Mareko
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Mareko | |
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| Birth name | Mark Kolani Sagapolutele |
| Born | 15 June 1981 |
| Origin | New Zealand |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Dawn Raid Entertainment |
Mark Sagapolutele[1] (born 15 June 1981), best known by his stage name Mareko, is a New Zealand hip hop recording artist from South Auckland.
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.[2] 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).[3] In 2006, Mareko returned to the charts with a guest appearance on Tha Feelstyle's #17 single, "I Do Believe (Tha Remix)".[3]
