With the support of radio music program directors and disc jockeys, Jackson Mississippi native, ML has enjoyed an unprecedented amount of success in his local market. 
ML says “Being told by my friends, local fans and family that my music was inspiring to them was motivating to me. The motivation changed one day when he was on twitter. “An artist I looked up to twitted that ‘your boys, girlfriend and family members telling you your music is hot doesn’t make it hot.’ It made me work harder to get my creations on a larger scale to see if the rest of the world would identify with it” expressed ML. 
The motivation must have worked because ML the Truth caught the attention of veteran R&B songstress Monica.  According to ML, “The Truth features ‘First Time’ which was picked as the winning song for Monica’s “Here I Am” national talent search. “She picked the ballad which is about making love for the first time, out of over 600 contestants.” She liked the song so much that she invited ML to sing a duet with her onstage at the 107.9 Birthday Bash in Atlanta, GA. That year’s mega event featured Ciara, Ludachris, Travis Porter, Roscoe Dash, Jeezy, Plies, Gucci Mane, Rocko, Trina and many more. Monica’s validation of his musical talent increased his hunger for competition and getting his music to the masses.
ML entered his songs in more competitions. One such song is the heartfelt single “Missing You.” This second chance song about a man’s missing a person he took for granted, won ML the Cellular South Listener’s Choice competition title. Many a listener has commented on the intimate honesty of the song and its profound quality of delivery. The Global Cell phone company liked it so much that they allowed him to be a part of their ring back service usually reserved for artist signed by a major record label.
"Love Games" is another winner on The Truth. This fun look at how to keep your sex life spicy with your significant other recently won LL Cool J’s Battle Grounds competition. 
Newcomers Loksmif, Marland Williams, Charron Michelle and Conrizzle graced the unsigned project with production. ML secured features from Fiend (former No Limit Records and Ruff Ryders artist), Recognition (R&B duo currently #1 on the Billboard Indie Urban charts) and Romero ( Spoken Wordsmith). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kbXkCITKnQ SPEAKING FROM MY HEART(OFFICIAL VIDEO)

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