Marcus Orelias (pronounced: ɔˈrɛliəz, phonetically pronounced: OH-re-LEE-ez or properly pronounced: OH-ray-LEE-ahs - sometimes stylized with a macron over the "O" to insinuate the long "O" vowel sound) is an American recording artist, former trained musician, game designer, artist (visual; often drawing) screenwriter, content creator, graphic designer, songwriter, entrepreneur, American Conservatory Theatre trained actor and graduate from San Francisco, California.[1]
Marcus Orelias' acting career began in 2008, studying and performing at the American Conservatory Theatre, his music career began formally in 2012 going on to release his first studio album, Rebel Of The Underground (2013) the following year. He released 20s A Difficult Age (2017) his second studio album almost four years later and followed up with his third and self titled Marcus Orelias (2022) three years later and then Maybe It's Somethin'... (2024).
Early life[]
A print of a young Marcus Orelias and children's activist, Marian Wright Edelman.
Marcus Orelias was born on December 13th in San Francisco, California and lived much of his early life in the Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood.[2] Growing up Marcus could read musical scales and played Baritone horn, trumpet, alto saxophone and "a little bit" of the piano. In an interview with VoyagePhoenix, Marcus stated:
My music teacher at the time suggested I take it up due to the fact that I had a trumpet and understood the fingering on the trumpet which is similar to the Baritone horn. I really wanted to play the saxophone.[3]
In 2008, Marcus made an appearance in Generation We a directed by Stephen Marshall, this inspired Orelias to pursue acting when a theatre group for Black actors called the "Nia Project" came to his middle school and in the same year, Marcus would attend The American Conservatory Theater. There he studied and took classes for seven years throughout high school and adulthood performing in young conservatory plays such as Copies written by Brad Slaight, Korczach's Children[4] and Time on Fire[5][6] which would inspire him to pursue film and eventually land a small extra role on the short-lived NBC television show Trauma in 2010.
Marcus in the production of Korczak's Children circa 2011 at the American Conservatory Theater.
After transferring 9th grade from all-boys college preparatory Stuart Hall High School to co-educational public school Gateway Public School in San Francisco, Marcus started writing poetry in which he eventually began rapping and recording into a used twelve-inch Apple Powerbook G4 laptop given to him as a hand-me-down, eventually he "discovered" beats made by producer Jay B Beats. His passion for rapping ignited when Marcus's brother came back from Washington D.C. and had a CD of songs that he had recorded on. At the end of that CD there was a instrumental called “Larger Than Life” that he wrote and recorded my first rap on. From 2008-2010, while his brother was making music – Orelias would spend time with him in the studio in Oakland, California and throughout California, learning and listening.
During his junior year, he sold marijuana for a week but quit because it "wasn't him" (as stated in the song "Big Dreams in the City").[7] Hesitant to continue rapping, Orelias continued to pursue his music career, after the passing of a high school friend, Katie, who would inspire the song Katie's Requiem, a song that would honor the passing on April 2, 2012 during a radio interview, Marcus announced he was working on his debut album Rebel of the Underground.
Career[]
2008-14: Career Beginnings and Rebel Of The Underground era[]
Handwritten lyrics by Marcus Orelias from Rebel of the Underground.
Marcus performing in 2014 at the historic Buriel Clay Theatre.
