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| birth_name = Marteen Estevez |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2001|4|6}} |
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| birth_place = [[Berkeley, California]] |
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| genre = [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]], [[Pop music|pop]] |
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| label = [[Warner Bros. Records|Warner Bros.]], Lyon Estates, [[Empire Distribution]] |
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| associated_acts = *[[Kehlani]], [[Bryson Tiller]], [[Fifth Harmony]], [[Dua Lipa]], [[NCT 127]] |
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*[[Kehlani]] |
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'''Marteen Estevez''' ( |
'''Marteen Estevez''' (born April 6, 2001), known [[mononymously]] as '''Marteen''', is an American singer and songwriter. He has opened for acts like [[Kehlani]], [[Fifth Harmony]], [[Dua Lipa]] and [[NCT 127]]. Record producer [[J. R. Rotem]] discovered Marteen and has produced many of his songs. |
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==Early life== |
== Early life == |
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Marteen Estevez was born in [[Berkeley, California |
Marteen Estevez was born in [[Berkeley, California]]. He and his family lived in [[Alameda, California|Alameda]] and [[El Cerrito, California|El Cerrito]] in the [[San Francisco Bay Area|Bay Area]] prior to relocating to [[Burbank, California|Burbank]] near Los Angeles. Marteen taught himself how to play the piano and guitar at age 12 with instructional videos off YouTube.<ref name="Chron">{{cite news | last=Kato| first=Yoshi| title =Career of 'Sriracha' singer Marteen Estevez is starting to heat up| newspaper =San Francisco Chronicle| date =August 31, 2017 | url =http://www.sfchronicle.com/music/article/Career-of-Sriracha-singer-Marteen-Estevez-12164824.php| accessdate =November 16, 2017}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
== Career == |
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Marteen began his career by posting covers of pop songs to his |
Marteen began his career by posting [[Cover (music)|covers]] of [[Pop music|pop]] songs to his Instagram account at age 12.<ref name="Chron" /> A few months after he started posting those videos, he began to receive messages from record labels.<ref name="BillMain">{{cite magazine | last=Ledonne| first=Rob| title =How 'Sriracha' Became Marteen's Red-Hot Breakout| magazine =Billboard| date =October 6, 2017 | url =https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7989198/marteen-sriracha-jr-rotem| accessdate =November 16, 2017}}</ref> In December 2014, at age 13, Marteen was featured on a track entitled "What It's All About" by his older cousin, [[Kehlani]].<ref name="Thizz">{{cite news | last=Johnson| first=Tyrese| title =Kehlani ft. Marteen Estevez – What It's All About (Prod. Jahaan Sweet)| publisher =Thizzler| date =December 16, 2014 | url =http://www.thizzler.com/blog/2014/12/16/kehlani-ft-marteen-estevez-what-its-all-about-prod-jahaan-sw.html| accessdate =November 16, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Take">{{cite news | last=J.| first=Robin| title =New Music: Kehlani "Lonely in December" and "What It's All About"| publisher =The Takeovah| date =December 17, 2014 | url =http://thetakeovah.com/new-music-kehlani-lonely-in-december-and-what-its-all-about/| accessdate =November 16, 2017}}</ref> Record producer [[J. R. Rotem]] began working with Marteen a year later.<ref name="BillMain" /><ref name="Time">{{cite magazine | last=Feeney| first=Nolan| title =J.R. Rotem on Producing Hits for Gwen Stefani, Empire and the Key to Career Longevity| magazine =Time| date =April 4, 2016 | url =http://time.com/4275322/jr-rotem-interview-gwen-stefani-empire/| accessdate =November 16, 2017}}</ref> |
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In 2016, Marteen opened for Fifth Harmony, Bryson Tiller, and Kehlani prior to releasing his first independent mixtape, ''Focused'', in August of that year.<ref name="SFW">{{cite news | last=Quick| first=Quentin| title =Chatting With Marteen About His New Single, "Sriracha."| newspaper =SF Weekly| date =August 25, 2017 | url =http://www.sfweekly.com/music/chatting-with-marteen-about-her-new-single-sriracha/| accessdate =November 16, 2017}}</ref><ref name="YC">{{cite news | last=Garner| first=Matthew| title =#YoungCalifornia Premiere: Marteen |
