Mark — Shahmen -

: Bless delivers lyrics in a rich, gravelly tone that has been compared to a "cowboy in an old western" or a slower, darker version of Tyler, The Creator.

: Produced by SENSE, the track features haunting, melancholy melodies paired with heavy, "banging" drum tracks. SENSE’s sound is heavily influenced by legendary hip-hop producers like RZA and DJ Muggs . Shahmen - Mark

: Bless dedicated "Mark" to his childhood friend, Mark Obayashi , who had passed away. Musical Style and Analysis : Bless delivers lyrics in a rich, gravelly

"Mark" is the standout track from , a cross-continental hip-hop duo comprised of Los Angeles rapper Bless (Brandon Lee Stratton) and Amsterdam producer SENSE (Daniël Tiuri Wils). Released as part of their 2010 EP Enter the Circle , the song has achieved cult status for its dark, atmospheric production and deep, gravelly vocals. Background and Origins : Bless dedicated "Mark" to his childhood friend,

: The recurring line "No scar, but I left my mark" captures the desire to leave a lasting impact through one's art and experiences despite past pain.

: Bless, known for his deep "thundering bass" voice, traveled from L.A. to Amsterdam in 2007 specifically to record with SENSE.

Watch the official release of Mark to experience the track's distinctive atmospheric production and Bless's signature gravelly delivery: SHAHMEN - Mark (Prod. by SENSE) SENSE | WORLD OF WILS YouTube• May 3, 2015 SHAHMEN - Mark (Prod. by SENSE)