On March 26, 2012 while still attending Gateway High School, Marcus released the one verse version of "We On (Must Be)" simply titled "We On" produced by Seattle producer Jay B Beats, featuring Motown singer BJ The Chicago Kid[8][9] and on May 24, 2012, perform it at his high school's assembly.[10] Shortly after graduating, Marcus would release Since 1993, a single produced by Digi + Phonics, the music video was released in the same year to accommodate the song[11] and promote his upcoming studio debut. While recording his studio debut, on March 4, 2013 Marcus's grandmother died,[12] this affected the recording process of the project. On May 20, 2013 via Twitter, Orelias announced his album title via social media as Rebel Of The Underground, the album cover was revealed on the released date, June 21, 2013.[13] The album's title as well is a reference to the 1991 song of the same name Rebel of the Underground[14] by fellow rapper Tupac Shakur and interpolates the song on the album's title track.[15][16] Once released, the album spawned six singles but only the song Exercise Control received an official video.[17] After the formation of imprint ROTU World, Orelias signed Vallejo, California, house music producer and musician, Antlionnn, who made a brief cameo in the music video for Since 1993 and also had lent production to his album.[18]
In 2014, Marcus Orelias would appear on bhangra artist and classical violinist, Raginder's second studio album Beach Chair[19][20][21][22] and make a short cameo in his music video for Bonfire/Coastin'[23] as well as make a guest verse appearance on Madd Ill a song by Oakland, California rapper, Dnalkao.[24] Later that year on July 26, 2014[25] he would perform at the historical Buriel Clay Theater in San Francisco's Fillmore district with label mate and signee Antlionnn and fellow emcee Kaly Jay.[26] The show was billed as Live From Buriel Clay Theater.
2015-2019: 20s A Difficult Age era[]
Orelias during the 20s A Difficult Age album era in 2017.
On January 16, 2015 the first single from 20s a Difficult Age was released titled Aset produced by West Chester, Pennsylvania music producer AdoTheGod.[27] In the following two months, Marcus Orelias revealed the album title would be called 20s a Difficult Age. On April 6, 2016 via his website the album's cover was revealed, featuring a fresco painting of the Capitoline Wolf with graffiti written around it, along with the design credits in Latin.[28] Marcus stated he designed over 100 drafts for the cover in photoshop. Two-time Grammy-nominated music producer Lee Major[29] was also announced as the main producer for 20s a Difficult Age.[30][31] On September 9, 2016 via Twitter the album credits for Antlionnn's debut were posted, Marcus was listed as executive producer and credited with designing the album's cover.[32] In 2016 he executive produced and designed the album artwork for R.O.T.U. Worldwide's then signee Antlionnn's first studio album M4RS.
Marcus Orelias wearing his signature silver Laurel Wreath in 2017 for the "20s A Difficult Age" era
2019-2023: Music "hiatus", The Blue Madjai and Marcus Orelias era[]
On November 15, 2019 via R.O.T.U. World's official Instagram account, a "viewing" was announced for The Blue Madjai, graphic novel series tied into the album, 20s A Difficult Age, and featuring line and panel work from Nigerian comic book industry veterans, Stanley Obende and Mohammed Agbadi. This was reinforced by Marcus Orelias via Twitter. The viewing would be held on January 18, 2020 at the Beckford Suite in Oakland, California. On September 7th, 2020 - the track listing for Marcus Orelias was revealed. It was edited through the next two years until September 7, 2022 when a final track list was revealed.[33] On December 13, 2022 - the same day as Orelias' birthday his junior self-titled album was released.[34] The album art was conceptualized by Orelias and designed by senior concept artist, longtime collaborator and friend Chris Bonura. The album spawned several singles but as to date no videos were filmed.
2023-Present: Maybe It's Somethin'... era[]
Marcus Orelias in 2024.
On June 15th 2024, Orelias hosted a tasting and album listening for Maybe It's Somethin'... at the Copper House in Chandler, Arizona. The food was cooked by Chef Desmond Washington and his kitchen, Foolin' Around Kitchen. On June 28th, 2024 - the official video for Maybe It's Somethin'..., the title track of the same name was released. It was filmed and directed by NXG Media. The video was edited by Marcus Orelias and featured footage from the album listening and tasting.[35] There were in fact two different versions of the video that was released. One being a regular cut and another being listed as an "alternate cut" which featured new unseen footage from the original.[36] Maybe It's Somethin'... the album was released on July 4, 2024.
Business[]
The R.O.T.U. World Community model reference.
