Mark Morrison facts for kids

Mark Anthony Joseph Morrison (born on May 3, 1972) is a British singer. He is most famous for his 1996 hit song "Return of the Mack". This song became very popular in many European countries right away. The next year, it reached number 2 in the United States.

About Mark Morrison

Early Life and Background

Mark Morrison was born in Hanover, West Germany, in 1972. He later lived in Leicester, England. When he was 11, he moved to West Palm Beach, Florida, in the United States. After finishing high school in 1990, Mark returned to Leicester. His family background is from Barbados.

Life in Florida

In October 2022, Mark Morrison bought a house in Florida. He paid $2 million for it. He bought a second home in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, in December 2023.

Mark Morrison's Music Career

Starting Out

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

In mid-1995, Mark released his first single called "Crazy". This song became a Top 20 hit in the UK. It was also very popular in clubs. His next song, "Let's Get Down", also made it into the Top 40.

The Rise of "Return of the Mack"

In the spring of 1996, Mark released "Return of the Mack". This song became a huge international success. It was number one on the UK Singles Chart for two weeks.

His first album, also called Return of the Mack, came out next. It sold millions of copies around the world. The album reached number four in the UK. It sold 3 million albums worldwide.

Several more hit songs came from this album over the next year. "Crazy", "Trippin'", "..." and "Moan & Groan" all reached the UK Top 10. This made him the first British artist to have five Top 10 hits from a first album.

Awards and US Success

In 1997, Mark Morrison received many important nominations. These included four Brit Award nominations. He also got a Mercury Prize nomination. He was nominated for an MTV Europe Music Award and five MOBO Awards.

"Return of the Mack" climbed to number 2 on the American Billboard charts. It was certified platinum, meaning it sold over a million copies. The song stayed on the Billboard charts for a long time, 40 weeks. Mark had one more small hit in the US in 1997, "Moan & Groan". It reached number 76.

Mark Morrison performed at the 1997 Brit Awards. After this performance, his record label and Mark released an EP. It was called Only God Can Judge Me. This EP had nine tracks, including live performances and interviews. It also had three full songs, like "Who's the Mack!", which reached number 13 in the UK.

New Deals and Later Music

Mark Morrison appeared at the 1999 Brit Awards. He presented an award and introduced Whitney Houston. He also announced he was returning to music. In September 1999, a song called "Best Friend" came out. It featured Conner Reeves and Gabrielle. This song became Mark's ninth Top 40 hit, reaching number 23 in the UK.

The next year, Billboard magazine announced a big deal. Mark Morrison signed a five-year worldwide agreement with Death Row Records. This made him the first and only British artist to sign with this label.

In 2003, he signed with soccer player Kevin Campbell's 2 Wikid label. His only song for this label was "Just a Man"/"Backstabbers". It was a small hit in the UK, reaching number 48 in August 2004.

In May 2006, Mark released a special CD/DVD album. It was called Innocent Man. He released it in the UK on his own label, Mack Life Records. The main song, "Innocent Man" (featuring DMX), came out in March 2006. It was well-received and reached number 46 on the UK Singles Chart. In 2007, he was featured on rapper Cassidy's song "Innocent Man (Misunderstood)". This song used parts of Mark's vocals from "Innocent Man".

On January 29, 2007, he released the song "Dance 4 Me". It featured Tanya Stephens. This was the fourth song from his album Innocent Man.

Recent Collaborations and Appearances

In 2012, Mark Morrison was a guest on a song called "I'm On 2.0". This song by Houston rapper Trae tha Truth featured many other famous rappers. A music video for "I'm On 2.0" came out on June 3.

In June 2013, Mark Morrison released the music video for "I Am What I Am". The song was released on iTunes on September 1, 2013. On October 20, 2013, he released a song called "N.A.N.G. 2.0". It featured Crooked I and Shonie.

On July 7, 2014, Mark Morrison released an EP called I Am What I Am. This EP included the songs "I Am What I Am" and "N.A.N.G. 2.0". It also had five new songs.

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

In May 2017, Burger King used a remix of Mark's song in their commercials. It was for their Mac and Cheetos product and was called "Return of the Mac and Cheetos". In July 2020, McDonald's featured "Return of the Mack" in a UK TV commercial. This was part of a campaign after the COVID-19 lockdowns.

In 2021, Mark Morrison was featured with Chris Brown on G-Eazy's song "Provide". This song used a sample from "Return of the Mack". In October 2022, Mark Morrison, Post Malone, and Sickick released a mix of "Cooped Up" and "Return of the Mack". This song became very popular online.

Mark Morrison's Albums

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