Marley Lux is an AI-powered Afrofuturist alt-R&B artist exploring themes of identity, transformation, sanctuary, and freedom through a unique blend of neo-soul, Afropunk, and cinematic grooves.
Full Transparency: Marley Lux is an AI music artist created by Cartez Augustus through Appdore Music. The music, vocals, and visuals are AI-generated, while the creative direction, storytelling, and artistic vision come from human creativity.
Marley Lux represents a new frontier in music creation—where artificial intelligence meets human artistry. The project explores what happens when technology becomes a creative partner, allowing for sonic experimentation and storytelling that pushes the boundaries of genre and convention.
Each album is a chapter in Marley's evolving narrative, from the introspective Midnight Gold to the transformative Chrome Garden, and the warm, travel-inspired Many Moods of Marley.
Marley Lux's music blends:
Marley Lux's AI-generated sound blends Afrofuturist R&B, neo-soul warmth, alternative R&B experimentation, and Afropunk edge to create music that feels both futuristic and emotionally resonant.
2025 | The Awakening
An emotional coming-of-age record exploring freedom, love, and identity in a glowing city at night. The beginning of the Midnight Saga.
2025 | The Transformation
Darker electro-soul exploring emotional detachment, inner power, and rebirth. Marley steps into her power.
2025 | The Realization
Minimalist soul meets alternative R&B. Love stripped down to logic and rhythm. Sharp, self-aware, and confident.
2025 | The Sanctuary
The finale of the Midnight Saga. Marley establishes her personal sanctuary where chrome meets garden, technology meets nature.
2026 | Travel, Healing & Warm Transitions
A sonic departure toward warmth. Healing through movement and place. Each track represents a different location or moment of transition.
Cartez Augustus is the creative director and sole creator behind Marley Lux. As the founder of Appdore Music, Cartez combines a background in technology and creative arts to explore the intersection of AI and music.
The Marley Lux project represents hundreds of hours of songwriting, production refinement, visual development, and strategic creative direction. While AI generates the vocals and assists with production, every song, every lyric, and every creative decision flows through human artistry.
AI music tools democratize access to professional-quality sound production, allowing independent creators to bring complex musical visions to life. Marley Lux exists to explore:
While AI generates the vocals and production elements, the creative heart remains human:
Transparency Matters: We believe in full disclosure. Marley Lux is proudly an AI artist, and we're transparent about the tools and process. This isn't about deception—it's about exploring new creative frontiers.
The journey continues with Album 6 and beyond. Each release explores new sonic territories while maintaining the core of what makes Marley Lux unique: honest storytelling, genre-blending production, and Afrofuturist aesthetics.