Marcus Allen is a South Carolina R&B singer, actor and male model whose work spans new age, R&B, urban, slow jam and romantic ballads. He begins performing in high school talent shows and signs his first recording contract at the age of 16 with UDown Records, where he releases his debut CD, Never Again.

Recording career

After his first release, Allen puts out Get to Know Me through his own company, MA Productions. The album is released worldwide by Echo Vista/Koch Entertainment in 2008. He later releases Personal Invitation, which appears in 2012, and issues the singles “Half a Man” and “Sweat It Out”.

Recognition and profile

Allen is described as a 11-time award winner and 14-time nominee. He is also credited with three number-one placements on the RadioWave Monitoring Chart, along with a number 15 placement on Most Added and a number 10 position on the Top 100 Rhythmic New Release chart. He is referred to as South Carolina’s premier R&B sensation and has been featured in Metro City Magazine, where he is labelled “The Prince of Charleston”.

Artistic identity

His recordings are described as melodic and he is noted for versatility across different styles. He is presented as a triple-threat performer, working as a singer, actor and model.