Mareko (New Zealand rapper)

Mark Sagapolutele (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. 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)". Mareko Is the Future (2003) Dawn Raid Entertainment "Killer Beez diss stings Dawn Raid". Sunday Star Times. 17 February 2008. Archived from the original on 10 December 2008. Retrieved 13 September 2010. Search for Mareko albums at Every Hit database on 12 December 2007. Search for Mareko singles at Every Hit database on 12 December 2007. "MAREKO IN NEW ZEALAND CHARTS". charts.nz. Retrieved 18 October 2013. "NZ Top 40 Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 7 November 2022. Retrieved 5 November 2022. "Mareko Is The Future – Mixtape". Dawn Raid Entertainment. Archived from the original on 20 October 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2013. Official Myspace