Songsta is Steve Marquis - composer, producer, arranger and multi-instrumentalist. Songsta has written and produced music for artists, film, TV and advertising in between gigging as a freelance bassist on the Melbourne and Sydney music scenes. Writing in all styles from electronica and blues to jazz and groove, the Songsta soundscape is diverse and far-reaching.
After years of working behind the scenes, Steve Marquis embarked on the Songsta project in 2007 to produce and release his extensive back catalogue of songs produced and performed to the best of standards. With the first CD, 'Sampla', there is a taste of all the musical styles in the Songsta repertoire. The second release 'Jazzsta' explores a cool swing sound while 'Groovsta', the third release, has an acoustic roots funk 'n grooves vibe. The fourth release was Bluesta ranges from thumping band tracks through to raw acoustic blues.
The latest release is Acousta - a collection focused on beautiful songs, searching lyrics and luscious arrangements . Popsta is next in line for release in 2025. Electra, Rasta and Rocksta are all in the waiting as well.
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Browse through the Songsta website to hear original music in all the different Songsta styles. Albums and tracks can be purchased from this site or Apple Music and most other on-line services.Some tracks can be downloaded for free from these pages
If you want to connect with Songsta about performing, recording or using any of any of these tunes for synchronisation purposes, contact me.
The music of Songsta was featured on Australian Spectrum in a 3 hour radio special. Here's the link to the podcast if you missed it omny.fm/shows/australian-spectrum-show/australian-spectrum-show-26-11-2024
A new track "Vertigo" featuring Arabella Riepler is about to be released.
Gigs > follow me on insta for updates on all gigs. 
The Songsta styles are a way to quickly find the type of song you want to suit your mood. Select a genre to listen to songs in that style of music. There's a lot to hear - beautiful acoustic and melodic songs for the poets, grooves for the dancers, jazz for the swingers, pop for some sparkle and plenty besides.
Songs and CDs are available for purchase from this site or Apple Music and all the other on-line stores. Links to songs and albums are on each of the songsta style pages.
If you interested in performing or recording something you hear, contact me , meanwhile, select a style from the links below to start listening to tracks.
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