Marvin Monnie Sease (February 16, 1946 – February 8, 2011)[1][2] was an American blues and soul singer-songwriter known for his gospel-infused vocal style and erotic lyrics. Biography Born in Blackville, South Carolina,[2] Sease started as a gospel artist, joining a gospel group called the Five Gospel Crowns,[2] located in Charleston, South Carolina. After singing with them, Sease then left at age 20 for New York City. At this young age settling into New York, he then joined another gospel group