During his stay there, he participated and won in a talent competition called El Concurso de la Juventud.
In 2003, he moved to Miami, Florida, where he started singing at several venues, including Mango's restaurant, with his band called La Química.
[2] On October 24, 2006, he released his debut album titled Mi Sueño by Univision Records which peaked at #7 on Billboard's Latin Tropical chart.
Marlon's first single was a cover of Willie Colón & Celia Cruz's hit "Usted Abusó", which he released alongside La India.
In 2010, Marlon moved to Homestead, Florida where he acquainted friends with his neighbor, Adonis, who would help him write and produce some of his songs.