Biography – levelsband

Delving into the multi dynamic layers of Love, the international super group, LEVELS, explore the musical nuances of Hip-Hop, Neo Soul, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Funk, Afrobeat, and Latin genres. These diverse styles help to fully articulate the time traveling journey of Adam as he searches for his soulmate Eve after being exiled from paradise. This self titled debut album manages to cohesively combine genres, tempos and complex time signatures, giving the group a unique yet familiar style and sound. This album deals with the simplistic and complex relationships we build with each other using stylized music and funky rhythms as a cosmic backdrop.
“Each song is relatable to us all because at some point in our lives we’ve all fallen in and out of love, searched for love, found love, made love, lost love, hoped and prayed for love. It’s a language we all speak and need to survive.” LEVELS, the brainchild of Keith, is a group composed by super talented international artists hailing from Italy, U.S.A and other regions of the world:
Keith WildChild Middleton and Aaron Marcellus on Vocals, Luca “Mack” Marcias on guitar and the copilot Jacopo “Snow” Mazza on keys.

Keith “WildChild” Middleton

Keith “WildChild” Middleton Brooklyn born and bred. Grew up surrounded by music. Formed a rap group HYDRA with his brother LR BLITZKRIEG and best friend GMS. Keith was a part of The international hit show STOMP for nearly 20yrs. Performing on stages world wide. From The Oscars to The Grammys to starring in major Films, TV shows and commercials with the likes of Beyonce, Quincy Jones, Paul Simon, Robin Williams, Ewen McGregor, Halle Berry and many more. Surviving a car wreck in early 2008 prompted Keith to fully follow his life long dream of a music career as an artist,writer and producer. In 2014 he released his critically acclaimed debut album “Transitions” which was recognized and accepted by the recording academy and gave him Grammy Voting Member status. Keith now has his sights on new LEVELS.

Jacopo “Snow” Mazza

Jacopo “Snow” Mazza has been mastering piano for 20 years under the guidance of the great Maestro Massimo Colombo and Maestro Greg Burk. After Graduating with honors and obtaining numerous degrees and prestigious awards in composition and jazz performance, Snow began his pursuit as a professional in’08. He released his debut album “GRIMILDE” with Stefano Solani and Gaetano Fasano in 2013, followed by his “Gravel Path”, a beautiful Jazz EP with with Michele Caiati, Marco Rottoli and Matteo Rebulla. In 2018, Snow has his sights on new LEVELS

Luca “Mack” Marcias

Luca “Mack” Marcias, a virtuoso guitarist since the age of 14, moved to Milan to pursue a professional music career. He studied under the great Maestro Giorgio Cocilovo. Mack has recorded with Italian legend, Antonella Ruggiero, performed with singer-songwriter Francesco Baccini and artist Cristina D’Avena who he performed and recorded with on the popular, Colorado Cafè TV show. He is a featured guitarist on two hit singles for the Japanese pop star YONOA. Luca has performed for the Paralympics with Diego Maggi, He is also the co-author and lead guitarist for the EXPO 2015. In 2016 he recorded for Dubai World Cup and recently for the Fang Fu Bejing ceremony. 2018 Mack has his sights on new LEVELS!

Aaron Marcellus

Singer, vocal coach, writer, musician, tap dancer, and actor are all roles he successfully swings. Born and bred in Atlanta, Aaron has been entertaining crowds across the world for 20 plus years. He got is start in Gospel music, and recorded albums under the Warner Brothers label [Christian division] “Word Records”. In 2011, he auditioned for “American Idol” and was voted Top 24. Sent on a world tour sponsored by the US Armed Forces, he performed for thousands in England, Italy, Holland, Germany, France, Korea, Kuwait and Japan. Aaron has been featured in a Chapstick commercial, a role in a pilot for NBC’s “Next Caller” and is a current cast member in New York City’s off broadway hit “Stomp”. Marcellus can be found hosting a weekly musical act at a local Burlesque and live music restaurant “Duane Park” and singing all over New York City – directing showcases, tap dancing, acting, and serving as a vocal coach. Most importantly, Aaron is Founder and CEO of “Surrender To Love” LLC; a foundation that finically supports music & arts programs, and feeds hungry bellies.
Aaron is always keeping his sights on new LEVELS!

Featuring

GIORGIO “G$” NARDI Giorgio G$ Nardi graduated with honors under Masters Dino D’Autorio, Massimo Colombo, Fabio Nuzzolese and Flaviano Cuffari at CPM. G$ has shared stages with Caparezza and Irene Fornaciari, Martino Corti and Francesca Michielin. G$ was the Bassist in 2014 a Leonardo Fiaschi production (Radio 101 / Tale and Quale show). He played on TV with Tony Maiello (TRL music awards) and Emma Marrone (Top Of The Pops / Sunday 5 / Wind Music Awards), Specializing in Jazz / Hip Hop / R’n B His works include production on the Two Fingerz’ record “The Bukowski Technique”. Currently collaborating on the new Axos album (Machete Crew) and producing Groovin Addiction. He now has his sights on new LEVELS.

TIM “SMITHSONEON” SMITH Tim “Smithsoneon” Smith is an American drummer/ singer/ songwriter born and raised in Pittsburgh,PA. He is a Berklee College of Music alumnus who now resides in Harlem, NY where he plays and sings for a great number of artists. He has played drums with Kenny Garrett, Bilal, Emily King, Renee Neufville, Big Yuki, Alex Han and Freelance and many others. Smithsoneon always keeps his sights on new LEVELS.

DAVI “PAPITO” VIEIRA DAVI “Papito” VIEIRA Straight outta Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. As a percussionist and vocalist Davi has contributed to recordings, shared stages and/or toured live with such great artists as Sergio Mendes, Gilberto Gil, Talib Kweli, David Byrne, Me’Shell Ndege’Ocello Angelique Kidjo, Carlos Santana, Camila Cabello, Kimbra, Carlinhos Brown, Michael Jackson’s own Siedah Garrett, Forro in the Dark, Bebel Gilberto, Patrícia Marx, Steve Earle, Sun Ra, Gogol Bordello, Yerba Buena, Richard Bona, Alexander Kogan, Maria de Barros,Tony Mola/Bragadá, Muzenza and many more. He was a member of the Off-Broadway show STOMP for ten years. Davi is the voice of Armando, in the hit animation “RIO”, where he joined talents with Jesse Eisenberg, Jamie Foxx, Will I Am, Anne Hathaway, Rodrigo Santoro and more.