Marty Baller

Milton Delano Martin III, better known by his stage name Marty Baller, is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, dancer, actor and model from the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, New York. Aside from his solo career, he is a member of the hip-hop group A$AP Mob and the official tour hype man to RCA Records recording artist ASAP Ferg.[1] Marty Baller is often referred to as "Ferg's protégé" and the "Face of Traplord".[2][3]

Marty Baller
Background information
Birth nameMilton Delano Martin III
BornHarlem, New York City, New York, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • record producer
  • songwriter
  • dancer
  • actor
  • model
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2013–present
Associated acts
Websiteiammartyballer.com

Marty Baller gained recognition after releasing his debut single, "Big Timers" featuring ASAP Ferg, and the track "I'm A Dog", in collaboration with ASAP Ferg and Migos, on his debut mixtape Marty G Raw.[4][5][6]

Shortly after launching his solo career, Marty Baller collaborated with a variety of rappers including Lil Uzi Vert on Always Strive and Prosper, Rich The Kid, Smoke DZA and Fatman Scoop.[7][8][9][10]

Career

In 2007, Marty Baller joined the A$AP Mob crew, a Harlem-based collective of rappers, producers, music video directors, fashion designers, and bikers who shared similar interests in music, fashion, style, and art.[11] It had been formed by A$AP Yams, A$AP Bari and A$AP Illz.[12][13]

Marty Baller's rapping skills were noticed by ASAP Ferg while growing up in Harlem.[14] Marty also gained wider attention and notoriety after being mentioned on ASAP Ferg's single "Shabba" and "New Level".[15] He also gained greater notoriety through weekly installments of Wavy Wednesdays through The Fader.[16] In 2015, drawing up inspiration from the Big Tymers, Marty released the track "Big Timers" featuring ASAP Ferg to critical acclaim and later followed up the single.[17]

Marty then released his solo mixtape Marty G Raw on November 11, 2016 with guest features from ASAP Ferg and Migos.[18]

Musical style

According to XXL, Marty Baller "is carving out his own path in hip-hop.[19] Noisey wrote "Marty Baller is breaking through. Previously known for a supporting role in A$AP Mob, he’s…putting out promising tracks and [is] ready".[20]

Influences

In an interview with The Hundreds, Marty Baller stated his influences are ASAP Rocky, ASAP Ferg, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Andre 3000 and Michael Jackson.[21]

Discography
Commercial mixtapes
  • Marty G Raw (2016)
  • Baller Nation (2017)
  • International Baller (2018)
  • One Nation (2018)

References
  1. "A$AP Mob". www.asapmob.com. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  2. "Watch ASAP Ferg's New Video Uzi Gang Feat Lil Uzi Vert and Marty Baller". Complex.
  3. "You Need to Be Paying Attention to The Trap Lord's Marty Baller". ASAP Ferg. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  4. "Migos and ASAP Ferg Join Marty Baller on 'I'm a Dog'". XXL. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  5. "A$AP Ferg Introduces Marty Baller to the World with a New Short Film". Noisey. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  6. "Marty Baller - Marty G Raw". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  7. "A$AP Ferg, Lil Uzi Vert, and Marty Baller Go Punk in New Video "Uzi Gang"". Noisey. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  8. "Marty Baller and Rich The Kid Connect on "Rambo"". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  9. "Marty Baller Shows You How "Roll The Bud Up" With Smoke DZA & Fatman Scoop". HYPEBEAST. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  10. "Video: A$AP Ferg – "Uzi Gang" ft. Lil Uzi Vert and Marty Baller". Spin. 20 December 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  11. Huynh, Davis. "A$AP Rocky – Always $trive and Prosper". Hypetrak. Archived from the original on 2013-10-16. Retrieved 2013-07-04.
  12. "Meet The A$AP Mob: Talking To Ant, Ferg, J. Scott, Nast, Twelvy, And a compilation of his YouTube hits compiled by a fan in Paris". The Village Voice.
  13. Roos, Brandon E. (November 29, 2011). "ASAP Rocky Says Deluxe Version Of "LiveLoveA$AP" Is Coming, Reveals Identity Of "Purple Swag" Video Girl". HipHopDX. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
  14. "Marty Baller is living in the future of rap - Noisey". Vice.
  15. "Shabba by A$AP Ferg". Genius.
  16. "A$AP Ferg Shares "I Don't Care" With Marty Baller For Wavy Wednesdays". The Fader.
  17. "Mart Baller And A$AP Ferg Link Up on "Big Timers"". The Fader.
  18. "Marty Baller Drops 'Marty G Raw' Mixtape]". XXL.
  19. "Migos and ASAP Ferg Join Marty Baller on 'I'm a Dog'". XXL. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  20. "A$AP Ferg Introduces Marty Baller to the World with a New Short Film". Noisey. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  21. "You Need to Be Paying Attention to Trap Lord's Marty Baller". The Hundreds. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
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