Darius Martin is a Los Angeles based songwriter who finds a happy medium between R&B and pop with decadent sonics and ear-catching melodies. His latest single “Sparks Don’t Fly” featuring Latin artist Shantal Vella extends compassion to survivors of domestic violence and illuminates the complex emotions associated with abusive relationships. In partnership with the acclaimed non-profit Doorways, Darius Martin is proud to raise awareness and donate a portion of proceeds toward preventing domestic violence.
“Sparks Don’t Fly” is filled with ethereal riffs, soul-stirring beats, and ruminative percussion as Martin and Vella guide us through a heartbreaking journey. The vocals collide seamlessly as Vella elevates Martin’s voice to new heights over windswept harmonies. Martin sings, “I don’t want to keep on burning in this wildfire. I thought I showed you that you were my one desire.” “Sparks Don’t Fly” offers a warm embrace to listeners who struggle with domestic violence over gentle sonics and a magnetic performance.
Darius Martin is a Los Angeles artist through and through. He graduated from the esteemed Los Angeles Film Institute in 2020. He was raised in the American Southwest with roots in El Paso, Texas and Alamogordo, New Mexico.
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