps, I think my true calling card as a hip hop artist is my ability to tell stories and my unique perspective. I also think that my willingness to share a positive message and explore vulnerable topics we deal with as people is a void I fill quite gracefully in relation to my peers.

If you want lyrics, positivity, a story with a message and execution… search for me.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

Organic interaction. I am big on ‘take me as I am.’ I don’t like when people are bandwagon fans or the join the movement when it is trendy or popular.

Organic fanbases are built from the ground up and I prefer an organic relationship with my supporters.

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

To be an example for my daughter, and to inspire her to go after her dreams

Contact Info:

• Instagram: Deweymarkiemusic
• Facebook: Marcus Platt
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/deweymarkiemusic