Influenced and Inspired by YOU, Tupac Amaru "Mackavelli" Shakur, Nas, Common, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, and many artists, Jazz, Blues, my family, my best friends, closest friends and last but not least those who thought I couldn't do it. To those who thought otherwise, your attitude reflects on my ambition and motitvation.
“What I stand for speaks for itself…but when I do speak I will only hesitate to take a breath” -- Markeyz
Dominant, husky and in control -- that is the sound of “Markeyz”, named Mark Spitz Lumpan Rabi. Born in Tacloban City, Philippines into a military family in the early eighties, he was educated on the value of discipline and ambition early in life. His Father competed on the varsity swim team to pay for his education and also served as an officer in the Philippine military. At the age of four, his Mother immigrated to the United States, working as a nurse to save enough money to bring her family to join her in North America, where they settled in London, Ontario Canada. Music played an integral role in his life, as his father was a singer and performed on local television shows in the Philippines, his uncles were performers and his late maternal Grandfather a composer, respectively.
Markeyz grew up in London, Ontario, where he began his love affair with hip hop music through writing poetry, break-dancing and free styling with older crowds on the street corner after school. At age thirteen Markeyz was inspired to rap by his older sister, also an artist and poet, who exemplified for Markeyz that one, could express feelings, thoughts and beliefs lyrically and poetically. The realism of Tupac Shakur, the introspective lyrics of Common and the essence of hip hop equipped Markeyz with the proper tools to exhibit his own passion for the music. Possessing the ability to freely express himself without contestation and the empowering elements associated with hip hop solidified for Markeyz what rap music meant and why he had to be a part of it. Citing Common’s “I used to love H.E.R.” as the most reflective song he’s ever heard, Markeyz develops his own diction in a manner that abducts the attention of the listener to provide that feeling of well being and empowerment. These elements only strengthened his love for hip hop music which now proves to be undisputed. The name “Markeyz” is derived from his first name “Mark” and “Keyz”, a symbol metaphorically unlocking his life through his music. Whether he is rapping about the hardships of an artist, the intimacy between a man and a woman, the euphoric feeling of hip hop music or the witty lyrical battle on the street corner, one will be captivated by the delivery of his passionate lyrics.
During high school, Markeyz released four mix-tapes, enduring distribution within high schools, events and parking lots in the cities of London and Toronto. In April 2005 the independent release of his debut album “My Moment” stunned the local scene in London. With very little financial backing, Markeyz created the entire album from scratch to finish; he produced every beat, wrote every lyric and edited every second of every song. Markeyz printed and labeled every copy and assumed the challenge and responsibilities involved in the promotion and organization of his release party, which took place at Spotlight Night Club in London. Within the first week alone, a total of seven hundred copies were made and sold out throughout London and Toronto. Although the project was low budget, it is evident that the release of his debut album defined his moment.
Before the single’s premiere, local radio station 106.9 XFM aired a two part documentary on Markeyz in late 2005 where they discussed the life of a local artist. The album’s first single, appropriately entitled "My Moment", aired on 106.9 XFM in early 2006 where it remained number one for three and a half weeks, as voted by listeners on the Rated X segment of the show. Markeyz continues to speak through his music and on March 31, 2007, Markeyz released his sophomore album STILL. Yet another independant project, it drew attention of those across Southwestern Ontario. The performance was live and the love was hip hop. The album's lead single "Before Time" is currently on rotation on 106.9 xfm.
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What's good just dropping in to show some love to ya page. Make sure to drop in and check out all the new music and if you could leave some feedback on the page it would be greatly appreciated.
