Marcus Skeen Releases R&B-Pop Single ‘Papers’

Emerging Tennessee artist Marcus Skeen delivers a bold new offering with his latest single, “Papers”, a sultry, devious blend of electronic R&B and pop that captures both desire and escapism. 

“Papers” plays with the metaphors of an office romance, weaving a seductive yet unsettling contrast between passion and the chaos of the world outside. "It’s about an affair meant to distract from the terrifying world news," Skeen explains. "It represents giving into our desires to drown out reality, even in the most inappropriate settings."

The track began with a beat that immediately resonated with Skeen, inspiring him to craft an irresistible hook before completing the song’s storyline. The final production, meticulously written, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Skeen himself, exudes a sleek yet gritty aesthetic that encapsulates his signature storytelling approach.

Since debuting in 2020, Marcus Skeen's popularity has surged, with his 2024 album North Star and EP Infinity End earning worldwide support and amassing over 2.7 million streams on Spotify alone. With the release of Papers, Skeen further cements his reputation as an artist who fearlessly navigates the blurred lines between indulgence and consequence.