UB Spotlight: MARi Talks ‘American Song Contest’

Tonight the first batch of 11 Semi-Finalists performed on “American Song Contest” on NBC. Hosted by Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson.

The Live Semi-Finals for “American Song Contest” continue on Monday, May 2nd at 8:00 pm ET/PT with the final 11 artists returning to the stage with an elevated performance of their original song.

The Acts performing on “The Live Semi-Finals” are, Broderick Jones (Kansas); Chloe Fredericks (North Dakota); Christian Pagán (Puerto Rico); ENISA (New York); Grant Knoche (Texas); John Morgan (North Carolina); Sweet Taboo (California); Tenelle (American Samoa) and Tyler Braden (Tennessee).

The artists will vie for the chance to earn America‘s vote and advance to the Grand Final.

For UB, Tonight’s Performances were highlighted by MARi from New Hampshire, who performed her single “Fly.”

Fans at home can vote at nbc.com/ascvote, the NBC App and on TikTok. Voting will close Tuesday morning.

MARi is a singer/songwriter with powerhouse pipes and red carpet-ready fierce fashion that embodies all the makings of a superstar!

Her Cuban and Puerto Rican roots play a large part in her music, as does her hometown in New Hampshire, her larger-than-life personality and her fashion sense (as seen in both New York and London Fashion Week).

MARi is a Billboard Top 20-charting artist and has reached Top 5 in the UK. She has participated in mega-parades and appeared on “Despierta America” (Good Morning America) and “La Voz,” the Spanish version of “The Voice.”

Aries from UB spoke to MARi, shortly after her performance tonight and she shares with UB her musical style, particularly her style for “Fly.”