Marcus is the founder and creator of R.O.T.U. World, a media company, according to its official site that focuses on "representation" through different mediums.[37] R.O.T.U. also houses various departments, RedRoc Interactive for video games, R.O.T.U. Books for literary print, R.O.T.U. Worldwide for music and R.O.T.U. Originals for merchandising.[38] On X (formerly Twitter), Orelias posted an image of what was labeled the "R.O.T.U. World Community" [39], concept art of a "community" that will serve as a headquarters for the company in the near future.
The headquarters features a community garden, guest houses, recording studios, a "smart museum", animation studios, horse stables, a community library, theatre, creature shops, motion capture studios and more. The location of the community is unknown.
Artistry[]
Musical Influences and Sound[]
Marcus and Tinashe, one of his musical influences in 2016.
In an interview, Marcus states "greatness" as what influences him most: "I’m influenced by greatness and that’s such a vague answer. Anybody who’s great, I’m influenced by you and I appreciate you cause you’re contributing to culture, you’re contributing to the music. I feed off that energy but I definitely give credit where credit is due." he also stated about his musical sound "It was really developed over time. I don’t make any of my music with the intention to be different, it’s just who I am. A lot of people tell me I sound like I’m from the East Coast."[40] Ancient history and stoicism are also a huge influence on Marcus as it is present in much of his work. Designing the album cover for 20s a Difficult Age, the frescoes at Pompeii were sighted as a source of inspiration for the artist. Some of Orelias' sonic influences include Tupac Shakur, Ryan Leslie, Nas, Tinashe, Michael Jackson, Kanye West, and Janelle Monae.
Each of Orelias's albums have been sonically different since his debut and each "build" instrumentally on the album released prior to:
| Album | Incorporated Sounds | Producer | Genre(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebel of the Underground |
|
Jay B Beats, Felly |
|
|
Sulyiman, Kevin Davis, Keith Dixon, Lee Major |
| |
| Marcus Orelias |
*Note that the album Marcus Orelias blended the sounds of the first two albums to make this. It was marketed as the final album in the HIStory Trilogy. |
Keith Dixon, Crystal Caines | Rap |
| Maybe It's Somethin'... |
|
Keith Dixon, Elijah Henry, Marcus Orelias |
|
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Musical Themes[]
Marcus Orelias' music throughout the years has retained the feeling of maturity and contains various themes throughout his discography. A staple of Orelias' music is that he does not curse often, making it easier for listeners to digest his wordplay and music. Lyrically, he has focused on the themes of suicide and depression ("Katie's Requiem", "Fate", "Book VII"), police brutality ("Exercise Control", "Prelude: Martyr"), the impact of materialism, gentrification, and financial economics ("Blackouts", "Spend It Fast"), his lyrical prowess (the song "MARCUSORELIAS", "Pompeiii", "Sophia"), relationships, marriage, masculinity, fatherhood, and love ("One Call Away", "Forevermore", "Givin' It All Away", "Atrium" and the entire Maybe It's Somethin'... album).
Vocal Style[]
Musically, Orelias voice deepened from the released of his debut album "Rebel of the Underground" in 2013 when he was eighteen. Pitching vocals up and down was present for his first two album to create various characters including various people manifested through his consciousness and ego. This trend stopped although it did re-appear briefly on the song "Givin' It All Away". While recording 20s A Difficult Age he would stack and layer his vocals to give the sense of raw, aggression and grittiness - a style that contrasted his first album but continued into his third album. On his third self-titled album Orelias started using signature ad-libs like "da da da", "ooo wee" (which was first used on the song "We On") and "shh shh shh" more prominently which often would close out verses or are used to co-sign a thought or expression in a bar. On the album Maybe It's Somethin'... - Orelias reverts to using his head voice and singing on songs such as "Fireworks Interlude", "Be My Number One", "Real One Interlude" and "Just Entertainment". The overall style of the album showcased a vocal balance of youth, depth and maturity while blending head voice, chest voice and singing voice.
