Drawing from his eclectic musical influence Marleau’s sound is a mosaic of texture and nuance. Feeling simultaneously nostalgic and new, his beats draw the listener in with interesting samples and warm drums. Marleau beats feel like a score for a movie that doesn’t exist yet.
Raised in London, UK, Marleau’s insatiable curiosity and passion for music comes from growing up in a household where Reggae and Soul was played religiously. His family moved to Vancouver, Canada where he developed an obsession with Hip Hop. He has produced for local Hip Hop artists including Creed Taylor, The People North West, Alcatraz, Kresnt, and Arami. In addition to these collaborative projects, he has an extensive catalog of solo instrumental albums. He is also a seasoned DJ and has performed at many renowned venues in Vancouver such as The Commodore Ballroom, Fortune Sound Club and The Rickshaw Theatre.
Marleau is the co-founder of music collective Eastblvd Records. The collective has released music by local and international artists and they regularly host live music events in Vancouver.