In 2016, Marteen opened for Fifth Harmony, [[Bryson Tiller]], and Kehlani prior to releasing his first independent mixtape, ''Focused'', in August of that year.<ref name="SFW">{{cite news | last=Quick| first=Quentin| title =Chatting With Marteen About His New Single, "Sriracha."| newspaper =SF Weekly| date =August 25, 2017 | url =http://www.sfweekly.com/music/chatting-with-marteen-about-her-new-single-sriracha/| accessdate =November 16, 2017}}</ref><ref name="YC">{{cite news | last=Garner| first=Matthew| title =#YoungCalifornia Premiere: Marteen 'Focused' Mixtape| publisher =Young California| date =August 31, 2016 | url =http://www.youngcalifornia.com/2016/08/youngcalifornia-premiere-marteen-focused-mixtape/| accessdate =November 16, 2017}}</ref><ref name="Wild">{{cite news | title =Marteen – 'Sriracha'| publisher =KYLD| date =August 19, 2017 | url =https://wild949.iheart.com/content/2017-09-18-marteen-sriracha/| accessdate =November 16, 2017}}</ref> In May 2017, Marteen appeared on select dates as an opener for Kehlani on her [[SweetSexySavage World Tour]].<ref name="Chron" /><ref name="Minus">{{cite news | title =Marteen Estevez Performs 'Draymond', + Much More Live – Sweet Sexy Savage Tour| publisher =22 Minus 11| date =May 23, 2017 | url =http://22minus11.com/marteen-estevez-performs-draymond-much-more-live-sweet-sexy-savage-tour/| accessdate =November 16, 2017}}</ref> In July, Marteen was signed to Warner Bros. Records in association with J. R. Rotem's Lyon Estates record label.<ref name="Chron" /><ref name="BillMain" /><ref name="BWW">{{cite web | title =Warner Bros. Records Signs Soulful 16-Year-Old Marteen; Debut Single 'Sriracha' Out Now| website =Broadway World| date =August 17, 2017 | url =https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Warner-Bros-Records-Signs-Soulful-16-Year-Old-Marteen-Debut-Single-Sriracha-Out-Now-20170817| accessdate =November 16, 2017}}</ref> His debut single on Warner Bros. Records, ''Sriracha'', was released the following month with an accompanying music video that was shot in [[West Oakland, Oakland, California|West Oakland]].<ref name="Chron" /><ref name="SFW" /><ref name="SSL" /><ref name="TYF">{{cite news | last=Bulayo| first=Ashley| title =Music Interview: Marteen| publisher =The Young Folks| date =August 24, 2017 | url =https://www.theyoungfolks.com/music/108458/music-interview-marteen/| accessdate =November 16, 2017}}</ref> In October 2017, Marteen announced an upcoming EP and an opening slot on [[Dua Lipa]]'s Fall 2017 tour.<ref name="BillMain" /> |
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Prior to embarking on the Dua Lipa tour in November, Marteen released two songs, "Two Days" and "We Cool |
Prior to embarking on the Dua Lipa tour in November, Marteen released two songs, "Two Days" and "We Cool". He also announced upcoming dates with Kehlani on her "A Tsnmi Christmas" tour and at the [[Red Bull]] Sound Select Presents: 30 Days in Chicago event.<ref name="Complex">{{cite magazine | last=Ortiz| first=Edwin| title =Premiere: Marteen Shines on New Song "We Cool"| magazine =Complex| date =November 16, 2017 | url =http://www.complex.com/music/2017/11/marteen-we-cool| accessdate =November 16, 2017}}</ref><ref name="BWW2">{{cite web | title =Marteen Drops New Song 'Two Days' Kicks Off Tour with Dua Lipa| website =Broadway World| date =November 10, 2017 | url =https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Marteen-Drops-New-Song-Two-Days-Kicks-Off-Tour-with-Dua-Lipa-20171110| accessdate =November 16, 2017}}</ref> |
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Marteen released his major label debut EP titled ''NOTHANKYOU.'' on February 23, 2018 |
Marteen released his major label debut EP titled ''NOTHANKYOU.'' on February 23, 2018. |
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On November 8, 2019, he released his second mixtape ''8''. |
On November 8, 2019, he released his second mixtape ''8''. |
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In 2022, he appeared in a small supporting role in the horror film ''[[Halloween Ends]]''. |
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* Released: August 2016 <small>(US)</small> |
* Released: August 2016 <small>(US)</small> |
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* Label: New Mogul Records, [[Empire Distribution]] |
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| {{pending film|[[Freaky Tales (film)|Freaky Tales]]}} |
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<ref name="SSL">Location where the Sriracha video was shot, 37.8255612,-122.2910449</ref> |
<ref name="SSL">Location where the Sriracha video was shot, 37.8255612,-122.2910449</ref> |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.marteen.com/ Official website] |
*[http://www.marteen.com/ Official website] |
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Latest revision as of 17:09, 1 October 2024
Marteen | |
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Birth name | Marteen Estevez |
Born | Berkeley, California, U.S. | April 6, 2001
Genres | R&B, pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Labels | Warner Bros., Lyon Estates, Empire Distribution |
Website | marteen |
Marteen Estevez (born April 6, 2001), known mononymously as Marteen, is an American singer and songwriter. He has opened for acts like Kehlani, Fifth Harmony, Dua Lipa and NCT 127. Record producer J. R. Rotem discovered Marteen and has produced many of his songs.
