We caught up with the brilliant and insightful L’Marco a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, L’Marco thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Do you think your parents have had a meaningful impact on you and your journey?

One thing I can say is that growing up, we really didn’t have much of money but my parents ensured that my brothers and i didn’t have to want for much. My ex- Stepdad was a very hard worker, even picking up odd jobs when necessary. They also never really allowed us to feel the weight of financial struggle, although we understood we may not have a lot money, we all had what needed: good food, shelter, they kept us in the best clearance chic clothes and a gave a lot of positive reinforcement.

Encouragement was what my parents really did do right. As an adult, I realize how infrequent love and affection is shown in many homes. When me or my siblings did anything great (big or small) we received positive reinforcement. My mom was really big on words of affirmation and building us up with compliments or mantras to remember throughout life. When we messed up, we were met with tough love but still with an acknowledgment of love and concern for future prevention of further mishaps. I know I would not have half of the confidence I do today if I wasn’t consistently reminded of my power and beauty by the main people I looked up to and aimed to make proud.

L’Marco, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

My name is L’Marco and I am “The Ambassador of the Vibe”. I provide a one-stop shop for entertainment needs for myself and other creatives. I offer my musical services which include live and video performance, vocal recording and production, recording engineering, but also photography and video shooting, visuals editing, choreography and casting, fashion styling, venue and production booking and international business letter writing.

I give clients the chance to breathe by offering a plethora of entertainment services without having to shop around. I have made it easy for bookers to get as much for their buck within one entity.
When bookers are looking for other talent besides me, they still call me for references, internationally, based off the caliber of work that I personally provide.
I provide an ever-evolving roster of talented creatives with paid opportunities based on the need.

The non-musical sector of my brand I call 6ft Apart Art, which really blossomed from the quarantine, although I had been doing many of the same services years before. Once I realized the need for a creative outlet to assist in mental survival during the quarantine, I opened what was mostly benefiting my career and artistry to the public providing headshots, demo reels, music editing, creative concept planning (for future shows or music endeavors).

When clients hire me, personally, they are getting a well-rounded and developed artist who has experience and the business savvy to put on some of the most electrify performances on any platform. Starting out, i definitely had to conform to fit an ideal but as i progressed in realizing my own vision the respect and trust from clients shifted in my favor. Now, unless there’s a specific need, I’m usually always entrusted with creative freedom to present my best and I strive to deliver every time. My firm stance on who I wanted to be as an artist and figure in the industry, while being a flexible student of life and business has kept me safe and my rapport with some of the world’s most influential move-makers is what makes me most proud.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

The most rewarding aspect of being a creative to me is the internal possession of your gift. It’s something that comes from within and at any given moment you can feel a sense of inspiration. Even when there are seasons of creative blockage, it’s still inside and many times even the most obscure moments can trigger an artistic awakening.

I can recall so many times I’ve been asleep and woke up with an amazing song or show idea or visited a country and vibed with an artist and a collaboration grew from it. Being a creative is something that is vital to the ecosystem and found worldwide so no matter the language, there’s a portion of life that we (creatives) innately understand.

I really love being able to make what’s inside my mind something tangible. Every time I record new music, shoot a video or complete a performance, I always look back in amazement how something I merely felt became something others can now feel and hopefully benefit from too.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

Being a creative is one of the most fulfilling and difficult people one can be. I have stopped and started so many projects; literal gold mines that I’m sitting on just because life has had its way. After my debut in 2015 with my first album “Feels Like a Dream”, I made a pact with myself that I would release music at least once a year. I wanted this newfound tradition to serve as a reminder to me to stay creatively inspired and also maintain industry relevance.
2023 was one of the most difficult years of my life as far as balancing my personal and creative life. I found myself heavily involved in family matters that took much of my attention and when I wasn’t doing that I was fulfilling obligations that I previously committed to, which left me little to no energy to be creative. I’ve dropped a project on or around my birthday and that year I was so overwhelmed I didn’t have anything I felt was ready to present. I hadn’t recorded or written new music, individually or collaboratively..
December rolled around and I was looking through my discography and felt a sense of panic as I recognized that the year had become so trying for me that I was going to break my pact. I started recording a Christmas EP. I locked myself away and recorded and worked alongside my primary producer A-GO to get things sounding release ready. I dropped it mid-December to a mild welcome. I didn’t mind the return because I knew the circumstances surrounding this release but I was proud of myself for showing up for my craft.
It may not seem like much but it was a personal part of my journey that I had to accomplish but I knew it would benefit those who access it.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/lmarcomusic
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/lmarcomusic
• Twitter: https://x.com/Lmarcomusic
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/lmarcomusic

Image Credits
Tony Olivas – cover Tony Olivas Vinny Noto Rachel Monteleone Gregory Wright