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)".

Discography

Albums

YearTitleDetailsPeak chart positions
NZ
2003White SundayLabel: Dawn Raid Entertainment4
2008White Sunday 2: The Book of MarkLabel: Dawn Raid Entertainment
2022Untitled: Act I (with Ricky Paul Muzik)Label: Self-released32
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Mixtapes

Singles

YearTitlePeak chart positionsAlbum
NZ
2003"Mareko (Here to Stay)"4White Sunday
"Stop, Drop and Roll" (feat. Deceptikonz)6
Street Rap
2006"I Do Believe (Tha Remix)" (Tha Feelstyle feat. Mareko, Flowz, Lapi Mariner & Manuel Bundy)17Sione's Wedding soundtrack
2007"Gotta Go"White Sunday 2: The Book of Mark
2008"Record of the Year"
2009"Them Eyes"39
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

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