Today we’d like to introduce you to Marcus Money.
Marcus, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I started when I was in middle school writing lyrics and remixing my favorite songs on the radio. It was something I had a passion for. I could get lost in the music and forget about the abusive household I lived in.
I was looking to escape not only out of the house but also into the music. I remember staying up for nights on end with my crew at the time the ‘Throwed Up Click’ writing rhymes and perfecting my flow. I was heavy into Busta Rhymes, Eminem and Bone Thugs in Harmony at the time. Their music became my life soundtrack and eventually, after getting into some criminal charges, at around age 14, I decided I would be a rapper, with the intention of rapping about my storyline of coming from a rock and a hard place, to reaching the great future success I set in front of myself.
I spent the next four years working on my sound, building a small studio and learning how to record and engineer my own recordings. Then, another four years advancing my sound, playing small shows and then finally releasing my first CD album titled “Real & Rob – The Truth Hurts” followed by my first commercially distributed debut “Real – Wicked City Don” and 3rd album “Real – Heart of the Hood” ft some Houston, TX legends K-Rino and Klondike Kat
I was trapping and rapping back then, so my rap career took the back seat to other income sources and I didnt make much out of those releases. Just to be honest. I was very driven, but in the wrong direction and found myself in a hole that took a long time to dig myself out of.
More legal trouble, 9-month incarceration and three years of probation later, for drug-related offenses, I was back at it hard and released “Real – Twizted Dreamz” in 2012 an album I had been working on up until my arrest. That album release closed the chapter on a menacing life, rapping style and attitude and I changed my name to Real Flow, relaxed my foot off the gas a little and started going a different route. One that wasn’t as aggressive and was more introspective and reflective.
I started making music with a more positive vibe and a little more relatable for the average joe. I partnered with Flo Bott another Houston rapper and released one mixtape “Why Not Get Paid – Follow Us” and (unofficially) several singles under that name too. A business venture went wrong involving a media company I was affiliated with caused all my momentum to come to a crashing halt though in 2015 and my studio had to be shut down.
From 2015 to 2018 was time for rebuilding, regrouping, and rebranding. I worked alot on myself during that couple year length before releasing new music. I became completely sober from drugs, alcohol, and nicotine, and really disciplined myself for what I was about to take on. I saw what hadn’t worked in my past and did the hard work to make the changes that you can see today.
Last year (2018), I stepped back out, now as ‘Marcus Money’ (My first name followed by an affirmation of financial success – Which I’m dead set on) with a new mindset, determination and new music which I hope to spread as far as possible, with a positive message, encouraging people to chase their dreams no matter the obstacle, to never give up and show & prove that greatness can be yours. To anyone who stays focused and puts their heart into what they do.
I’m currently pushing my singles “No Days Off” “Looking Our Way ft Royal Floz” and “Get Paid ft Chucky the Killa” and doing radio appearances and magazine interviews, getting ready to headline “Eat’n Party 2019” a concert in San Leon, TX at the 18th Street Pier Bar and Grill. September 21st (2019).
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It was definitely a struggle at times just to survive. I chose a hard road and I can’t blame anyone for that. All I can do is overcome the necessary obstacles and lead by example in the process. The big stage isn’t an easy one to reach.
Please tell us more about your work, what you are currently focused on and most proud of.
As a rapper, I think I’m most proud of my integrity overall. A lot of rappers don’t live the life they rhyme about. I’ve always rapped about what was real, kept it genuine emotionally, kept the message true and kept consistent.
Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
Pure drive. There’s no quit in me.
Contact Info:
- Website: Www.marcusmoneyofficial.com
- Email: Bookmarcusmoney@gmail.com
- Instagram: Instagram.com/marcusmoneyofficial
- Facebook: Facebook.com/marcusmoneyofficial
- Other: Youtube.com/marcusmoney
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