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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In Good Hands: Bad Faith and Burned Promises by Martone The Emperor of House Music From the Best-Selling Author of Deep & Raw: Two Must-Read Fall 2025 Books 2025 Book Releases by Martone include two powerful and socially relevant works that speak directly to truth, justice, and cultural urgency. 📕 In Good Hands by Martone:
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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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The touch, before the sound. The written revolution. Martone – The Written Revolution Begins in Sensual Poetry Before the music, there is movement.Before the beat drops, a breath is held.Before I give you sound, I give you sensation. Let me introduce myself the only way that matters—through the heat of my words. Not the Martone
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No Actually Black People Are Not Racists Book August 25, 2025 New Book Examines Race, Power, and the Myth of Reverse Racism – Available August 20, 2025 Acclaimed recording artist, author, and cultural commentator Martone is set to ignite crucial conversations on race with his upcoming book, No: Actually, Black People Are Not Racists and Never Can
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The Golden Era of Artistic Grace There was a time when artists carried themselves with a sense of grace, mystery, and sophistication. Icons like Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Michael Jackson had a presence that transcended trends. They were polished in interviews, poised in public, and their artistry spoke louder than any controversy. While only
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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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Detroit, MI – February 2, 2025 – Acclaimed artist and visionary Martone, The Emperor of House Music, is set to release his bold new book, Deep & Raw: The Erotica of Martone, on March 18, 2025. This electrifying collection of poetry is an unapologetic deep dive into passion, self-discovery, and Black Queer expression. Blurring the
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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