Billy Martin is a self taught singer/songwriter/musician from Baltimore, MD. Although he is strongly influenced by Funk, Jazz, Reggae, Hip-Hop, Latin and Afrobeat, his first love was actually Gospel. His personal musical style often creates a hybrid of many of these genera's. In addition to his soulful singing voice, Billy also plays the guitar, harmonica & dejembe.
In 2005, under Stay Humble Music, he released his first full length LP "Lessons" as a member of The Big Hurt. That album currently has sales in Australia, Japan, Canada, The US and The UK.
Billy has shared the stage with national artists such as Toot's and the Maytals, Long Beach Shortbus (Sublime & Long Beach Dub All Stars), Jimmies Chicken Shack and Foghat. He is also a veteran of the 2006 HFStival playing on the bill along side Cypress Hill, Kanye West, Matisyahu & The Misfits.
The numerous monikers of Mr. William A. Martin Jr.
Minister of the True, True Super-Heavy Funk
Hardest working man in the music business
Forefather of Trip-hop
Soul Daddy Number One
Original Techno Man
Real White Moses
Ambassador of Punk
Godfather of Reggae
White Caesar
Funky Mayor
Mister Fun Time
Willy Dynamite
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