7 Truths About Deep & Raw: The Erotica of Martone That People Won’t Say Out Loud There is an assumption people make the moment they hear the title Deep & Raw: The Erotica of Martone. They think they already understand it. They expect something immediate.Something physical.Something indulgent.Something designed to provoke and then disappear. But what […]
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The Singer/Dancer Prepares Before I ever stepped into my identity as a recording artist, I was a listener. I was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan—a place that, at the time, didn’t always feel connected to the energy I knew existed somewhere else. I was always destined for something bigger, faster, more alive. That pull
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EKSTASÉ by Martone erotic pop single 2025 Martone’s sultry new release sets the tone for a bold new chapter in House, Pop, and Dance. EKSTASÉ by Martone isn’t just a song — it’s a full-body experience. There are songs, and then there are moments. EKSTASÉ is both. Releasing on August 22, 2025, EKSTASÉ marks a
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Reclaiming My Power Piece By Peace I think that I have a heightened sense of awareness now. I understand how I am perceived by supposed close friends and family. I am—and always have been—different. I began writing short stories and poems at the age of three or four. Always performing, always putting on shows on
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#3 Best Seller Amazon African Poetry Books I am beyond thrilled and completely over the moon right now! This came as a total surprise — Deep & Raw: The Erotica of Martone has climbed to #3 on Amazon’s Best Sellers list in LGBTQ+ Erotica! This moment is surreal and deeply meaningful to me. I poured my
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I stand in solidarity with those boycotting Amazon in response to its decision to roll back Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. These initiatives were meant to create opportunities for underrepresented communities, and their removal is a step backward. While my book, Deep & Raw: The Erotica of Martone, will remain on Amazon to support
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Release Date March 18, 2025 5 Powerful Reasons Why ‘Deep & Raw: The Erotica of Martone’ Is a Must-Read For years, my creative energy has been poured into music—writing, performing, and sharing my vision with the world through sound. But now, I’m stepping into a new artistic realm, one that is both thrilling and a
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There are places that live within us long after we’ve walked away. For me, that place is Club Paradise in Lansing, Michigan. It wasn’t just a club—it was a sanctuary, a beating heart of music, sweat, and liberation. It was where I found freedom, where I redefined myself outside of the world’s expectations, and where
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A Journey of Love, Self-Discovery, and the Power of Letting Go There are songs that seize your soul, refusing to let go. One of those is Pat Benatar’s We Belong. I was driving one evening when it came on the radio, and the magnetic pull of the song hit me. “Don’t want to leave you
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A depiction of Lind and Martone’s Last Meeting A Snapshot in Time: Lind’s Story Black gay mental health stories often remain untold, but this moment from my past deserves to be shared. By reflecting on this deeply personal experience, I hope to shed light on the challenges surrounding Black gay mental health and the need
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