Marcus Debnam aka Markee `D`, was born and raised in Paterson, NJ, and currently resides in Hackensack, NJ.  His parents are Pastor’s Robert and Barbara Corprew of Ridgefield Park, NJ. He is the biological son of Mr. Raymond Drakeford, and he is the 2nd eldest of his 3 brothers and 6 sisters.

Marcus has been guided in his God given purpose for over three decades. Having given his life to the Lord at a young age, he has stood the test of time as a devoted follower of the Gospel. Keeping pace in his spiritual growth, he became a member of Redeeming Love Christian Center (RLCC), Nanuet, NY in 1980, coming under the Pastoral leadership of Pastor’s Clinton (now deceased) and Sarah Utterbach. Marcus served this ministry faithfully for 20 years and was the Center’s traffic co-coordinator.

He is now a member of the Mighty Sons of God Fellowship Church in Paterson, NJ, where the Pastor and First Lady are the Rev. Michael D. & Minister-Lady Jamie McDuffie. He serves in the capacity of Church Administrator, Personal Assistant to both the Pastor and First Lady, director of the Usher Ministry, as well as Asst. director of the Audio/Video Dept.

Marcus was both licensed and ordained into the ministry of the gospel, in August of 2006. However, God saw fit for Marcus to become a minister long before man appointed him to be. His gift for music since the age of thirteen has been made known both near and far. He has been a wise steward of his gift, having given steadfast, anointed lyrics to hip-hop, R&B andcontemporary urban beats.  Minister Markee `D` as he is otherwise known, dispenses his gospel commentary like bullets, piercing, powerful and to the point, the perfect ammunition needed to combat the forces of distraction and darkness.

Whenever and wherever he ministers, he captivates a myriad of believers who listen to his blaring trumpet of a voice that lifts the name of Jesus, whether it be on stage, at youth rallies, in church halls, TV studios, radio stations, at conferences, leading praise and worship services, or delivering the word of God as a guest speaker, this anointed man of God, ministers faith, love and truth to people of all ages. 

In his recordings you will find him backed by the anointed, dynamic, multi-talented voice of his long time friend of 23+ years, recording artist, Alicemarie Roberson Yarborough, a force to be reckoned with in her own right. Minister Markee `D` has shared the stage with gospel artists such as Yolanda Adams, Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Choir, Nancey Jackson, Natalie Wilson & SOP and has worked with long time friend – thunderbolt voice Darlene Love.  He has also appeared as a guest artist on Jean Prosper’s gospel jazz release, “Getting Up Morning” released in 1997 on Danbla Records as well as the (TBN) Trinity Broadcasting Network's "Praise The Lord Show", Harlequinn Productions -East Coast Review, Major Jam Productions-N/Site Cable Television Show and The Double Vision Show.  He has also written and produced a couple of television broadcasted theme songs for other ministries.  He is also featured on Classic C-Note Records latest release in 2007, Minister and Friends titled, “The Ministry of Music”.

Writer, arranger, and producer, he ministers to the youth of a chosen generation and is destined to forge through dry lands to bring a refreshing experience to all those who are seeking and those who have been found.  He is a strong believer that words are process starters and that all people need to be careful as to what they hear.  Those who have been called to the music arena must deliver the word of God in the anointing so that burdens can be removed and yokes destroyed in the lives of all the people they will come in contact with, and not for sport or any form of entertainment.  While audiences may vary, Minister Markee `D` ministers and the message is consistent.