As one of the most influential rap artists in New Zealand history, Mareko with his South Auckland based crew Deceptikonz, has contributed to the shaping of an entire generation of New Zealand Hip-Hop music.
Mareko is accepted as the major innovator of the Battle MC scene as it is known in New Zealand today.
Mareko (Here To Stay) debuted in the Official New Zealand Top 40 Singles on 17 August 2003. It has been in the Top 40 Singles for 13 weeks with a highest position of #4. There are three songs by Mareko in the Top 40 Singles.