Early life
[edit]Marteen Estevez was born in Berkeley, California. He and his family lived in Alameda and El Cerrito in the Bay Area prior to relocating to Burbank near Los Angeles. Marteen taught himself how to play the piano and guitar at age 12 with instructional videos off YouTube.[1]
Career
[edit]Marteen began his career by posting covers of pop songs to his Instagram account at age 12.[1] A few months after he started posting those videos, he began to receive messages from record labels.[2] In December 2014, at age 13, Marteen was featured on a track entitled "What It's All About" by his older cousin, Kehlani.[3][4] Record producer J. R. Rotem began working with Marteen a year later.[2][5]
In 2016, Marteen opened for Fifth Harmony, Bryson Tiller, and Kehlani prior to releasing his first independent mixtape, Focused, in August of that year.[6][7][8] In May 2017, Marteen appeared on select dates as an opener for Kehlani on her SweetSexySavage World Tour.[1][9] In July, Marteen was signed to Warner Bros. Records in association with J. R. Rotem's Lyon Estates record label.[1][2][10] His debut single on Warner Bros. Records, Sriracha, was released the following month with an accompanying music video that was shot in West Oakland.[1][6][11][12] In October 2017, Marteen announced an upcoming EP and an opening slot on Dua Lipa's Fall 2017 tour.[2]
Prior to embarking on the Dua Lipa tour in November, Marteen released two songs, "Two Days" and "We Cool". He also announced upcoming dates with Kehlani on her "A Tsnmi Christmas" tour and at the Red Bull Sound Select Presents: 30 Days in Chicago event.[13][14]
Marteen released his major label debut EP titled NOTHANKYOU. on February 23, 2018.
On November 8, 2019, he released his second mixtape 8.
In 2022, he appeared in a small supporting role in the horror film Halloween Ends.
Discography
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]Title | Details |
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NOTHANKYOU. |
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Mixtapes
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Focused |
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8 |
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Singles
[edit]Title | Year | Album |
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"I Wanna" | 2015 | |
"Head Up" | 2016 | |
"OMW (On My Wave)" | ||
"Pull Up" | ||
"Funny" | Focused | |
"Try" | ||
"Draymond" | ||
"Woke" (featuring YMTK) |
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"Sriracha" | 2017 | NOTHANKYOU. |
"Two Days" | ||
"We Cool" | ||
"Left to Right" | ||
"Never Be Stopped" (featuring Rexx Life Raj) |
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Collaborations
[edit]Title | Artist | Year | Album |
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"What We Talkin' Bout" | NCT 127 | 2018 | "Up Next Session: NCT 127" |
Filmography
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2022 | Halloween Ends | Billy | |
2024 | Freaky Tales † | Post-production |
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Kato, Yoshi (August 31, 2017). "Career of 'Sriracha' singer Marteen Estevez is starting to heat up". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- ^ a b c d Ledonne, Rob (October 6, 2017). "How 'Sriracha' Became Marteen's Red-Hot Breakout". Billboard. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- ^ Johnson, Tyrese (December 16, 2014). "Kehlani ft. Marteen Estevez – What It's All About (Prod. Jahaan Sweet)". Thizzler. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- ^ J., Robin (December 17, 2014). "New Music: Kehlani "Lonely in December" and "What It's All About"". The Takeovah. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- ^ Feeney, Nolan (April 4, 2016). "J.R. Rotem on Producing Hits for Gwen Stefani, Empire and the Key to Career Longevity". Time. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- ^ a b Quick, Quentin (August 25, 2017). "Chatting With Marteen About His New Single, "Sriracha."". SF Weekly. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- ^ Garner, Matthew (August 31, 2016). "#YoungCalifornia Premiere: Marteen 'Focused' Mixtape". Young California. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- ^ "Marteen – 'Sriracha'". KYLD. August 19, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- ^ "Marteen Estevez Performs 'Draymond', + Much More Live – Sweet Sexy Savage Tour". 22 Minus 11. May 23, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- ^ "Warner Bros. Records Signs Soulful 16-Year-Old Marteen; Debut Single 'Sriracha' Out Now". Broadway World. August 17, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- ^ a b Location where the Sriracha video was shot, 37.8255612,-122.2910449
- ^ Bulayo, Ashley (August 24, 2017). "Music Interview: Marteen". The Young Folks. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- ^ Ortiz, Edwin (November 16, 2017). "Premiere: Marteen Shines on New Song "We Cool"". Complex. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
- ^ "Marteen Drops New Song 'Two Days' Kicks Off Tour with Dua Lipa". Broadway World. November 10, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2017.