LEVELS is more than an album—it's a journey through the many stages of life, love, healing, growth, temptation, celebration, and self-discovery.

Every song represents a different level of the human experience. Some tracks invite you to celebrate without reservation. Others ask you to slow down and reflect. Some make you dance, while others encourage you to look inward. Together, they tell a story about what it means to grow through every season of life.

At the heart of the album is the belief that nothing meaningful happens overnight. Love has levels. Success has levels. Healing has levels. Confidence has levels. Every experience, whether joyful or painful, prepares us for the next chapter of our journey.

Throughout the album, I explore the excitement of finding extraordinary love in songs like "Lottery," "One Kiss," and "One of Them," while "Complicated" reminds us that relationships don't always exist in black and white. "I Don't Want It" dives into the vulnerability of falling for someone whose love feels irresistible, while "Just Don't Say Goodbye" captures the ache of holding onto hope when love seems to be slipping away.

The journey doesn't stop with romance.

Songs like "Enough" speak directly to self-worth, resilience, and the reminder that we are already enough exactly as we are. "Therapist" celebrates music itself as a source of healing, proving that sometimes the right groove can do what words cannot. "Sometimes Bad Is Good" reminds us not to take life too seriously and encourages us to embrace joy, spontaneity, and our playful spirit. "The Most" celebrates living life boldly, creating unforgettable memories, and embracing every opportunity to experience the moment.

Musically, LEVELS reflects everything that has shaped me as an artist. Soul, funk, R&B, pop, hip-hop, and deep grooves come together to create a sound that honors the music I grew up loving while pushing it into a fresh, contemporary space. Every rhythm, melody, lyric, and production choice was crafted with intention, creating an album that's equally at home on the dance floor, in your headphones, or during quiet moments of reflection.

I'm also honored to collaborate with incredible artists throughout the project. Voss brings powerful storytelling and lyrical energy that adds another dimension to several tracks, while Echo's beautiful vocals provide warmth, emotion, and harmony that elevate the music even further. Together with D'MAR & The Nu Funk Society, we set out to create an album that feels both timeless and alive.

More than anything, LEVELS is an invitation.

An invitation to celebrate.
To heal.
To fall in love.
To let go.
To take chances.
To believe in yourself.
To keep growing.

Because no matter where you are in life, there's always another level waiting to be discovered.

Thank you for taking this journey with me.

Welcome to LEVELS.

Written, Produced & Mixed by Derrick D'MAR Martin
Performed by D'MAR & The Nu Funk Society
Featuring Voss & Echo