Literary Influences[]
Growing up in the 90s and 00s, Orelias was inspired by Japanese mangaka artist such as the late Akira Toriyama, Masashi Kishimoto and Yoshihiro Togashi. In the West he was influenced from the works of Mario Van Peebles, Karen Lord, George Lucas, J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Black folklore and culture. And centrally, across Africa - mythology and linguistics of different African cultures.[41]
Gaming Influences[]
Orelias's gaming influences include Jerry Lawson, Mike Pondsmith, Hideo Kojima, and Fumita Uaeda.
"Kitabu"[]
Orelias created "Kitabu", a genre of graphic novels that houses African / Diaspora inspired and themed science fiction. He categorizes his work as such, not afro-futurism.
Name[]
The last name "Orelias" is contributed to African and Latin origins[42] but has been used throughout Latin America and Europe. It could translate from the word "golden" and could also be derived from the Latinized spelling "Orelia" which translates as "golden or glided".[43] Various spellings include Orelius, Orelia, Orelious, and Orelia.[44] If so the first name combined with the last name, the etymology means "Marcus the Golden". "Marcus" in certain translations meaning "Warrior"[45] and "Orelias" meaning "Golden", combined meaning "Golden Warrior".[46] In Yoruba, his name translates to Makosi Orelias, Makosi (Mah-Koh-See) translates to Marcus but also refers to a leader of a community, typically visionary and nurturing individuals who naturally gravitate toward leadership. A "Golden Leader".
Nicknames[]
The historic Black owned, Arizona Informant newspaper affectionately called Marcus, "Multitalented Orelias".[47] Other nicknames that are used include Marcus O., Mailman Marcus (referred to in the song "Going Through It"),[48] and simply "O".
Personal Life[]
Marcus Orelias leads a mostly private life and rarely uses social media. He identifies as Black American, Nigerian, Somali, Irish, Mestizos (Southern American) and Scandinavian ancestry. He is also a fanatic book reader.[49] Having read over 98 documented literary titles and growing.[50] Orelias is a descendant of Shango, former King of the Oyo Empire.[51][52]
Orelias is also a fan of the Golden State Warriors and the WNBA.
Physical appearance[]
Discography[]
Studio Albums[53]
- Rebel of the Underground (2013)
- 20s A Difficult Age (2017)
- Marcus Orelias (2022)
- Maybe It's Somethin'... (2024)
Extended Plays
- 20s A Difficult Age (The A-Sides) (2018)
Works[]
A concept sketch of one of the main character's of "20s A Difficult Age", Harnuphis, sketched by Marcus Orelias.
Literary Works[]
- 20s A Difficult Age (2017), is the story of a Taurari named Harnuphis who seeks revenge for the death of her father at the hands of a usurper rising to power. This series includes releases from the prequel set in the same universe called Tales from the 3rd World Age, that basically follows the plot in reverse where the Eighth Ancestor is attempting to save his people from extinction by the powers that be.
- Samsara Imago (2023), is the story of a man, Imago, who isolates himself due to a debilitating and strange illness that causes him to destroy everything in his path. With the help of a "savior" named Tara he tries to cure himself of the sickness once and for all.
- Sundika (Unreleased)
- Unknown Kitabu (Unreleased)
Early Sandha aka "Chaos-Sword" design by Orelias, depicting ashe then referred to as "energy", surrounding the hilt, It was refined in later depictions.
Other Works[]
Graphic Design - Logos[]
- Marcus Orelias (2013-2024), brand logos were designed by Marcus Orelias.
- R.O.T.U. World logos (2014-2021), were drawn and graphic designed by Marcus Orelias, with the original being animated by Luis Zuniga.[54]
- RedRoc Interactive logo was drawn and designed by Marcus Orelias.
- R.O.T.U. Worldwide logo was designed by Marcus Orelias.
- R.O.T.U. Originals logo was designed by Marcus Orelias.
