Jason Bentley's Metropolis
Jason Bentley's Metropolis
Interview With MK
Marc Kinchen, better known as MK, is one-third of a new dance music trio known as Pleasure State. He joins Metropolis for a discussion of his past, present and future as a prominent producer and remixer.
Marc Kinchen, better known as MK, is one-third of a new dance music trio known as Pleasure State. He joins Metropolis for a discussion of his past, present and future as a prominent producer and remixer.
In the mid-90’s, Marc Kinchen a.k.a. MK, hit number one on the Billboard Dance Music/Club Play chart with his songs “Always” and “Love Changes.” Since then, MK has made a name for himself as a producer and DJ with a golden touch for remixes and a knack for matching perfect vocals over deep house. Lately, MK has worked with a new team consisting of singer Anabel Englund and producer Lee Foss for a project called Pleasure State and their songs have been welcomed as part of the re-birth of House. Jason Bentley talks to MK about his history, his new project and what sets him apart in today’s dance music world.
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