The Boricua Mark Williams He had a very clear hypothesis in his mind: he could combine his two passions, music and science, to become a rapper. After experimenting with rhythms and lyrics, the result was as expected. This is how their first EP, “Flow de Isla” was born.proving its versatility in completely different environments.
Biology graduate University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus, Mark Williams received a great opportunity for his professional career by being involved in important investigations in the USA Harvard University In Massachusetts.
“I was hired as an associate scientist at Massachusetts Medical School and Hospital. I spent two years on it Research into therapies for head and neck cancer“he said in an interview with The new day about his beginnings in science.
Although he fully ventures into the world of rap, Mark Williams is closely linked to music, having studied there Free Music School of San Juan Ernesto Ramos Antonini, where he shared a classroom and made friends with now recognized artists in the urban genre, such as: Rafa Pabon And RaiNao.
Mark Williams’ first EP “Flow de Isla” (included)“I never imagined myself rapping”, he assured. “They (Rafa Pabón and RaiNao) were part of my circle of friends and for me it was like, ‘Wow, I love what these people do, but in my life (music) wasn’t the priority,'” added the Puerto Rican, during six years He studied classical music for a long time and was a member of various salsa and jazz orchestras such as: trombonist
Years passed and although his career had taken him outside Puerto Rico, a disappointment in love, accompanied by the melancholy of being separated from his loved ones, led him to experiment with one Mix of styles and various alternative rhythms This gave him the feeling that he remained close to his origins and, over time, to them “Island River”.
Be Debut album consisting of six songsis a musical odyssey that takes the listener through the artist’s transition and growth experiences as well as his return process. In each song he skillfully combines infectious rhythms with sometimes emotional or moving lyrics.
“I wanted to represent the variety of rhythms and sounds that reminded me of Puerto Rico when I was out there.” Mark Williams emphasized.
His first single, “It feels good” It marked the beginning of his musical career. “It’s about a beautiful love, a love that feels good. I wanted something that people could enjoy and dance to,” he explained.
For the new singer It was easy for him to choose rapping because he believes it comes naturally to him. “I feel like in my process of figuring out what kind of music I wanted to make with my voice and my talent, I wasn’t necessarily a pop or salsa singer. Rap gave me that versatility and allowed me to express myself freely.”
Aside from that, The rapper takes nothing away from him as a scientist.because what he has learned thanks to his scientific development, “no one will take it away from him.” “I’m good at both. Nobody will take this knowledge away from me because I continue to work for an American pharmaceutical company. This (music) does not stop me from continuing to research and seek treatment options for the benefit of my health.”
For Mark a important inspiration to develop further in both facets it is Puerto Rican rapper and doctor PJ Sin Suela. “He’s still a doctor and a rapper and very successful. “That motivates me.”
Finally, the “rapper-scientist” does not rule out playing with scientific terms when composing a future song, using them as references and analogies.
The EP “Island River” It is now available on all digital platforms.