Marco Pavé

Marco Pavé unloads “Black Tux”, the latest leak from the Memphis recording artist turned social activist, off his forthcoming Perception EP. Stream it below! - See more at: http://unsignedheat.com/2015/09/04/new-music-marco-pave-black-tux/#sthash.qqMtl9sR.G6F5g8UI.dpuf - Q

Backed by a classic Curtis Mayfield sample, Memphis recording artist turned social activist Marco Pavé unloads the latest leak from his forthcoming Perception EP. “Black Tux”, produced by frequent collaborator Kenny Wayne, is a soulful banger that captures Marco’s both personal and political frustrations. With a declarative hook that states, “please understand the basics/this black tux costs cheaper at Macy’s/put us in the basement deeper than Anne Frank/seek to keep us down but this crown no erasing.”, it’s very clear that Pavé isn’t limiting his teachings to the classroom.
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Marco Pavé unloads “Black Tux”, the latest leak from the Memphis recording artist turned social activist, off his forthcoming Perception EP. Stream it below! - D Dot Omen

Following in the footsteps of legendary hip hop artists like Killer Mike and 9th Wonder, Marco has taken hip hop to college campuses nationwide, lecturing at major colleges and universities including UCLA, University of Cincinnati, Rhodes College, and University of Memphis. Marco was also selected for the inaugural Tedx Memphis event. How many hip hop artist you know that are doing Tedx talks? - Ryan Fionda

Memphis rapper Marco Pavé drops off a Curtis Mayfield-sampling single “Black Tux,” produced by frequent collaborator Kenny Wayne. This song will appear on Marco’s forthcoming Perception EP. - Kyle Fall

I think it safe to say that I can call this dude the “Heart Of Memphis”, cause if that’s not what he is now, that’s definitely what he’ll be. Marco pavé is not the typical rapper from Memphis. Its about more than cars clothes women drugs and guns.. its about a message spreading the message to the youth and peers of what’s really going on in Marco’s world and the world of those who can relate. Listen to one of the Hardest artist on they grind. I can’t even single one of these freestyles out, cause they both the truth. I can only say that listen and you’ll see what homie is destined for. Follow Marco pavé at @kingofmarco - Bonafide Blog

Up and coming emcee Marco Pavé is out to prove that he is more than just cars, clothes, women and drugs with the his new freestyle titled "Pavé's Ambition". - a girl and her Hip hop

Who is Maco pave' - Hype Magazine

Stream “Black Tux” below and be sure to add it to your iTunes collection when it goes on sale September 21st. Perception is on the way! - Jay Thursday

“Black Tux” is the first single off Memphis native Marco Pavé’s new EP Perception. The powerful record is a soulful banger that captures and interweaves both personal and political frustrations. Produced by long-time collaborator and artist Kenny Wayne, the song features Wayne’s signature twist on classic 70s soul, sampling Curtis Mayfield’s “We Who Are Darker Than Blue.” - Rocko Rathon

Stream Black Tux! - Michael At

Memphis emcee turned social activist Marco Pave is back today with a new release. “Black Tux” serves as the latest leak from his upcoming Pereception EP. Backed by a classic Curtis Mayfield sample, Marco expresses both his personal and political frustrations on the track. - Kaitlyn

Stream “Black Tux” below and be sure to add it to your iTunes collection when it goes on sale September 21st. Perception is on the way! - Jonathan Wigfall

Stream “Black Tux” below and be sure to add it to your iTunes collection when it goes on sale September 21st. Perception is on the way! - Jonathan Wigfall

Marco Pavé borrows the emotive instrumentation of Curtis Mayfield’s “We Who Are Darker Than Blue” to add more weight to his impassioned narrative on “Black Tux.”

Produced by Kenny Wayne, the song compares the struggles of an artist in today’s day and age to the deeper rooted struggle of communities in color, which we can still see to this day.

