MarcusCreatedIt

Chesapeake, VA, USA

My name is Marcus Smith, also known as MarcusCreatedIt, and I hail from Portsmouth, Virginia. I am a Music Producer, DJ, Fashion Designer, Disability Advocate, and Retired Power Soccer Player. You could say I am an overall entrepreneur! I was born with cerebral palsy, as well as a genetic disorder called Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a type of Muscular Dystrophy. Because of this, I use a wheelchair because my legs get fatigued. Despite this, I can still stand and walk short distances. Music has been a part of my life since before I can remember. Growing up with my parents and older sisters, I was exposed to all types of music as a young child. I grew up hearing Mary J. Blige, Marvin Gaye, Nas, John Legend, or Chris Brown blaring from speakers inside my house at any given time. I also lived down the street from I.C. Norcom High School, where I would often hear their award-winning band practicing soulful renditions of popular songs that would get crowds moving and shaking.