Marky (real name Marcus D. Plater, born December 7, 1988) is a rap/hip-hop artist from Washington D.C. signed under SRC Records/

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Early life

Raised in Kenilworth, Washington, D.C., and heavily influenced by the District's percussion-based rhythms of "Go-Go", Marky has also become a student of hip-hop, embracing a variety of influences. At the age of 11, Marky began his journey as an artist – from rapping over hip-hop classics and teaming up for a song with the legendary

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, to experiencing the opportunity to freestyle with

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Rap career

In 2006, Ken Williams introduced Marky to Mark "TarBoy" Williams of the St. Louis-based production duo

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, known for crafting chart topping hits for

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(" Air Force Ones") and

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(" Tipsy"), among others. The Trackboyz signed him to their upstart label. Marky then joined the Studio 43 boutique label. He released the go-go-influenced single "Thug Passion" and opened the

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tour in Washington, D.C. He then went on to release two mixtapes: ''Homework 4.3'' and ''The Drive-Thru'', both of which were hosted by DJ Mick Boogie. Shortly after, Marky's first single "Sheila""Sheila" Video
Youtube caught the attention of SRC Records chairman

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.Interview with Marky
"Thisis50 " On April 3, 2009, Marky released the "mini-album" ''Nothing is 43ver''. After parting ways with Studio 43, Marky has set out on his own with his new bi-coastal team Winning Streak on a new project titled ''Divine Intervention''. It was released in 2012 as a free digital release.

Discography

Singles

Albums

References

External links

BandCamp
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