Lamar “Mars” Edwards, is a 24-year old up and coming music producer, singer-songwriter. Born and raised around music, Mars began to play music at local churches. His innate talent began to flourish as he joined 1500 or Nothin during his high-school years.
Even at his young age, Mars has been blessed with the opportunity to work with some of the major R&B artists including Snoop Dog, Tyrese Gibson, Mac-10, Ghostface Killah to name a few. Years of collaborating with renown producers have earned this versatile musician a well deserver recognition that earned him the ability to make his mark in some of Hip-Hop’s most popular albums and tracks including:
- Doctor’s Advocate – The Game
- Graduation - Kanye West
- Exclusive – Chris Brown
- Kingdom Come - Jay-Z
After years of collaborating with the likes of Just Blaze, Brian Michael Cox, and the Underdogs, Mars and Larrance Dopson of “1500 or Nothin” were privileged to co-produce the Game’s highly anticipated release LAX single “Dope Boys” featuring Travis Barker. Additionaly, he collaborated on the hit single “Pain” featuring Keisha Cole.
With such a diverse group of talented musicians, he and “1500 or Nothin” members have also showcased their versatility by serving as tour support for multiple artists such as T.I., Diddy, David Banner, Snoop Dogg, Anthony Hamilton, and Musiq among others.
Despite his numerous musical achievements, Mars is a successful entrepreneur. He owns SMASH FACTORY; a production company created in collaboration with multi platinum artist T.I.
“It’s an absolute pleasure to be able to work with someone as talented and passionate about what they do as Mars. I look forward to watching him grow into probably one of the most masterful, most successful producer, player and musician ever. It’s going to be an honor to work along side him and help him get to where I know he is destined to go,” states T.I.
“I play music from the heart and put all my feelings behind every note.”
















It always threw me off when Just Blaze said “I need 1500 or Nothin up here with me” on The Games album. I thought to myself “What the f*&%$ did Just mean by that?…..Wasnt until i saw the EPK and it all hit me at once……”These muthaf%$#*’s got some shyt!” Good shit! Im officially labelling these dudes as TrueHollyHoodStars. 1500 or Nothin is whats good about music!
YEAAAAAAAAA!!!! Congrats on everything you have done and about to do in the music industry… Nuff Love!