After a successful 6 year NFL career as a former leader with the Oakland Raiders and Denver Broncos, 34-year-old Marquette King has decided to pivot from punter to hip-hop star. While playing for the Arlington Renegades of the XFL, his 107.1 KISSFM interview aired. He stated, ‘I want no regrets.’ King intends to fully immerse himself into the music. In 2018, via TMZ, he jokingly says, “I could be bigger than Chris Brown…” A statement made related to the length of time it took to become a star athlete vs a professional performer.
Seven months ago, he released Sit Down, which resulted in 75,000 views. Shortly after, he dropped One or Two shots. The official audio has already received fifty-two thousand views in two months. Despite the naysayers, he continues to witness an increase in engagement and consistently builds out his repertoire. On certain tracks, he sings while on others, he raps.
Four weeks ago, he uploaded Sweet Tea to his YouTube channel. Nearly 800K views have already been accumulated. It’s obvious that this Georgian has found his voice based on the numbers. It’s one of his best, largely due to his musicality, lyrical content, and a definitive country twang.
The song was conceived after hearing his cousin’s unused track while sitting on the porch during COVID-19 lockdown. The visual storyboard for the track follows the same pattern. It’s an upbeat Americana anthem featuring a multicultural cast. Overall, the progress is evident.
As a Spotify verified artist boasting 33,910 listeners, Marquette is a bona fide musician. And, if you pay close attention to his 360 MAG podcast, his focus on creating a medley of music to make people feel good seems to be on point.
Lastly, Marquette King possesses enough self-confidence to turn down a lucrative sports contract in pursuit of becoming a global music icon. It may seem far-fetched to many, but for others, it’s no less tangible than being listed as one of the top punters in the league’s history.
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