HEY HOW YA BEEN? ITS NICE TO FINALLY BE ABLE TO REACH OUT AND EXTEND A LITTLE LOVE AND GRATITUDE FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!! IT HAS BEEN GREATLY APPRECIATED! I APOLOGIZE IN ADVANCE FOR THE UNTIMELY RESPONSES BECAUSE I DO MY PAGE UNLIKE ALL THESE SPAMMERS!! IT HAS BEEN A WHILE I HAVE BEEN BUSY DEALING WITH LIFE AND THE HARDSHIPS THAT COME WITH THE TERRITORY! BUT IM BACK ONLINE NOW AND I'M HERE TO STAY!!! I HAD A FEW PROBLEMS WITH MY PLAYER FOR A WHILE BUT THANKS TO MY GURU ITS ALL SOWED UP AND SO I THINK ITS TIME TO LET THE THE CAT OUT OF THE FUCKING BAG!!! IT IS FINALLY TIME FOR THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD!! DROP BY MY PAGE AND CHECK OUT THE NEW NAPALM!! THE TRUTH!! ITS TIME FOR WAR I HOPE THEY GOT THERE SOLDIERS IN ORDER BECAUSE THE FAM IS READY IN BLACK N GOLD FATIGUES!!! LET ME KNOW WHAT YA THINK ABOUT IT!! HIT ME UP!! DROP A COMMENT!!! LET ME KNOW WHATS POPPIN IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD!! IF YOU LIKE MY MUSIC SPREAD THE WORD!!! IF YOU WANNA COLLAB IN ANY WAY LET ME KNOW!! THAT IS WHY IM HEAR TO NETWORK AND LET THE WORLD HEAR WHAT JOHNNY BIANCO HAS TO SAY!! THE JELLY OF THE MONTH IS COMING SOON! IF YOU WANT A COPY GET AT ME AND I WILL DO MY BEST TO GET YOU ONE!! UNTIL NEXT TIME MY FRIEND BE SAFE!! HOPE TO HEAR FROM YA SOON! JOHNNY BIANCO
Hey what's up? I want to thank you for being supportive of independent music, and hiphop with a real message. Most people have blinders on, and will only really give it a shot if they hear it on the radio or on TV, but some of the best music, and definitely the best messages in music, come from independent artists who might only be known in the underground.
I wanted to take time out to personally thank you, and if you have heard some of my material by now, let me know what you think. I am not going to spam your page up with any sort of music player or big huge HTML comments, I am just going to leave you a link to my official website so that you can check it out when you have time. The page has an area on the homepage where you can sign up for my mailing list, or online street team, and it has FREE music on the Downloads page, along with all of my contact information on the Contact page. There you can find my messenger names, XBOX Live! and PS3 names, and my email address. Keep in touch, be supportive, and be a friend... not just another number on my "friends list". Thank YOU! -Knowledge
NOUVEAU MORCEAU! Emix'am - Avant que le ciel nous sépare Parce qu'un jour ou l'autre le ciel va nous séparer...parce que je devais leur dire que... Bonne écoute et merci du support! Big up! Emix'am
What's good, I just wanted to come through to thank you for being my friend on myspace. If you are looking for hot beats you can hit me up anytime, I am in the top 3 beatsellers out of over 40.000 producers at the biggest beat market online. At the moment I offer some beats for only 10$ (50% off), you can purchase them via PayPal. Follow this banner if you are interested, I sold over 1000 beats in only 15 months: If you couldn't find the right beat at my rocbattle page, make sure to follow this link for more beats (sometimes I have some old beats as exclusives up there for only 25-50$): http://www.MyBeatShop.com/VaNsBeaTs Thanks for taking your time, I really appreciate your support. Make sure to come trough at my profile, you're always welcome to show some feedback! If you want to be updated about new beats, please follow me on twitter: http://www.twitter.com/vansbeats Peace and respect, VaNs BeaTs
I feel ya hommie, sometimes i gota step back from the beat machine cause im jus not inspired, best things to do is jus let the smoke clear n come back twice as hard. cant wait for the new tracks, get at me if u wana rip any my beats....
What it do MARKEYZ.....it's been a min! Glad u came through..how is life treating u buddy? I'm good,and i hope,well i know your good too! Keep in touch..
Hey whats up its ya boi Yung Crucial. Check this out. I gotta new track for the ladies on my page now. So give me a few minutes of ya time and check it out and let me know if you like or not. The track is called "Still Around" off of my upcoming album "Unknown Celebrity". Letting the ladies know they are appreciated Add it to your page if you like it. Thanks for your time and support.
Just wanted to stop by and let you know I’m excited to announce the release of my debut album: skindeep “Reflection of me” be sure and check out my blog hit the link support the cause. Profile includes 2 unreleased tracks thanks pc and be blessed. skindeep
Yo Wusup! How is everything with u? Just wanted you to know i just dropped 3 new singles called "Swag Xtra On", "Murda Da Block", and "Um Gone". When you get a chance come through and check them out. Lata!
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