Scott, Mark

He is a singer-songwriter and producer born in Flint, Michigan, to a musical family.

He started singing in church when he was about 9 years old began in the music business as a member of The Mark-Keys with his brothers. They became well known and often performed as the openers for artists such as Johnny Taylor, Timmy Thomas, and The Ohio Players.

Wanting to go out on his own he performed the song “I Don’t Wanna Come Down” for the 1984 movie Breakin II Electric Boogaloo. Recording in Detroit, Michigan, he also added to his talents through the tutelage of Ron Banks, who had been with The Dramatics, and George Clinton.

Over the course of his career he has worked with many artists, which include Carl Carlton, The Commodores, The Contours, The Four Tops, The Grand Rapids Symphony, The Sound of the Supremes and The Temptations. He has released the CD Be My Woman with another in the works.

Today he continues singing and producing his own material for his own Tayjay Records. He is also seen as the lead singer of The Miracles who he joined in 2005 when he replaced Sidney Justin.

Finding time to do charitable work he has worked with the organisation Al-Kebu-Lan Village, which aids youngsters by helping them with opportunities in and around Detroit.

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