W
hen you sneak out of
work early, fight traffic,
and hunt for the elusive
parking spot all to see your favorite
band, at the very least you expect
them to make you dance. You hope
that there is some sort of connection made with the lead singer and
you get called up to sing back up
on your favorite song. You blow
the lead singer away and you two
quickly become besties. Some people will call you a naive dreamer
for having such lofty expectations
from your favorite band. That is,
unless your favorite band is Marlee
in the Mixx.
Marlee in the Mixx is an independent progressive band from the
DMV (DC/MD/VA) area. Marlee in the Mixx, better known as
MITM, was officially formed in
2012. The band is comprised of
members Marlee D (lead vocalist/
songwriter/band leader), Austin
Dean (vocalist/songwriter), Foots
“The King” (drums/band leader),
Miciah “Ki” Duncan (lead guitar/
engineer) Rob Lowe (bass guitar),
Omari “Kaash J” (keys), Arami
“Coles” Coleman (keys/key bass),
Deon “Rookie” Moon (keys/music
director), and Ant “Juicy A” Minor
(percussion).
The eight piece band of twenty-somethings display a level of
musicianship beyond their age.
Each member possesses an amazing talent in their own rights.
Collectively, they create a sound
as eclectic as their influences. With
musical roots in Neo-Soul, R&B,
Gospel, Hip Hop, Jazz, and Go-Go
(the sound of DC), MITM comes
together to build upon and fuse
these genres.
Their goal is to create a new and
constantly progressing sound that
blurs lines, knows no gender or
age, pushes genre boundaries, and
elevates the message in today’s
music; hence the term “progressive.” The band refers to their content as “Monday To Friday” music,
communicating themes involving
everyday life struggles, triumphs,
spirituality, love, fear and anything
else their listeners can relate to.
The band has been known to
send crowds around the world into
a frenzy. Their debut performance
took place at The Filmore Silver
Spring in front of a sold out audience of over 2000 people, where
they were the opening act for
Island Def Jam’s own Big K.R.I.T.
bring recognition to the growing
presence of alternative progressive
music.”
MITM has demolished stages
across the Washington, DC metropolitan area as well. From college
events, concerts, fashion shows,
plays & more they performed to
rave reviews. Building a cult following along the way.
With their fan base growing at a
feverous pace club owners began
to take note of Marlee in the Mixx.
The attention from club owners
landed MITM one of the hottest
stage on U Street, a popular cor-
MITM also opened for Iggy Azalea. MITM acknowledges both are
huge career accomplishments yet
promises bigger acts to come
In 2013 the band performed at
the Seoul Music Festival in Seoul
Korea. MITM also performed
during a R.A.W. Showcase at the
famous SOB NYC, “R.A