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🔥 THROWBACK | Marvin Dark – Up In Smoke and the Art of Heartbreak
- Tamara Jenna
- May 7
- 2 min read
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Love, lust, loss—and every whispered secret in between.
Released in August 2023, Marvin Dark’s debut album Up In Smoke is more than just a coming-of-age statement—it's a collection of late-night truths and skin-close soul confessions. Built around the turmoil of romantic entanglement, the album explores every side of desire, heartbreak and the kind of yearning that lingers long after the lights go out.
Track by track, a moodboard of modern soul.
Across 15 tracks, Marvin doesn’t just flirt with vulnerability—he lives in it. From the whispered intimacy of “Call Me” and the smouldering title track “Up In Smoke”, to the gospel-tinged heartbreak of “Ashes” and the guilt-soaked groove of “Can’t Save Me”, every song is a diary entry disguised as a slow jam. Even the interludes—like “Thru It” and “Lessons Learned”—add texture to the album’s emotional architecture.
For fans of the hurt and the horny.
Marvin’s voice—emotive, smooth, and full of conviction—sits somewhere between Brent Faiyaz and Daniel Caesar, but with his own LA-style swagger. He’s young, sure. But there’s wisdom in his words. A kind of weary soulfulness that feels far older than his 26 years.
A debut that feels destined.
With nods from Rolling Stone and syncs on Marvel, Netflix and CBS already under his belt, Marvin Dark is no rookie. But Up In Smoke is where his artistry hits ignition. It’s sultry, stylish, and sincere—built for night drives, quiet breakdowns, and bedroom redemption.
Light it, don’t fight it. Let Marvin Dark burn through you.
Genre: Contemporary R&B, Neo-Soul, Alternative R&B, Indie R&B, Soul Pop
Mood: Sensual, Vulnerable, Reflective, Intimate
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