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.