- 20s A Difficult Age logo (2017), was designed by Marcus Orelias.
- Samsara Imago (2023) moth, was designed by Marcus Orelias.
- D.C. Banks - Dreadhead Warrior logo[55][56], was designed by Marcus Orelias for American Ninja Warrior.[57]
Graphic Design - Albums[]
- Rebel of the Underground (2013), album cover was designed by Marcus Orelias.
- Dnalkao - Split Personality: The EP (2014), album cover was designed by Marcus Orelias.
- Antlionnn - M4RS (2016), album cover was designed by Marcus Orelias.
- 20s A Difficult Age (2017), album cover was designed by Marcus Orelias and later redesigned by Francisco Ichazo (2021).
- Marcus Orelias (2022), album cover was conceptualized by Marcus Orelias, but designed by Chris Bonura.
- NuNasa - White Noise (2022), album cover was illustrated by Marcus Orelias.
- Maybe It's Somethin'... (2024), album cover was conceptualized by Marcus Orelias, but illustrated by longtime collaborator, Katlego Motaung.
Graphic Design - Illustrations[]
- The Album Booklet: 20s A Difficult Age (2021), featured illustrations from Marcus Orelias.
- 20s A Difficult Age: The Blue Madjai (2020), character design / conceptualization, but illustrated by Mohammed Agbadi.
- 20s A Difficult Age: The Blue Madjai - Vol. 2 (Cancelled), character design / conceptualization, but illustrated by Stanley "Stanch" Obende.
- A Peplum Epic: 20s A Difficult Age (TBA), character design / conceptualization, but illustrated by longtime collaborator, Katlego Motaung.
- A Peplum Origin: Energy Manual by Gods, for Taurari (2023), character designs / conceptualization, but illustrated by longtime collaborator, Katlego Motaung.
- A Peplum Origin: Tales from the 3rd World Age (2024), character designs / conceptualization, but illustrated by longtime collaborator, Katlego Motaung.
Graphic Design - Merchandise[]
The merchandise for R.O.T.U. World is overseen, it's initial character designs are created and approved by Marcus Orelias but illustrated by various visual artist including Stanley Obende and Sonny Nkumeleni.
Bibliography[]
Quasi-Artbook[]
Books & Novels[]
- A Peplum Origin: Energy Manual by Gods, for Taurari (2023)
- Samsara Imago (2023)
- A Peplum Origin: Tales from the 3rd World Age (2024)
- A Peplum Epic: Thunderbolt 12 Legion (TBA)
- A Peplum Epic: 20s A Difficult Age (TBA)
- A Peplum Epic: Quarter Past 3 (TBA)
Cancelled[]
- #3 - 20s A Difficult Age: The Blue Madjai (Novelization) (Cancelled)
Kitabu (as main-writer)[]
- 20s A Difficult Age: The Blue Madjai (2020)
- Unreleased Kitabu series
Cancelled[]
- 20s A Difficult Age: The Blue Madjai - Vol. 2 (Cancelled)
Video Games[]
| Year | Game | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 20s A Difficult Age: The Video Game | Creative Director |
| TBA | Sundika[58][59] | Creator / Writer / Game Designer |
Music Singles[]
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Since 1993" | Promotional Single |
| 2013 | "We On" (feat. BJ the Chicago Kid) | Rebel of the Underground |
| "One Call Away" | ||
| 2014 | "Roaring 20s" (feat. B.A.C.A.) | |
| "Exercise Control" (feat. Scratches by DJ Elliven) | ||
| "Katie's Requiem" (feat. Vinnie Anatasia and Raaginder) | ||
| "Big Dreams in the City" | ||
| 2015 | "Aset" (feat. Michael Levy) | 20s A Difficult Age |
| 2017 | "Blackouts" (feat. Savnt formerly Stephan Marcellus) | |
| "Atrium" (feat. Savnt formerly Stephan Marcellus) | ||
| 2018 | "Fate" (feat. Savnt formerly Stephan Marcellus) | |
