Bay Area Own’s Adrian Marcel is back with his latest single, ‘Slide,’ a standout track from his upcoming project RNB SZN II, available now via RnBay Music Collective. Download / Stream here
This release marks an exciting chapter in the ‘RNB SZN’ series, following the success of the first volume launched in July 2024. With his unique blend of smooth vocals and heartfelt storytelling, Adrian continues to redefine the RnB genre with each release.
‘Slide’ resulted from a creative collaboration between Adrian Marcel, Sonny B., and Anthony Francisco, who contributed his electric guitar skills to the track. The song’s origin story is as captivating as the single, born out of an impromptu jam during rehearsal. What started as a casual conversation quickly became a musical journey, with the track coming together in 15 minutes. Adrian and Sonny B. aimed to craft a song that resonates deeply with audiences, both when sung and spoken, capturing the essence of RnBay’s authentic storytelling.
Adrian Marcel is thrilled to share ‘Slide’ with the world, as it represents a spontaneous yet powerful addition to his musical repertoire. The single captures its creation’s raw and organic energy, recorded at an Airbnb in Anaheim while Adrian was on tour. Fans can look forward to a sing-along experience that’s both simple and impactful, highlighting Adrian’s commitment to connecting with listeners through genuine and relatable music. As ‘RNB SZN II’ approaches, ‘Slide’ sets the stage for what promises to be another unforgettable chapter in Adrian Marcel’s musical journey.
ABOUT ADRIAN MARCEL
East Oakland’s own Adrian Marcel is solidifying himself as an R&B chameleon whose smooth and sultry sonics pair seamlessly with his boldness and emotional bravery. With an across-the-board artistic upbringing and versatile Bay Area cultivation, Marcel’s organically resonant work provides palatability and relatability, allowing fans to feel seen and heard regardless of where they’re from or who they are. His work primarily pertains to the importance and power of passionate love, a topical testament to his generation-spanning influences such as Al Green, Donny Hathaway, Ginuwine, and Maxwell. A graduate of the prestigious Oakland School For the Arts, Marcel’s attraction to music became paramount to his being early on.
Under the tutelage and direction of his mentor, Grammy-winning R&B singer Raphael Saadiq, Marcel developed a following thanks to a steady string of projects in the mid-2010s, which featured musical assistance from significant acts like Kelly Rowland and rappers Wale and Too $ Hort. His debut mixtape, 2013’s 7 Days Of WEAK, was released under Universal Republic Records and featured production by the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Beatroc, and more. The seven-song effort introduced fans to the open, emotionally driven lyricist Marcel continues to be. Shortly after, he notched his first platinum-selling single, “2 AM,” a trap-influenced rhythmic banger with accompaniment by rapper Sage The Gemini, and found himself on Billboard’s Rhythmic Songs chart for ten weeks in 2015, thanks to his rap-sung single “Take Your Time.”
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