Tracksploitation ,out of Pittsburgh PA, has been rocking for close to a decade. 
for more info go to Tracksploitationmusic.com

Music for any and every: mood, thought, or example of the human condition; genre, subgenre, or crossover genre; and, purpose, reason, or venue for playing music.  Eclectic as it comes, influenced by any and all styles.

Vocally speaking, if Stevie Wonder and Amy Winehouse had a baby, and Sam Cooke and Ella Fitzgerald had a baby, and then their babies had a baby, I might sound a lot like the voice that would come out of that baby.  

This baby's musical stylings would be heavily influenced by these best friends and groups of friends: Granville "Danny" Young, Snooky Young, Clark Terry, Gerald Wilson, Amy Winehouse, Jimi Hendrix, Sarah Vaughan, Blossom Dearie, Mike Nesmith and The Monkees, Fiona Apple, Frank Zappa, Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Steely Dan, Christina Aguilera, Beyonce, Zero 7, KT Tunstall, Three Dog Night, Ben Kenney, The Beatles, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Alan Parsons,  Earth, Wind & Fire, Feist, Portishead, The Cinematic Orchestra, Lauryn Hill, Res, Michael Jackson, James Brown, Neko Case, Air, Missing Persons, Incubus, Nightmares on Wax, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, No Doubt, Sly and the Family Stone, Linda Perry, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Chuck Rainey, Jaco Pastorius, Wilco, John Scofield, RJD2, A Tribe Called Quest, Fleetwood Mac, De La Soul, the Pharcyde, Blackalicious, Esperanza Spalding, Duke Ellington, Toto, Count Basie, Grateful Dead, Laura Nyro, Bobby Shad, Ernie Wilkins, Manu Chao, Dawes, Rachael Yamagata, Jenny Lewis, The Black Keys, Sallie Ford and the Sound Outside, Nick Cave, Mayer Hawthorne, London Grammar, Banks, Lianne La Havas, Arctic Monkeys, White Denim, The Janks, King Washington, Mark Ronson, Doris, Tame Impala, DJ Dangermouse, Nikki Lane, Tom Waits, The Peculiar Pretzelmen, Wild Belle, Dirty Projectors, Childish Gambino, Sneaker Pimps, J.D. McPherson, The Police, Sia, Marian Hill, Ceu, Arcade Fire, The Civil Wars, Honne, Alt-J, The New Pornographers, Hiatus Coyote, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Alina Baraz, Kimbra, Future Islands, Phish, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Beck, Ed Sheeran. 

Main profile picture taken by Suzi Owen Scott Photography: https://www.facebook.com/SuziOwenScottPhotography/.  "One" photo by Jon Valverde. "Stop Loving You" photo by Joel Sigerson. "Love @ 1st Sight" and "Little Pretty One" pictures taken by Punktown TV.

Mars Jackson is a true voice of authenticity in Pittsburgh’s music scene, seamlessly weaving the soul of hip-hop with the rich textures of jazz and funk. Drawing inspiration from Pittsburgh’s cultural landscape and resilient spirit, Mars creates music that reflects the places, people, and experiences that have shaped him. His music has been featured on major platforms like Pigeons & Planes, Complex, and Noisey Music by Vice, further solidifying his presence in the industry. Whether opening for acts like Lupe Fiasco, Wiz Khalifa, Logic, The Internet, EarthGang, Flatbush Zombies, JMSN, and Gary Clark Jr., lending his voice to a national Nike commercial, or crafting new music in the studio, Mars remains committed to his vision—one that speaks to the soul and resonates far beyond his hometown.
In a world where trends fade fast, Mars stands out by staying true to his roots. Welcome to the journey.

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