Mark Pettitt
| Mark Pettitt | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Mark William Pettitt |
| Born | 21 June 1999 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Genres | Future Bass |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter |
| Years active | 2018-present |
Mark Pettitt (born 21 June 1999) is a South African singer/ songwriter.[1]. After finishing school in 2017,[2] he became a marimba ensemble coach at Dainfern College where he had previously played a key role while still in school at leading them to second place overall in the South Africa National Eisteddford[3]. Pettitt began his songwriting career in 2018 in his first year outside of school and released his first single "You'll Come Around" on 13 October 2018[4]
Early Life[edit]
Mark Pettitt, was born on 21 June 1999 in Johannesburg. He is one of four siblings with two older brothers and a younger sister. He is the grandson of English-born Zimbabwean conductor Derek Hudson[5].
Music Career[edit]
2018-2019: Self release[edit]
Pettitt began 2018 as a marimba ensemble coach a few local schools in Johannesburg. In his spare time he began to formally write his own music and eventually released his first single "You'll Come Around" on 13 October 2018.[4] He then released his second single "Lost Friends" on 16 November 2018.[6] To date, Lost Friends has over 130 000 plays on Soundcloud[7] and marked a significant step in the artists career.
Influences[edit]
Pettitt says that he draws inspiration from lots of different artists across different genres. In particular he names Illenium and Marshmello as two artists he particularly likes[1]. While he has written music for the different genres, he says that as he has aged, his style has come to resemble that of more popular music:
I started writing songs and composing from a young age and I’ve taken that passion with me throughout my life to where I am now. I’ve written all kinds of music, but I seem to settle more in the popular genres you hear on radio.[1]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Artist Spotlight: Mark Pettitt". 102.3 WOW! Radio. 2019-01-24. Retrieved 2019-04-27.
- ↑ Seemela, Masego (3 January 2018). Caxton & CTP Printers and Publishers Ltd. Fourways Review https://fourwaysreview.co.za/272592/72-dainfern-college-class-2017-matrics-receive-100-per-cent-pass-rate/. Retrieved 24 April 2019. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ Reporter, Review. Copyright © 2019 Caxton & CTP Printers and Publishers Ltd. Fourways Review https://fourwaysreview.co.za/233929/dainfern-college-congratulates-their-marimba-band/. Retrieved 24 April 2019. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 Mark Pettitt (2018-10-13), You'll Come Around | Mark Pettitt (Official Audio), retrieved 2019-04-27
- ↑ "Derek Hudson (Conductor) - Short Biography". www.bach-cantatas.com. Retrieved 2019-04-27.
- ↑ Lost Friends - Single by Mark Pettitt, retrieved 2019-04-27
- ↑ Mark Pettitt - Lost Friends, retrieved 2019-04-27
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