Cargando...The Best of 25 Years of Mellow Mark – Performed Solo with Just His Iconic Voice and a Guitar, Ukulele, or Piano.
Mellow Mark hates talking about anniversaries. He also dislikes the overused phrases like «a pioneer of German reggae» or «a veteran of the music industry» when people try to describe him. He’s not one to rest on his laurels. Instead, he keeps searching for fresh vibes and new sounds, staying true to his own soul (r)evolution. Since his time on The Voice, it’s clear he has refined his vocal technique and expression—something you can hear in every note of this intimate acoustic album.
Even with just one instrument, the stylistic diversity of this Echo Award-winning artist shines through. This album goes deep, allowing every listener to fully absorb the raw power of his lyrics, melodies, and chords—sometimes rhythmic, sometimes soulful, but always unmistakably «mellow.»
Of course, the highlights include his well-known hits: Was geht ab mit der Liebe, Revolution, Astronaut, Rico Rose, and Butterfly, as well as Die Insel and Alles Geht. Mellow Mark has even reworked some of the lyrics, proving once again that he lives his music, evolving with the times and finding new ways to express himself. He calls this approach «rethought»—a fearless embrace of change, a bold step toward a new beginning, always looking ahead and ready for a radical reset.
During the first year of the pandemic, Mellow Mark took on a completely new challenge: training as a paramedic. Following an inner calling, he stepped onto a new path. Two songs from his upcoming studio album Rescue Män are featured on Acoustic Sessions: Tatütata and Nachtigall. Unexpected sounds of the future—sometimes sarcastic, sometimes melancholic—offering powerful storytelling from the world of emergency response.
Mellow Mark is anything but a «music industry veteran.» Michi Beck of Die Fantastischen Vier calls him a «true musician through and through,» while Thomas D praises him as a «soulfood-to-go chef,» and the press has dubbed him «the singing paramedic.» In his early years, he was instantly recognizable with his signature dreadlocks, collaborating with legends like Udo Lindenberg, Gentleman, Patrice, and Culcha Candela. As a «One Mensch Band,» he has consistently reinvented himself while staying true to his core message: empathy.
One thing is clear after 25 years of Mellow Mark—he is a «beloved legend» and will continue spreading L.O.V.E. in 2025 and beyond.