Martone centered in a dance rehearsal formation with four dancers, representing discipline, flow, and Phoenix Rising alignment. 3 Signs You’re Entering Your Phoenix Rising Alignment There are moments in life where everything just lines up. Not because life is perfect, and not because everything is solved, but because, for a brief stretch of time, nothing […]
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Official Single Cover Too Bad, So Sad (Radio Edit) — The Lead Single from Phoenix Rising: The Emperor’s Ascension Release Date: July 11, 2025 “Too Bad, So Sad (Radio Edit)” out today, isn’t just a song—it’s a reckoning. It’s the emotional ignition for Martone’s upcoming studio album, Phoenix Rising: The Emperor’s Ascension. This is more
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#3 ofnAmazon’s African Poetry Books Martone Celebrates Best-Selling Book Amidst Challenges, Shares Commitment to Empowerment and Artistic IntegrityDate: April 14, 2025Location: Detroit, MI Martone, renowned musician and author, proudly announces that their book Deep & Raw: The Erotica of Martone achieved #3 Best Seller status on Amazon on April 12, 2025—marking a major milestone in
#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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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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The numbers don’t lie. In the United States, literacy rates and incarceration statistics paint a grim picture—one that disproportionately affects marginalized communities. According to the National Assessment of Adult Literacy, 21% of adults in the U.S. struggle with basic reading skills. Among incarcerated individuals, the numbers are even more shocking: 75% of state prison inmates
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Censored, Silenced, but Never Stopped: TikTok’s Racist Hypocrisy Against Black Queer Creators If you’re a Black Queer artist pushing boundaries and expressing your truth, TikTok might not be the platform for you—at least, not if you expect fair treatment. Once again, my content has been wrongfully flagged and removed under the false claim that it
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