Stream “Black Tux” below. - Micheal C Clark

Backed by a classic Curtis Mayfield sample, Memphis recording artist turned social activist Marco Pavé unloads the latest leak from his forthcoming Perception EP. “Black Tux”, produced by frequent collaborator Kenny Wayne, is a soulful banger that captures Marco’s both personal and political frustrations. - Jake Crates

Stream Black Tux Below - Q

MEMPHIS NATIVE MARCO PAVÉ GETS CLASSY ON “BLACK TUX” - The Source

"I wrote Black Tux shortly after the murder of Mike Brown. For me, Black Tux is a metaphor for how America views black bodies and treat black lives. I considered it my offering to the Black Lives Matter movement, and I hope that it can go down in history as one of the great protest songs that are coming out around this time." -

Black Tux” is the first single off Memphis native Marco Pavé’s new EP Perception. The powerful record is a soulful banger that captures and interweaves both personal and political frustrations. Produced by long-time collaborator and artist Kenny Wayne, the song features Wayne’s signature twist on classic 70s soul, sampling Curtis Mayfield’s “We Who Are Darker Than Blue. - Vick Slate

Tedx Talk - Maria My-My

Marco Pavé Releases Powerful First Single “Black Tux” - Sav Britt

MEMPHIS’ MARCO PAVÉ EXPLAINS HOW HIP-HOP SAVED HIS LIFE TO TEDX AUDIENCE - Ayara

Memphis artist Marco Pavé drops off his new single “Black Tux” featuring production by Kenny Wayne. The record is inspired by 70’s soul and samples Curtis Mayfield‘s “We Who Are Darker Than Blue.” Marco‘s raps are nothing short of phenomenal and the overall sound is reminiscent to what we got from Kanye West on his first two albums, College Dropout and Late Registration. Marco Pavé protests with his rhymes and represents black youth on the track, which he says is in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and a metaphor for how America views black bodies and treats black lives. That being said, Black Tux is worth the listen and Marco Pavé is worth your time.
Read more at http://rapdose.com/2015/09/14/marco-pave-black-tux/#pYAsEeOQglSUL5ho.99 - Kenny

Memphis native Marco Pavé’s recently released single “Black Tux”, the first drop off his new EP Perception. The Kenny Wayne - produced soulful banger captures and interweaves both personal and political frustrations. infused with a classic sample from Curtis Mayfield’s “We Who Are Darker Than Blue.” On "Black Tux", Marco highlights the struggles of the artist to live out his dream run parallel to the collective frustration of communities of color, and black communities in particular, over inequality. - Kdough

“Black Tux” is the first single off Memphis native Marco Pavé’s new EP Perception. -

Memphis native Marco Pavé’s recently released single “Black Tux”, the first drop off his new EP Perception. The Kenny Wayne – produced soulful banger captures and interweaves both personal and political frustrations. infused with a classic sample from Curtis Mayfield’s “We Who Are Darker Than Blue.” On “Black Tux”, Marco highlights the struggles of the artist to live out his dream run parallel to the collective frustration of communities of color, and black communities in particular, over inequality. - Awesomeness

Memphis’ Marco Pavé Explains How Hip-Hop Saved His Life To TEDx Audience - Peggy Wade

Hip-hop artist and activist Marco Pavé cannot be put in a box. - Taya Flores

The Musical Journey Of Local Artist Marco Pave -

Guest column: City deserves political leadership that is poised to invest creatively in the arts - Marco Pavé

Looking to the hip hop charts this week, Prof was No. 1 for the second week, while Roots Manuva moved to No. 3 from No. 8 last week. Marco Pave jumped from No. 17 to No. 4, claiming the status of top mover while the top debut was No. 17, Pausemc. - CMJ

Where hip-hop and activism come together, you’ll find Memphis, Tenn., native Marco Pavé.

In his game-changing TEDx talk, “Hobbyist to Lobbyist,” he takes the audience on a journey, using rap lyrics to tell a story of life in inner-city America. He talks about funding for the arts in schools and how art can make a difference in social change. - Shanita Hubbard

Astoundingly good sonically, definitely a set of anthems for self-inspiration and refreshingly celebrates the pillars of Hip-Hop in its storytelling. Production was cleverly interspersed with in your face commentary type skits which synched perfectly with the intervals on the track. Marcos Pavé is a problem…a great one. Looking forward to his continued contributions to the culture. - Jerry Doby

Marco Pavé crushed it this week and went on to win this round of The Freshmen. “Black Tux” will be added into full rotation next week. Congrats, Marco Pavé, and a huge thanks to all the artists and fans that voted. - MTV

Listen to "Marco Pave: Beats 1 News Interview" by Apple Music on Apple Music. - Apple Music

Ebro Darden Premiered Black Tux on Apple Music - Apple Music

I headed over to Aquarium on the dreaded Sixth Street for the Catalyst PR and Third String Productions to check out emerging hip-hop artist Marco Pavé. Pavé is part rapper, part activist, addressing society’s issues through his songs in a way that all at once distressing and encouraging. He’s got a powerful voice, and he commands the room when he uses it.—Emily McBride - Paste Magazine