| "A Peplum Epic and The Message" | ||
| "The Arrival In Latium" | ||
| "The Impending War and Epilogue" | ||
| 2022 | "Speed Limit" | Marcus Orelias |
| "Releasing Dollars" (feat. Ryan Anthony) | ||
| "Spend It Fast" | ||
| "Hustle This Hard" (feat. Ray Hurd & Jess) | ||
| "Going Through It" (feat. Racella) | ||
| "Keep Going" | ||
| "Sophia" (feat. NuNasa) | ||
| 2024 | "Maybe It's Somethin'..." | Maybe It's Somethin'... |
| "Parallel Lines" | ||
| "Forevermore" | ||
| "Just Entertainment" |
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Beach Chair" (Feat. Marcus Orelias) | Raaginder | |
| "Madd Ill" (Feat. Marcus Orelias) | Dnalkao | ||
| 2022 | "Color Wheel" | NuNASA | *uncredited vocals |
Tours, Shows & Events[]
Live Shows / Concerts[]
- Live from Buriel Clay Theatre (2014)
- Fire Over Rome (Cancelled)
Events (Hosted by R.O.T.U. World)[]
Pre COVID-19[]
- Listening - Rebel of the Underground (June 21st and June 23, 2013)
- R.O.T.U. WORLD Presents: Live From Buriel Clay Theatre (July 26, 2014)
- Listening - A Peplum Epic™: 20s A Difficult Age™ (August 5, 2017)
- Showcase - The Blue Madjai™ (January 18, 2020)
Post COVID-19[]
- Listening - Maybe It's Somethin'... (June 15, 2024)
Videography[]
| Title | Year | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| "Since 1993" | 2013 | Neil Tobias |
| "Exercise Control" | 2014 | Marcus Orelias |
| "MARCUSORELIAS" | 2014 (released 2019) | Vinnie Anastasia |
| "Big Dreams in the City" | 2014 (released 2024) | Marcus Orelias |
| "Aset" (Feat. Michael Levy) | 2017 | Luis Montoya |
| "Blackouts" (Feat. Stephan Marcellus) | Marcus Orelias | |
| "Pompeiii" | 2018 | Marcus Orelias |
| "Portraits" | 2019 | Marcus Orelias |
| "The Impending War and Epilogue" | 2020 | Marcus Orelias |
| "A Peplum Epic and The Message" | 2021 | Marcus Orelias |
| "Maybe It's Somethin'..." | 2024 | Nick Garcia (NXG Media) |
| "Maybe It's Somethin'..." (Alternate Cut) |
| Artist | Title | Year | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raginder | "Bonfire/Coastin'" | 2014 | Manmeet Singh |
Voice Over[]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 20s A Difficult Age | Verus Antoninus |
Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Trauma | Basketball Player (Uncredited) | Episode: Scope of Practice |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Valley | Student | Feature Film |
| 2018 | Winchester | Carpenter (Uncredited) | Feature Film |
Theatre[]
at the American Conservatory Theatre (A.C.T.)
| Year | Play | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Korczach's Children | Adek |
| 2012 | The Less Than Human Club | Clinton Armstrong |
| 2012 | Copies | Warner aka "Zoom" |
| 2014 | Time On Fire | George |
Quotes[]
- “Hire someone looking to work, they’ll work for the next check. Hire someone who believes in the work and they’ll work for a lifetime.”[60]
- “No weapon is as dangerous as an idea. A weapon will kill you in that moment. A bad idea can kill you for a lifetime.”
- “If opportunity doesn’t call, call opportunity and keep calling until someone answers.”
- “The universe will never allow you to fail.”
- “Accountability is mankind’s greatest obstacle. All our challenges stem from that.”
- “The phrase “be realistic” used in any form is a micro-aggression.”
- “Silent wars are fought on mental battlefields.”
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