  Thank you... to the WAMA organization for the 2010-2011 nominations for me and my band: 2010-2011 Urban Contemporary Dou/Group of the Year 2010-2011 Urban Contemporary Recording of the Year "Symbols" -Marcell
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What does Maryland's CBS News Say about Marcell's music & performances?
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Recent Awards 2009-2010:
 The music critic for Creative Loafing (a paper circulated throughout Atlanta, Tampa, Charlotte, Chicago, DC, & Sarasota) has never issued 5 stars to a musical artist until now. Marcell and the Truth was the first to recieve the highest marks for their recent album "Symbols"....See Awarded Article   BET - Centric's - UnChecked Vol. III: Best Male R&B Albums of 2009 - went to Maxwell, Anthony Hamilton, Marcell & the Truth, Ryan Leslie, Jamie Foxx, Eric Roberson, Musiq Soulchild... Thanks to BET-Centric for this award. We greatly appreciate you honoring our effortsSee Awarded Male Artist  Soultracks is a worldwide music site for R&B and Soul that has millions throughout the year come to visit, judge, comment, discover new Major & Independent artist & rediscover old favorites. Its so easy to get lost in their catalog, so to be awarded out of thousands per year as one the top 25 CDs for 2009 from their Critics Choice Awards alongside Ledisi, Isreal Houghton, Maxwell, Chrisette Michelle, Eric Roberson...means much to us. Thank you so much!See Awarded Artist Recent Reviews:
What are they saying?
 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORKReview by: Ann Marie - Soulafrodisiac "Everyday I am bombarded with A LOT of music and as horrible as that may sound, I truly give thanks for that on the daily. There are albums and songs that are on the usual plateau or stuff that doesn’t particularly hit the right spot. And then..." CLICK HERE TO READ REVIEW  (UK) London, England
Review by: SoulDiscovery "Symbols the albums title track is highly focused on the vocals, making this an extremely ..." CLICK HERE TO READ REVIEW  BROOKLYN, NEW YORK Review By: Ayejay ‘Da Muzik Hunta’ "Not since a group named Change that featured a then unknown Luther Vandross has there been a band whose sound is such..." CLICK HERE TO READ REVIEW  CHICAGO, ILLINOISWritten by: Terrence Pratt “Marcell Russell is rare and it's not only his talent that speaks to this fact. It's his ability bare...” “In Chicago, the Steppers were as much in awe of his spirit, as they were his talent and vocal ability. Don't get it twisted though, the brother.” CLICK HERE TO READ REVIEW  ATLANTA, GEORGIA
"Soul band Marcell & The Truth on their new sophomore project Symbols boasts one of the most socially introspective lyrics of the last decade with their..." Read Full Review "Russell remind us what true soul was originally created to do...." DETROIT, MICHIGAN
"I come to this review biased. You see, I love good soul music. So, when an artist delivers quality soul music the way Marcell & The Truth (M&TT) does on their self-produced sophomore project, Symbols, I just want to shout it from the rafters...." Read Full Review  CHICAGO, ILLINOIS"Shout Out on Michael Baisden!" Listen to Podcast of Chris Rizik giving Marcell & the Truth and The Revelations featuring Tre Williams. It was an honor being listed with these cats. They are doing a great job down south, wish them continued success. Thanks Chris for the shout out. Michael Baisden asked him about emerging artist in the US.... Listen to interview with Chris Rizik To Purchase CD Click Image Below
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 ECHOES (UK)Alicia Keys Freedom Sounds pg 20 Snoop Dogg Malice Aforethought pg 24 Marcell & the Truth "Soul is the New Hip Hop" pg 14 Also PG 38 - Soul CD of the Month
______________________________________________________________________ First off - Shout out to Alicia Keys, but more importantly Chris Wells for letting us grace ECHOES - December cover with two superstars! UK, you are often ahead of the US at acknowledging folks for their work. Thank you!!
Man, what do I honestly say, but God is good. We released this 2nd project feeling that it wouldn't get much attention, in particular since we released it on October 1, 2009; but in less than three months the love you all have shown locally & abroad has been simply amazing. The 1st album, we were humbled by all of the awards that we received, but glady welcomed them. Coming out so late in 2009, we assumed we just flew under the radar, but our fans, supporters, radio, online radio, local papers, etc... has brought us so much light and attention and we say thank you. Now, this last award given for the entire year from Soultracks is probably the most exciting because you guys have millions of folks visiting your site every year. People come looking for established artists and up & coming talent. I stopped in Best Buy, Walmart and realized that literally thousands of CD/albums were released in 09'. So to be a part of the TOP 25 albums of 2009, alongside some of the best like Maxwell, Ledisi, Eric Roberson, Israel Houghton, etc... is a true honor, especially considering how much you all are known for your frank candor. -Marcell |
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