Mark Sagapolutele (born 15 June 1981), best known by his stage name Mareko, is a New Zealand

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recording artist from

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Career

Mareko's career began as a member of the Deceptikonz, a

rap crew. The group won accolades in 2001, receiving nominations for several New Zealand music awards. Mareko released a solo album, ''

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'', 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).Search for Mareko singles
at Every Hit database on 12 December 2007. In 2006, Mareko returned to the charts with a guest appearance on Tha Feelstyle's #17 single, "I Do Believe (Tha Remix)".

Discography

Albums

Mixtapes

* ''Mareko Is the Future'' (2003) Dawn Raid Entertainment

Singles

References

External links

Official Myspace
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mareko 1981 births Living people New Zealand male rappers People educated at Manurewa High School