In a home filled with drummers,bassist, saxophonist, pianist, vocalist, and rappers it was obvious that Marlee-I would have some musical talent. On her first birthday she took her first steps to the music of Mystic Youth's first concert, causing those same steps tobe her first dance moves. From that moment on her light has continued to shine.

As soon as Marlee-I could talk she began to sing. This fell right in line with her performing family. She was able to join her family reggae band, MysticYouth as a background vocalist, singing and dancing at many Bay Area events,including opening for the Rastafarians and showcasing at Juneteenth Festivals.This gave a firm musical foundation in reggae, just one aspect of her multifaceted style, which continues to grow and transcend.

One characteristic of Marlee-I's sound is evident in her melodic phrasing. This comes from living in an abundance of jazz. Raised in the Coltrane Church Marlee-I had the opportunity to experiment with any and every instruments she desired, from violin to drums and finally the bass. With the encouragement of her family Marlee-I has written various poems, songs, and has performed throughout theU.S. and Europe. She has toured with Narda Michael Walden, performed withCarlos Santana and E. W. Wainwright and sang the Coltrane Liturgy in the JuanLes Pins, Nice and Antibes Jazz Festivals in France.

While studying at the University of California, Davis Marlee-I continued to demonstrate her creative energy. She turned her focus more towards writing original works, instead of singing ballads and classics.She performed at every open mic and talent showcase possible; whether a soloact or a group Marlee-I was on the stage. She had the privilege of performing at Carnegie Hall with the UC Davis Gospel Choir. Her voice could be heard on the hooks of various up and coming rap artist. She was featured on S.O.S's album The Movement as well as Mr. Regulator G's album The Portal. Right now Marlee-I is working on perfecting her skills as a vocalist and analyzing as wells as revising her written works.