About Me
Sacramento based singer-songwriter, léquan de mar, captivates his listeners using gospel-infused elements combined with poetic, introspective lyrics. Sonically, he combines the soundscapes + timbre blend of Labrinth and Frank Ocean + lyrics of Sia to create searing Soul Pop. "For me, music wasn’t a dream; it was an awakening.”
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artist bio
For Sacramento based singer-songwriter, léquan de mar, music wasn’t a dream; it was an awakening. Although growing up in a family of musicians, he chose a traditional corporate career path only to eventually realize his true love has always been music. After a talent scout implored him to consider singing, he enrolled in professional coaching and rediscovered his passion. léquan began developing his artistry by working with renowned celebrity vocal coach Cari Cole. With her A&R mentorship across 2 years, he completed a 6-month signature songwriting intensive, implemented a rigorous Cole Vocal Method regimen, completed Vocal Freedom and Performance Circles, and is an active member of the Artist Sanctuary community of worldwide musicians. In 2023, he released his first single, “Father’s Day Card” which garnered 2,000 plays across platforms. The song elicited passionate responses from fans, with one fan stating, “That’s my part! Let me rewind it! I love how you made the song universal because this is a song I can play for my daughter who still texts her father’s old cell phone number.” Since the release, léquan de mar has continued to cultivate his craft and is currently working on his debut EP slated for release in 2025.
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Father’s Day CArd
My music is a sanctuary for self-discovery
léquan de mar offers a refreshing presence to the Soul Pop music genre. He captivates his listeners using gospel-infused elements combined with poetic, introspective lyrics. Sonically, he combines the soundscapes + timbre blend of Labrinth and Frank Ocean + lyrics of Sia to create searing Soul Pop.
léquan de mar confides, “We have pioneering Frank Ocean, boundary-pushing Lil Nas X, and now, we have me. My introspective lyrics and vocals will drop into your heart and swell.”
léquan de mar juxtaposes traditional gospel-tinged elements with progressive sexuality themes, while combining self-discovery motifs with religious undertones. His purposeful storytelling, poetic lyricism, and unwavering commitment to digging six feet under creates a unique sonic experience that sets him apart from others in the genre and aims to demystify what it means to find yourself.
“Losing my father at age 3 to a senseless murder created both a void and an omnipresent shroud within my self-identity, and music helped me clear the fog of my conscience. I hope to help other heal their habitual haze.”
