Paul Marz

Paul Marz, a first generation Egyptian-American rapper, was born in Staten Island, New York, 1985. His love of hip-hop began at the early age of 8. His earliest influences include artists such as Wu-Tang Clan, Onyx, Busta Rhymes, Nas, DMX and Notorious B.I.G. Marz began performing around NYC in 2008. In 2010, he put out his first mixtape, “Welcome to Marz”, comprised of lyrics written in his teenage years. In 2013, Marz’s debut album, “Sword of Sound”, was featured on a number of top hip-hop blogs, such as 2DOPEBOYZ.com, DJBOOTH.net, RAPDOSE.com which helped to establish a platform for him to grow his fan base & begin touring. Intricate vocabulary, thought-provoking storytelling, and contagious beats are all present in Paul Marz’s music, which perfectly captures the spirit of hip hop. His distinctive sound is the product of a seamless fusion of modern inspirations and old Hip Hop elements, creating a sound that is both recognizable and refreshingly original. Amongst Marz’s music endeavors is the relaunching of the popular battle rap league, iBattleTV in New York City. Founded in Connecticut, iBattle has been a leading platform for rising artists in the battle rap world. Marz’s love & dedication to Hip-Hop has lead him to take an active role in the community, using his experience to guide young artists along the path.