Mareko
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| Mareko | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Mark Kolani Sagapolutele |
| Born | June 15, 1981 |
| Origin | New Zealand |
| Genre(s) | Hip hop |
| Label(s) | Dawn Raid Entertainment |
| Associated acts | Horsemen Family, Deceptikonz |
| Members | |
| Savage Markeo Devolo Alphrisk |
|
Mareko is a rapper of Samoan descent from South Auckland New Zealand.
[edit] Biography
Mareko's career began as a member of the Deceptikonz, an Auckland rap crew. The group won accolades in 2001, receiving nominations for several New Zealand music awards. Mareko released a solo album, White Sunday, in 2003, which peaked at #4 in New Zealand.[1] Two singles from the album hit the New Zealand singles charts that year: "Mareko (Here to Stay)" (#4) and "Stop Drop & Roll" (#6; credited to Mareko feat. Deceptikonz).[2]
In 2006, Mareko returned to the charts with the single "I Do Believe (Tha Remix)" (#17; credited to Tha Feelstyle feat. Mareko, Flowz, Lapi Mariner & Manuel Bundy).[2]
[edit] Discography
- Mareko Is the Future (2003)
- White Sunday (Dawn Raid Entertainment, 2003)
- 12" Street Rap EP with Inspectah Deck (2003)
[edit] References
- ^ Search for Mareko albums at Every Hit database on December 12, 2007.
- ^ a b Search for Mareko singles at Every Hit database on December 12, 2007.
