MARK HAZE

Written by Mark Hanekom
Performed by Mark Haze
Arranged by Mark Hanekom
Recorded at Havoc Studios South Africa
Produced by Mark Haze
Mixed & Mastered by Mark Haze

South African Singer-Songwriter and full-time touring musician Mark Haze is known for his wide vocal range and electric large live performances.
Mark skilfully delivers a signature combination of high energy Rock ‘n Roll and silky Old-school Soul, fused with raw emotional Blues.
On-stage Mark oozes charisma, with the distinctive ability to confidently command both large audiences, and personally connect with audiences in intimate venues – not an easy task when moving from large stages with a full band to a smaller acoustic setup where he is face to face with the audience.
His powerful soaring vocals, skilled soulful guitar playing, and pulsing rhythms are a force to be reckoned with, delivering a show experience like no other – an escape into a world where nothing else matters, where you find yourself lost in the moment and his music.
Each performance is treated as though it would be his last.
Off-stage, Mark shows appreciation for his fans, always taking the time to meet them at every show.
Mark shares that
“I believe to really love music, is to find the beauty in all forms and genres and embrace it.”
Mark is a natural showman with influences ranging from Rock Icons like Queen, The Beatles & Lenny Kravitz, Blues Masters Eric Clapton & B.B. King, to modern artists like Bruno Mars, The Weekend, Fallout Boy & Jack Garrat.
He is known for experimenting sonically, merging contemporary Pop & Electronic Cultures with the historic timelessness and beauty of Rock, Soul, and Blues.
Mark had released on the 25th of november 2022 his latest grandiose Rock Opus called ‘Don’t Say Goodbye’. This blistering arena-style Rock Anthem was accompanied by a Music Video, showcasing Mark’s wide vocal range and signature energy Rock ‘n Roll, guaranteed to have audiences singing along on their feet.
On writing ‘Don’t Say Goodbye’, Mark shares that,
“The riff is one of the first I ever wrote. It was originally intended to be for my first proper band ‘12th Avenue’ but got shelved. When I started writing new music, I picked the riff up again, at the same time a friend whose father passed away contacted me to share how much this song meant to him. The song was written to encourage strength in character, to always fight on in the face of adversity, and to always push to do better, regardless of what life throws at you. Today this theme is more relevant than ever. Lyrically I also wrote this song from me, to me, to encourage myself to always stand steadfast, keep everything together, and fight on no matter what – to always push on and do better! As I also produced the track, I had to be extra stringent on myself, between playing the roles of artist and producer, to push myself to keep doing better and fight on for the desired result.”