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Revered producer, remixer and DJ, MK's storied background is one of long-term creative development. His roots are pure Detroit, but if you dig a little deeper you will find that MK's musical path is made up of seamless transitions from house and techno to hip-hop and R&B, only to return to house during recent years. MK is currently finalizing his long awaited artist album, which includes collaborations with vocalists Becky Hill, Milly Pye, Anabel Englund, and a host of others yet to be revealed.
Incredibly, MK's discography includes over 500 titles that bear the stamp of his signature style. These tracks range from his iconic worldwide hits to the underground aficionado's secret dancefloor weapon.
As a teenager growing up amidst a tough industrial landscape in Detroit, he found his way into the studio with the city's nascent techno legends Juan Atkins, Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson. Those early studio sessions provided MK with the lessons and tools he needed to make timeless tracks like 'The Rains,' 'Burning,' 'Always,' and more. By the mid 1990s, Marc had become the go-to guy for killer club mixes, thanks in part to the monumental success of his million plus-selling 'Push The Feeling On' remix for The Nightcrawlers, which in reality was more of a complete overhaul of the song. In 2013, MK would do the same for 'See Right Through' by Storm Queen, which went to #1 in the UK singles chart.
Soon after the worldwide success of 'Push The Feeling On,' the remix offers from major and indie labels rolling it, and tracks like his refix of 'Freek N You' for Jodeci, 'Misled' for Celine Dion, 'The Best Things In Life Are Free' for Janet Jackson, 'Can You Forgive Her' for Pet Shop Boys, as well as remixes for Mary J., Jody Watley, M People, M.A.W., Blondie and Brandy were released.
Following this, his desire to explore other genres of music led him to delve into hip-hop, R&B and ultimately pop. During this time, he worked with Will Smith, Quincy Jones, Diane Warren, Tyrese, Brandy, and Pitbull to name a few.
It was a chance connection with Jamie Jones and Lee Foss that led to MK's return to dance music. Following the success of his Stormqueen, Marc's hot streak continued with tracks like 'Forward Motion' for Hot Natured, Lana Del Ray's 'Blue Jeans' and 'Summertime Sadness,' his masterful UK #4 remix for Wankelmut's 'My Head Is A Jungle,' and mixes for Sam Smith, Pharrell, Paloma Faith, Ellie Goulding, Disclosure, Haim, Mary J. Blige, Diplo, Rudimental, and many more.
With this homecoming to dance music, MK returned as a DJ as well as producer. On the live front, MK's signature chopped up, piano-laden sound started to become very recognized, and he has since become one of house music's most popular DJs in the world.
With his sights set on the imminent album release, MK recently re-launched his iconic label and event brand Area10. He is currently on tour this summer with his Area10 Warm Up Sessions, including live stages at Creamfields, We Are FSTVL, dates at Together at Amnesia, Camp Bisco, V Festivals, Parklife as well as an Area10 takeover at Pacha Ibiza and numerous North American club dates.
MK
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29 Mar, 2018
Boardmasters 2018
Boardmasters takes place from 8th-12th August at Newquay, Cornwall across 12 stages. Many Primary Talent International & Decked Out artists will be taking part:
...Catfish and the Bottlemen (Headliner)
...Kano
...MK
...The Horrors
...Fun Lovin' Criminals
...The Sherlocks
...Bryde
...Bad Parents
...MJ Cole
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28 Mar, 2018
The Billboard Dance 100
Billboard Dance have published their '100 Artists of 2018' list, which contains a great many Decked Out & Primary Talent artists:
...#22: Bassnectar
...#24: Justice
...#35: Zeds Dead
...#39: Rezz
...#53: Tchami
...#61: NGHTMRE
...#71: Krewella
...#79: Seven Lions
...#90: Sofi Tukker
...#91: MK
...#98: Kayzo
...#99: TOKiMONSTAwww.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8257429/billboard-dance-100-2018
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15 Mar, 2018
Miami Music Week 2018
Miami Music Week takes place at various venues around the city from the 20th-25th March, and a whole host of Decked Out & Primary Talent International, DJ's and live artists will be participating:
Decked Out
...Miss Kittin
...MK
...Green Velvet
...Will Clarke
...KC LightsPrimary Talent International
...Ape Drums
...Brenmar
...DJ Sliink
...Grandtheft
...Joyryde
...Kayzo
...Keys N Krates
...NGHTMRE
...Party Favor
...REZZ
...Seven Lions
...Shiba San
...Slander
...Tchami X Malaa
...The Jillionaire
...Valentino Khan
...What So Not
...Zeds Dead
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05 Feb, 2018
Parklife 2018
The Parklife festival in Heaton Park, Manchester from 9th-10th June will feature a host of Primary Talent & Decked Out artists:
...Justice
...J Hus
...MK
...Dave
...Green Velvet
...Kim Ann Foxman
...Jamz Supernova
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31 Aug, 2017
MK: New Single '17'
Marc Kinchen aka MK's new single '17', is released on Friday 1st September.
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10 Nov, 2016
MK: New Single 'My Love 4 U'
MK's new single is 'My Love 4 U' featuring A*M*E, released on 4th November on Columbia.
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15 Aug, 2016
MK: Featured In The Sun
MK discusses working with Quincy Jones, Jay Z & Snoop Dog, in The Sun in advance of his appearance at SW4.
www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/clubz/1595372/clubz-gets-a-piece-of-mk-ahead-of-sw4
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15 Apr, 2016
MK: New Video 'Piece Of Me' Feat. Becky Hill
MK's new video of 'Piece Of Me' with Becky Hill, is featured on Vevo.
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29 Feb, 2016
MK: 'Piece Of Me' Is Hottest Record
MK's new track 'Piece Of Me' (featuring Becky Hill) is Annie Mac's 'Hottest Record' on BBC Radio 1.