Marcus Johnson has proven that even a hurricane can’t keep a good musician down.

“It seems like everything that can go wrong will go wrong,” Johnson, a senior Communications major, admits. “The CD was scheduled to be out in late September, but due to the unforeseen hurricane, the project was put on hold because the duplication company was based out of Louisiana. We were given the choice to get a refund and use another company, but we chose to stick with this company to help them get back on their feet.”

This CD differs from his earlier projects in that this is a remix CD instead of one of his own music.

“This gives me a chance to showcase my DJ talents and not just my rapping and beat-making skills. This CD also includes some of the hottest music out right now.”

The new CD, Street Hits Volume 1, features songs by rappers such as Ludacris and Field Mob, Master P, Juvenile and Paul Wall to name a few.

“Since the name of the CD was Street Hits, I tried to choose songs that were popular and would soon be popular.”

Despite having the odds stacked against him, Johnson is full of hope for the project. “For one thing, I wanted to spread the word that there was a new DJ in town. I also wanted to introduce the public to the brand of music that my label and its affiliates make, and to promote the label’s premier solo artist, Indawin.”

Sound interested? You can check out Indawin on Street Hits Volume 1, taking his place with some of the biggest names in the rap world. You can also check out his promotional CD titled Blackhaven USA, coming soon.

“We’re trying to end this year with a bang,” said Johnson. Besides Indawin’s CD, Johnson himself has a new CD due out in the spring, along with a song by Chell, another artist on the Majestic Minds label, as well as Street Hits Volume II.

“My ultimate goal is to make quality music that everyone can feel. Share my experience with the world and use my God-given talents to support my family.”

So keep your eyes open for the next big thing to come out of Martin. Or you can take some advice from Johnson himself. “Just keep your ears to the street.”