Marlon Roudette facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Marlon Roudette
Roudette in 2012
Background information
Birth name	Marlon Roudette
Born	(1982-01-05) 5 January 1982 (age 43) London, England
Origin	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Genres	Hip hop R&B reggae fusion electronic
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter rapper record producer
Instruments	Steel drum, percussion, keyboards, guitar
Years active	2005–present
Labels	Universal Music
Associated acts	Mattafix

Marlon Roudette (born on January 5, 1982) is a talented singer, songwriter, and music producer from England. He used to be the lead singer for the music group Mattafix. Their song "Big City Life" became a number one hit in 2006.

After Mattafix, Marlon started his own solo music career. He had two number one songs in Europe: "New Age" and "When the Beat Drops Out". "When the Beat Drops Out" also reached number 7 in the UK.

In recent years, Marlon has also written songs for other artists. He helped write popular songs for his half-sister, Mabel, including "Finders Keepers" and "Fine Line". He also co-wrote "My Lover" for Not3s and "Ring Ring" for Jax Jones.

About Marlon Roudette

Marlon Roudette was born in London, England. His father, Cameron McVey, is a British music producer. His mother, Vonnie Roudette, is a designer and artist from the Caribbean.

When Marlon was a young child, he moved with his mother and sister to Trinidad. Later, in 1992, they moved to St. Vincent. This is where he first started his journey in music. He returned to London when he was 17 years old. Marlon is also the stepson of the famous singer Neneh Cherry.

Marlon's Music Journey

Mattafix: The Early Years (2005–2009)

After returning to London, Marlon Roudette formed an electronic music duo called Mattafix. He teamed up with Preetesh Hirji, a producer and keyboard player. Their music blended different styles like hip hop, R&B, reggae, and soul. Mattafix even won an award at the Sopot International Song Festival in 2006.

Signs of a Struggle Album (2005–2006)

Mattafix released their first song, "11.30 (Dirtiest Trick in Town)", in January 2005. Their second song, "Big City Life", came out in August 2005. This song was a huge hit! It reached number 1 in countries like Germany, Poland, and Switzerland. It was also featured in the video game FIFA World Cup Germany 2006.

Their album, Signs of a Struggle, was well-received and helped them tour across Europe. Mattafix also performed with famous artists like Joss Stone and even opened for Sting in Italy.

Rhythm & Hymns Album (2007–2009)

In September 2007, Mattafix released "Living Darfur", the first song from their second album, Rhythm & Hymns. The music video for this song featured actor Matt Damon. It was part of a campaign to help people in Darfur. The band even filmed the video in refugee camps, making it the only music video by an international group filmed in a war zone.

Marlon explained that for Rhythm & Hymns, they wanted to capture more of their live show sound. They added live drums and influences from their travels, especially from places like Johannesburg, South Africa. The album was released in late 2007 in many countries. Mattafix also created a remix for Lady Gaga's song "Eh Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)".

Marlon's Solo Career Begins (2010–2011)

In April 2010, Marlon Roudette and Preetesh Hirji decided to go their separate ways. They had different ideas for future music projects. Marlon then decided to start his own solo career. He worked on new music that he described as "not a radical shift but definitely different," with more instruments and deeper musical compositions.

Matter Fixed Album (2011–2012)

On July 17, 2011, Marlon released "Brotherhood of the Broken" as a free song for his fans. Soon after, on July 20, he released "New Age" as the first official song from his first solo album. "New Age" quickly became a number 1 hit in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

His first solo album, Matter Fixed, was released on September 2, 2011, in several European countries. It became available in France and the rest of Europe in January 2012. Another one of his songs, "The Loss," was featured on the TV show Private Practice.

Electric Soul and Recent Songs (2014–Present)

On July 18, 2014, Marlon Roudette released "When the Beat Drops Out". This song was the main single from his second album, Electric Soul. It was very popular, reaching the top 5 in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, and number 8 in Italy. He released the Electric Soul album on August 8, 2014.

In June 2017, Marlon shared his song "Ultra Love" on YouTube, and an official music video followed in October 2017. He continues to release new music, with his latest single "No Water" coming out in 2023.

Marlon Roudette's Music

Albums

Extended Plays (EPs)

Singles

Songs Marlon Roudette Has Written

Marlon Roudette has also helped write songs for many other artists. Here are some of them:

See also

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