Mareko

Mark Sagapolutele (born 15 June 1981), best known by his stage name Mareko, is a New Zealand hip hop recording artist from South Auckland.

Career
Mareko's career began as a member of the Deceptikonz, a South 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. Two singles from the album hit the New Zealand singles charts that year: "Mareko (Here to Stay)" (#4) and "Stop, Drop and Roll" (#6; credited to Mareko feat. Deceptikonz). In 2006, Mareko returned to the charts with a guest appearance on Tha Feelstyle's #17 single, "I Do Believe (Tha Remix)".

Mixtapes

 * Mareko Is the Future (2003) Dawn Raid Entertainment