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Born September 9, 1992 in Rockford, Illinois, Marell Rene Thomas (Ma'Rell, MoMo) always knew she wanted to be a singer. She began putting on shows for her family and singing for her friends at school at a very young age. Every holiday she would ask for equipment to better her craft; like microphones and karaoke machines. One christmas she received a guitar and she taught herself to gain more knowledge and read music. Her family began requesting for her to sing at weddings and funerals; which really aided her in bettering her performing skills. She was president of her Choir Class earning her a National School Choral Award (the highest honor for high school choral performers). She entered every talent show and singing contest when she was in high school.

After graduating high school, Marell decided to join the Air Force. She was still determined to integrate her singing career into her profession, so she entered singing competitions on her base to keep her skills sharp. In 2011, Marell auditioned for "Tops in Blue", which is a touring performance ensemble made up of active duty members of the Air Force. She did not make the tour the first time she auditioned, but she did not let this detour or discourage her from her dream. Marell got acquainted with people on her base that were also interested in music, and began to record her music in a local studio. Day by day she works on improving her craft by working alongside vocal coaches and local artists and producers. Ma'rell is determined to work diligently until she can spread her music and unique voice around the world.

Rockie Fresh moves with a futuristic cool that has made him one of Chicago’s most versatile voices. He first broke out with a run of acclaimed mixtapes before rising to international attention through Maybach Music Group’s Electric Highway and Self Made Vol. 3, working alongside Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Nipsey Hussle, and Curren$y.

His range as an artist has taken him even further, collaborating with J. Cole, Wale, Wiz Khalifa, Good Charlotte, Ed Sheeran, and Chris Brown, whose feature on “Must Be” gave Rockie his first Billboard-charting single. Across projects like Destination, the Fresh Veggies series with Casey Veggies, and his Slid Thru tapes, he has built a catalog that blurs the lines between rap, R&B, and futuristic soul.

From Chicago to the world, Rockie Fresh stands as a leader in the new wave:cool, calculated, and always a step ahead. The future moves at his pace.

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