Martin Santiago, mostly known by his stage name Marty, was born in 1987 in Staten Island, New York. His parents, who lead choirs and directed bands, influenced his interest in music early on. They moved to South Florida.

In 2012, Marty and Fern started the band ‘Social Club,’ where real-life experiences were exposed in a relatable way to today’s youth. The songs focused on topics fans could identify with which led to the movement known as the ‘Misfits.’ With six independent albums, Social Club has topped Billboard charts multiple times. Marty released his first solo EP, Marty For President in September 2015 and reached #1 on the Christian/Gospel charts and #5 in Hop-Hop charts within the first week.