Mark Morrison facts for kids

Mark Morrison (born May 3, 1972) is a British singer. He was born in Germany. He is best known for his huge hit song "Return of the Mack" from 1996. This song became very popular in many countries in Europe right away. The next year, it also reached number 2 in the United States.

Music Career

Mark Morrison's first official song was "Where Is Our Love" in 1993. He released it on his own record label.

Early Success

In 1995, Morrison released his first single, "Crazy." It became a Top 20 hit in the UK. Many clubs played it often. His next song, "Let's Get Down," also did well.

In the spring of 1996, "Return of the Mack" came out. It was a massive international hit. The song stayed at the top of the UK Singles Chart for two weeks.

His first album, also called Return of the Mack, was a huge success. It sold 3 million copies around the world. The album reached number four in the UK charts. Morrison was the first British artist to have five Top 10 hits from one first album.

Awards and US Charts

In 1997, "Return of the Mack" climbed to number 2 on the American Billboard charts. It stayed on the charts for a long 40 weeks. The song earned "platinum status" for selling many copies.

Morrison received many nominations that year. These included four Brit Award nominations. He also got nominations for a Mercury Prize and an MTV Europe Music Award. He was nominated for five MOBO Awards too.

Later Music and Collaborations

Morrison performed at the 1997 Brit Awards. After this, he released an EP called Only God Can Judge Me. It had live performances, interviews, and three full songs. One song, "Who's the Mack!", reached No. 13 in the UK.

In 1999, Morrison appeared at the 1999 Brit Awards. He presented an award and announced his return to music. His song "Best Friend" came out in September 1999. It featured Conner Reeves and Gabrielle. This song became Morrison's ninth Top 40 hit.

The next year, Morrison signed a deal with Death Row Records. This made him the first British artist to sign with them.

In 2003, he signed with another label, 2 Wikid. He released the single "Just a Man"/"Backstabbers." It reached No. 48 in the UK charts in 2004.

In May 2006, Morrison released his album Innocent Man. The main song, "Innocent Man," featured the rapper DMX. It reached No. 46 in the UK. In 2007, he was featured on Cassidy's song "Innocent Man (Misunderstood)".

He released the single "Dance 4 Me" in 2007. It featured Tanya Stephens. The music video was directed by Ray Kay.

In 2012, Morrison was a guest on Trae tha Truth's song "I'm On 2.0." Many other famous rappers were also on the song. A music video for "I'm On 2.0" was released in June.

In June 2013, Morrison released the music video for "I Am What I Am." He later released a single called "N.A.N.G. 2.0" in October 2013. It featured Crooked I and Shonie.

In July 2014, Morrison released an EP called I Am What I Am. It included his recent singles and five new songs.

"Return of the Mack" in Pop Culture

In September 2016, DJ Nevada remixed "Return of the Mack." It was for the song's 20th anniversary. The new version, called "The Mack," featured Morrison's re-recorded vocals. It also had new vocals from rapper Fetty Wap.

In May 2017, Burger King used a remix of "Return of the Mack" in commercials. The remix was called "Return of the Mac and Cheetos."

In July 2020, McDonald's used "Return of the Mack" in a UK TV commercial. This was part of a campaign after the COVID-19 lockdowns.

In 2021, Morrison was featured on G-Eazy's song "Provide." This song used a sample from "Return of the Mack."

In October 2022, Morrison, Post Malone, and Sickick released a mashup song. It combined "Cooped Up" and "Return of the Mack." This song became very popular online.

Personal Life

Mark Morrison was born in Hanover, West Germany, on May 12, 1974. He later lived in Leicester, England. When he was 11, he moved to West Palm Beach, Florida, in the US. After finishing high school in 1990, Morrison moved back to Leicester.

His family background is Barbadian.

In October 2020, Morrison said he might try to become the next Mayor of Leicester. He ended his campaign in September 2022.

In October 2022, Morrison bought a house in Florida. He bought a second home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida in December 2023.

Discography

Studio Albums

• Return of the Mack (1996)
• Innocent Man (2006)

See also

In Spanish: Mark Morrison para niños

• List of one-hit wonders in the United States