Marcus Yates Weekly Update 2/15/15

Now that Valentine's Day is over and people are getting back to normal life again, let's check in with Marcus and see what he's been up to this week. 

Lettey: The internet is blowing up with questions about this new EP with Tech post on your Facebook. When do you anticipate recording to start and have you already begun writing for it? 

Marcus: It still has to be okay-ed by Travis and Seven needs to figure out the numbers, but Tech is finishing up his Special Effects album and he wants to do another project, then we'll probably get started on ideas. Right now it's just a mutual agreement between me and Tech to do an EP. I'm actually making a possible skeleton beat right now. 

Lettey: How is production of your current project going? Do you have an estimated release date yet? 

Marcus: I still don't because I'm still writing for it. I called to set up possible mastering sessions if that helps to know where I'm at in the process. (he laughs). 

Lettey: Very cool. We are all excited to hear what you're working so hard on. Will you be following any part of the upcoming summer tours or making any appearances? 

Marcus: Krizz had mentioned that he wanted to do something like a tour this fall. As far as me personally, no. I'm going to do another listening party. 

Lettey: Do you find that the season influences the music you're writing during that time? Like darker music comes in the winter and lighter music comes during the spring? (Album trends) 

Marcus: Yes, of course! That's how I tell I'm still tapped in. haha. 

Lettey: Did you tune into the Grammys? If so, what do you think about that kind of music or celebrity back patting? 

Marcus: Sadly, I did not watch the Grammys. (Marcus laughs). 

Lettey: It;s all good. You didn't miss much. Whose music are you playing lately to relax and get inspiration? 

Marcus: I was bumping Sade and J Cole. I've never really been a fan of his until this album came out. It's super dope. Don't forget Tech N9ne's Special Effects is coming out too on May 5th 2015!!

Marcus Yates weekly update: February 2015

I got a moment to sit down with Marcus about his plans for the new year and what 2015 has in store for him. Take a moment to check out what's coming ahead for Marcus Yates. 

Lettey: Let's take a moment to step back into 2014 and see what's been going on with you. How was your thanksgiving? Any special traditions your family takes part in? 

Marcus: I had a cool Thanksgiving, had a blast with my family. Me and some of the older cousins went to a bar, turnt up, and I don't remember much after that. 

Lettey: Sounds like a fun time. How is the album coming along and what are you currently working on? 

Marcus: I'm currently working on a video for my first single. Getting that knocked out here soon. The song I'm on right now is one that I'm doing with my homie Gee Watts from here in KC and another one I'm working on is with my sister Queen Eboneesaid. It's gonna be real FONKY. 

Lettey: Any new artists jumping on this album we haven't heard about yet? 

Marcus: Haven't gotten that far into picking artists except the obvious artists who automatically fit. 

Lettey: What does the new year have in store for you? Any plans for changes, improvements, or new ventures?

Marcus: I'm gonna finish the album and then learn the bass guitar. 

Lettey: That sounds like a great venture. Moving forward past the recent holiday season, is there anything about the Christmas season your particularly fond of? 

Marcus: Nothing out of the ordinary, just spending time with family. 

Lettey: Will the new year bring new merchandise for your fans? Maybe t-shirts or hoodies? 

Marcus: I've been in the talks, but almost everyone I talk to about it has wack ideas so far. I hate that shit. SMH. So still working on that.

Lettey: Well hopefully you find something that works. Your fan base has increased from 250 likes on Facebook to 1114 in the past year alone, how do you feel about this and what do you hope for going into 2015 and beyond? 

Marcus: I just wanna give the fans some thing new to listen to. 

Lettey: Do you have a New Years Resolution?

Marcus: To do an joint EP with Tech N9ne. For the new year I plan on having more of my work outside of rapping displayed on a major level. And it just goes up from there. I really wanna show people how free I was when I was away with my friends in Florida. That freedom will be show cased actually, I'm letting it be known. 

Lettey: When you say make that freedom known, how do you mean? Musically or in other areas? 

Marcus: Musically, but music is my life. We, as musicians ad artists, are good at symbolism. So someone can find freedom, in something, from hearing our music without limits. 

Lettey: Looking back at 2014, what would you say was the most memorable times you'll never forget? Any memories your glad to leave behind? 

Marcus: The mini tour, run during the summer, was cool with Krizz Kaliko and Makzilla. That was in the Northwest. I never would have found out about Port Townsend without that tour. There's nothing bad that I would wanna leave behind though. 

Lettey: What did you do at midnight on New Year's Eve? 

Marcus: I recorded some vocals for my album. Holidays Schmolidays haha. Like, they're there and a good way to stay connected with family, but everyday is a holiday. No cliche. 

Lettey: Let's give the fans something new about you to start 2015 with. What's something the fans may not know about you that would surprise them? 

Marcus: I took ballet for four years. Best thing I ever did to my body. 

Lettey: Well 2015 is already turning out in your favor. With talk about your upcoming album and EP with Tech N9ne, your new years resolution is already coming to completion. The fans are anxiously waiting what you put out this year and we see a bright future for Marcus Yates, a man with a vision and the freedom to make it a reality. 

Marcus Yates new EP with Tech?

Recently Marcus Yates, cousin of rapper Aaron Yates aka Tech N9ne, made a Facebook comment that there may be an upcoming EP featuring him and Tech exclusively. 

Facebook rumors starting flying and fans became excited at this possible concept? Fans are wondering when will we see this project? What does it have in store for fans? Who will be on the EP along with Tech N9ne? 

We will have some pretty amazing updates as information comes available, including exclusive photos of the project being made from Kansas City and private interviews. Please stay tuned for more info to come.